Nisiros, a small island in the middle of the Dodecanese complex, has lots of natural beauties and a rich cultural heritage. The geomorphologic feature most characteristic of the island is its volcano. It is said that Nisiros was born after a series of successive eruptions of the volcano.The volcano of Nisyros is considered to be still active and because of the easy access to its craters, many tourists and scientists from all over the world visit it every year. The volcano and the serenity that one experiences in the picturesque villages of the island are two of its main attractions that will truly captivate you. Apart from a visit to the volcano, you will also visit the picturesque villages of the island: Mandraki, Pali, Emborios and Nikia. All four villages are built according to the traditional architectural style of the island.