View· Nisyros· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Nikia Village & Volcano Viewpoint (Nisyros)
36° 34.5′ N · 27° 10.7′ E
A blue-and-white village perched on the caldera rim, with a pebble-mosaic square and a viewpoint straight down into the steaming Lakki plain and Stefanos crater.
Practical
The volcanic observatory viewpoint is in the yard of the Profitis Ilias chapel in Nikia (Nisyros Geopark). The Volcanological Museum of Nisyros is in the village (OSM; Sailing Issues). One square with two restaurants (Wikivoyage). Hiking route from Nikia toward Fylakio passes the Profitis Ilias church and the monastery of St John Theologos (Geopark). Reach by bus, taxi or scooter from Pali or Mandraki.
Best for
The best view over the caldera
Nearby
- Stefanos Crater (Nisyros)0.5 NM away
- Grana Bay & Avlaki (Nisyros)0.9 NM away
- Balkoni Taverna (Emporeios, Nisyros)1.7 NM away
- Emporeios Village (Nisyros)1.8 NM away
- Evaggelistria–Emporeios Trail (Nisyros)1.8 NM away
- Pachia Ammos Beach (Nisyros)1.8 NM away
- Lies Beach (Nisyros)1.9 NM away
- Loutra & Pali Thermal Baths (Nisyros)2.6 NM away
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