Pali (or Paloi) Beach Nisyros: Pali is a long stretch of sand, sprinkled with dark pebbles. Located only 4 km east of the village, it is popular with locals and tourists but rarely crowded.A long tuft of trees covers the coast which runs almost to the end of the beach. The beach is easily accessible within a short walking distance from the main road. The sand slopes into the water quite smoothly thus it is ideal for children. There are not many facilities available here, so bring along your own towels. Trees provide nice shade. 

Lies Beach Nisyros: A secluded beach with pebbles strewn across the sand and lovely surrounding, Lies is found 13 east of Mandraki, the capital of Nisyros. The beach spreads for more than 1 kilometer and consists of little coves formed by the sea over the years. The beach is totally exposed to the sun, as there is no natural shade and tourist facilities. Make sure to carry your own things for your protection and of course sun screen. For a quick bite, there is a small tavern located at the end of the beach, which serves fresh fish.

Katsouni Beach Nisyros: This beautiful beach is located 9 km east of Mandraki and a couple of km from Pali. Katsouni is the largest beach of Nisyros and consists of sand, pebbles and rocks offering visitors a quiet refuge amidst the beautiful surrounding. In close distance is the cape Katsouni, which is also a nice place for fishing. The cave is another interesting tourist site that is waiting to be explored.There are no tourist facilities here, the beach is completely unspoilt.

The Castle of the Knights of St. John is in Mandraki, built high on a rock at an altimeter of 150 meters. The castle is a reminder of the Knights of St. John from the island of the Knights of St. John passing from the island, who in 1315 created here also a magnificent castle that stands today monumental and mansion. Inside the castle is the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani dedicated to Kimisi of Theotokou [assumption]  and is the patron saint of the island. The monastery is celebrating on August 15 and is great festival.
 

Emporios is a small village with a hilly terrain 8km southeast of Mandraki with a few permanent residents. On the top of the hill we find the castle of Emporeios, its foundations dating from the Byzantine era, while the walls belong to the Knights of the order of Rhodes. Inside the castle, on the top of the hill there is the temple of Taxiarchis Michael, built in the late 13th century, with a carved wooden chancel and interesting wall painting compositions. The cave formed at the village’s entrance is a unique natural phenomenon as due its heat it is considered a natural sauna. It is an example of the intense volcanic activity on the island. Emporios village has two of the best restaurants of the island, "Apiria" and "Mpalkoni with a view of the volcano.

This walk/trek/hike takes some beating.  But it’s not a Sunday afternoon stroll in the park.  Some short sections are loose scree, route-finding can be difficult, it’s sustained, and it’s wiltingly hot in summer.  However, it’s a very good investment of five or six hours effort. Get off the island bus from Mandraki in the chaotic car park in Nikia, one of the two villages perched on the rim of the caldera and take a little time-out to recover from the stress by a visit to the Volcanological Museum which amply repays the small entrance fee. Then, heading back towards the taverna, drop down broad concrete steps on the right. Turn right at the T-junction and try not to fall over backwards gazing up to the lava pinnacles towering on the right or fall over the low wall looking down to the caldera and the Stephanos Crater over 1000 feet below on the left.

Madraki is the capital and the main port of Nisyros. As one of the biggest settlements of the island, Mandraki offers many facilities and a wide variety of shops. All amenities are moderately priced and easily available in Mandraki while most of the taverns serving delicious meals and lively bars are also found here. Lovely whitewashed houses with the flat roof tops lie both at the foot and the top of the hill. The small square is a nice spot, one of the local's spots. 

Located in a mountainous region, built at 400m altitude and has a 13km distance from Mandraki. Nikia attracts a lot of tourist interest because it is located very close to the volcano, even though it is not active. Its architecture is of great interest, as the cobblestone paths are labyrinthine and you can easily get lost in them. Here you will see Porta (Door), a famous cobblestone square, the Church of the Presentation of Virgin Mary, the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian.

Paleokastro is a classical period acropolis of the ancient city. It is still in very good condition because of its high quality construction and represents. one of the best fortification works of ancientry, basaltic andesite, one of the hardest rocks in the world. The main gate is composed by well-hewn stone blocks with a perfect fit of the connecting surfaces. The total length of the fortification is very big, as it surrounds the entire land-lubber site of the rocky hill above the south end of Mandraki. The wall and the cliff delimit an area of about 130 acres total perimeter almost 2 km, while the weight of some of the stones that form the wall, reach 3.5 tonnes.
 

The Museum is located in Nikia and its privileged position at the top of the caldera offers a panoramic view of the inside of the caldera and the volcano.
In this traditional village there used to be an abandoned school, which was restored by the relevant programme and after appropriate transformations and layout arrangements in the building now hosts the Museum. The museum brings life to the village and contributes to the overall tourism growth on the island providing the base of developing another part of alternative tourism.