Nisyros, Stratovolcano in Dodecanese archipelago, Greece.
The caldera of Nisyros extends 3 to 4 kilometers wide, featuring multiple craters formed through volcanic eruptions spanning 150,000 years.
During the 14th century, the Knights Hospitaller constructed a fortified castle on the island before Ottoman forces took control in 1566.
The Orthodox Christian population maintains traditions through churches, monasteries, and celebrations honoring their patron saint, New Martyr Niketas.
Visitors reach the island via regular ferry services from Piraeus, Rhodes, and Kos, with additional access through a local heliport.
The volcanic soil enables the cultivation of specific crops while underground thermal activity creates numerous active fumaroles at crater sites.
Elevation above the sea: 698 m
GPS coordinates: 36.58600,27.16000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 04:49
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