Nisyros is one of the smallest islands of the Dodecanese archipelago, but is rich in natural beauty and endowed with an ancient cultural heritage. The monuments of the island's civilization, prominent in every step, are a testament of its glorious past and confirm the locals' sensitivity to protect their cultural heritage and built their future on it. In Nisyros, natural beauty, glorious historical past, cultural tradition and popular culture are matched in an ideal way with the simple man of everyday labour. Its imposing, one of a kind volcano, unparalleled in aesthetic and natural beauty, impresses the visitor from the very first moment, as he looks at it with circumspection, admiration and awe.