The morphology of Nisyros

Representation of the island as part of the Geowarn project 2000, which was funded by the EU.
Representation of the island as part of the Geowarn project 2000, which was funded by the EU.

Nisyros is an almost round island that is located across from Kos to the north. The island is characterized by a cirque valley in the center of the island, which is characterized by several high lava domes on the northern edge. In the north-western part of the caldera are the craters of volcanic steam explosions. The island is well served by hiking trails with which you can explore the entire island. There are several maps that are good for orientation.

 

Photos
Aerial photo of the capitol village of Nisyros, Mandraki. (c) Tobias Schorr, April 2022
Aerial photo of the capitol village of Nisyros, Mandraki. (c) Tobias Schorr, April 2022
Aerial view over the village Nikia and the volcanic caldera of Nisyros in April 2022. (c) Tobias Schorr
Aerial view over the village Nikia and the volcanic caldera of Nisyros in April 2022. (c) Tobias Schorr
One of the best keept acropols of Greece, the Paliocastro. (c) Tobias Schorr
One of the best keept acropols of Greece, the Paliocastro. (c) Tobias Schorr
Aerial view over the port of Pali on Nisyros island in April 2022. (c) Tobias Schorr
Aerial view over the port of Pali on Nisyros island in April 2022. (c) Tobias Schorr
View over the monastery of Stavros and towards the volcanic caldera of Nisyros. April 2022, (c) Tobias Schorr
View over the monastery of Stavros and towards the volcanic caldera of Nisyros. April 2022, (c) Tobias Schorr
Sunrise over the harbour of Mandraki on Nisyros island. April 2022. (c) Tobias Schorr
Sunrise over the harbour of Mandraki on Nisyros island. April 2022. (c) Tobias Schorr