Nisyros Volcano Day Trip
Νίσυρος
A boat trip from Kos to the active volcanic island of Nisyros, where you walk into the Stefanos crater to see steaming vents, then tour the white village of Mandraki.
Nisyros lies about 18 km south of Kos and is one of the youngest volcanic islands in the Aegean. Day trips usually depart from Kardamena or Kos Harbour. After arriving at Mandraki Harbour, you take a bus up to the crater, where you can descend to the floor of the Stefanos crater to see sulphur crystals and steaming fumaroles. Afterwards you explore Mandraki's white lanes and monasteries. The full day takes about 8–9 hours, and boat plus bus tickets cost several dozen euros.
Opening hours
Boats mostly run daily in summer
Nearby sights
- Kardamena
- Antimachia Castle
- Plaka Forest
- Paradise Beach
- Agios Stefanos Beach & Kastri Islet
- Dikaios Christos Peak
- Palaio Pyli
- Zia