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Nissiros (or Nissyros) is a small volcanic island, a mere 41 square kilometers
in area, situated between Kos and Tilos. In antiquity it was known
as Porphyris. Mythology holds that once it was united with Kos and
that when Poseidon was chasing the giant Polyvotis, he split the
two islands asunder.
Approaching Nissiros you are impressed by perfectly white houses, dense greenery,
and the colors of the dark volcanic soil.
Many have found their paradise on this small island since it is very beautiful,
has a laidback atmosphere and is not commercialized, since it has few visitors
and the people does not depend on tourism.
People here live off fishing and farming, since the volcanic soil is fertile.
Fruit, olives and nuts are grown, and there is a special flora and fauna. There
are many things to see on the island and lovely beaches. |
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Another village, Emborios, lies to the southeast of Mandraki, in
the interior of the island, in a lush area with mineral springs and
planted with olive trees,
fruit trees, fig
trees and grapevines.
You have to go almost to the middle of Nissiros to the Lakki plateau,
to see the crater of the extinct volcano, Polybates. It is 260 meters
in diameter and 30 m deep with steps leading down to its Center. The
reek of sulphur fills the surrounding air, while the scenery could
belong to the moon.
In the south of the island, the charming village of Nikia perches on the crest
of a hill 400m
above sea level. Its white houses with their brightly colored doors and windows
and tile roofs are an attractive complement to the greenery that abounds in the
district.
Nissiros is blessed with many lovely beaches: at Mandraki, Hochlaki, Aghia lrini,
Avlaki and
on Giali, the islet directly opposite.
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