The nature of Nisyros THE flora and fauna of Nisyros are of great interest due to the volcanic origin of the island and its geographical location. Nisyros is for the flora, together with the Aegean islands and mainly those located along the coasts of Asia Minor, a route of migration of Asian species to the Greek area and to southern Europe in general and is located on the eastern migration route of birds which is the most important for their migration to Greece and Asia Minor. The recorded presence of 450 species of flora, 85 species of birds, 7 species of reptiles as well as its presence Monachus-monachus seal on the coast of the island make this island of 42,000 acres a place that deserves special protection and study. The dense bush vegetation, the astives (Sacropoterium spinosum), the emerald (Lavandula stoechas), the sketch (Cistus creticus & Cistus salviifolius), the thyme (Thimus capitatus), the grief (Satureja thymbra) as well as the high sparta (Spartium junceum), the pots (Daphne gnidioides) and the asparagus (Calicotome villosa), is one of the obstacles that the walker will find outside the paths, but a pleasant obstacle, as the variety of plants and animals that he can admire around them is endless. The large number of trees is another special feature of Nisyros, which gives it the characterization as the only "green" active volcano in the Aegean. A few of them are the remaining native vegetation - Oak tree (Quercus macrolepis), holly (Quercus coccifera), grapefruit (Pistacia terebinthus) and wild olive (Olea europaea sylvestris). The wild olive is the tree that we know was located in Nisyros 60,000 years ago, as its fossilized leaves have been found in layers of ash of similar age. Most of the trees that exist today in Nisyros are planted by humans (olives, figs, almond trees, oaks, elms). The fauna that it hosts and that keeps the traveler company during long walks is of a similar range and variety to the flora. Walking in Nisyros you can only become friends with them kourkoutavlous, the huge ash-black lizards (Agame stelio), which rush to hide under the lava or in the dry stones, the large spiders who block your way with their strong web, the "blues" of Aristotle - the beautiful ones blue buzzards (brass crows) that are bothered by your journey -, to hawks which are constantly suspended on the fixture. source: igme.nisyros.gr

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Nisyros is best known to geologists and nature lovers for its impressive volcano, which continues to declare its presence in a dramatic way, emerging vapors and gases. But few know its important historical route, its green countryside and the architecture of its four beautiful age-old settlements, which have nothing to envy from other famous settlements of the Archipelago. Nisyros's limited reputation is probably due to its small size and isolated geographical location, the mass exodus of its inhabitants in the post-war years, the absence of natural sources of drinking water, which prevented the development of large-scale tourism, and its frequent vibrations. of its land, as a result of its volcanic nature. And yet, these adverse characteristics were a hidden blessing for Nisyros, which emerges before our eyes beautiful and untouched, although it has endured the worst trials and tribulations of the 20th century. THE charm of its traditional settlements was retained, mainly because, until recently at least, it was difficult to transport modern construction materials to the island. But also because the number of people involved in the construction process was constantly increasing, locals and foreigners, who were aware of the catastrophic results of the adoption of the "established" modern architecture in urban planning and the general residential aesthetics. The settlements are built in the direction of the east for protection from the west wind. The general principle is to save space. "A house as big as you can fit, to have a field as big as a shield", says the Nisyr proverb. The roads, small, cobbled, curved and stepped, follow the ground. Somewhere they create small or large plateaus for conversation or relaxation. They always end up in the square. In Emporio, the square is closed, embraced by the houses and the church, in Nikia it is elliptical, while in Mandraki it has been paved by the Italians. The squares are licenses usually in the center, with the church and cafe on the side, provoke and invite locals and passers-by to spread out their chairs, dance, stand, talk about politics like in the ancient market, exchange views or goods. It hosts the frequent feasts and festivals, with the church integrated in the side, mixing the sanctuary with the public. Although the concern of the people in building the settlements was the simplicity, the function and simply the coverage of their needs, the result is complex, sculptural and of high aesthetic value. Asymmetry due to the soil, symmetry where possible, the settlements connect perfectly with the environment. They are mainly related to the land, but also to the sky and the sea. The mind, body and senses constantly work together as they are forced to constantly adapt to a perpetual dance in space. In a simple walk you feel the traces of time imprinted in the settlement, the intense physiognomy, the historical wealth, which is experienced in the unconscious, and thus you are reconnected with history. Because it is not enough to create beautiful cities but also to visit them poetically. The nisyriko house it is bipedal. They are not much different from each other. It is the chimney, the gutter, the stairs, the windows, the colors on the special wooden balconies that will differentiate it. On the ground floor, the bottom, in addition to cooking, is intended for weaving, kneading, baking and storage. Upstairs, the hall and the arch. An interesting is a wooden platform that is used for sleeping (alone), while storage space is created from below. Hanging pleated embroidery isolate this idiosyncratic bed. The yard is often pebbled behind the house, while in Emporios it is roofless, internal in a central point of a ' floor, refers to the atrium of the ancient Greek residence. Mandraki Paloi Trader Νικία

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Thermal Hot Springs Abundant hot springs are another special feature of Nisyros. In many places along the coast of the island hot water gushes, at temperatures ranging from 30 to 61 degrees. It is a mixture of sea and rain water with the geothermal fluids of the upper hot horizon. These, as warm and lighter, manage to reach close to the surface following the large cracks and crevices in the area. The best known of the hot springs are those of Loutron, 1500 meters north of Mandraki, and Thermiani, next to the church of Panagia Thermiani, at the northern end of the village of Palos. Both are classified as "thermal hydrogen sulfide aliphates". The source of Thermiani has been known since antiquity. The inscription found in the ruins of the large portico of the Roman baths which operated in the same area "Olbian man by no means Hippocrates of Valania's disease's disease" (Happy man who will become like this (will be healed), [just passes ] the poor (olive wood) threshold of Hippocrates's baths [which wash away] harmful diseases), reinforces the view that the father of medicine Hippocrates had chosen this spring of Nisyros as a thermal spa. The same source probably mentions Buondelmonti as thermal baths: Ad trionem in pede montis, contigua maris, spelunca consistit, ad quam circumstantes, doloribus oppressi, accedunt, et, diu morati, in patriam incolumes reventuntur. On the nearby shore, on the edge of the mountain, there is a cave where those who suffer from pain come to be healed, stay for a while and then leave healthy. The last period during which a therapeutic center operates in the area is from 1895 until the beginning of the 30's, the well-known "Loutra Pantelidi". Today the old baths have been restored, but they are not yet ready to operate. The temperature of the spring is 33 degrees, but it is expected to increase by 8-10 degrees if the water is pumped. The waters of the hot spring of Loutra have been exploited by the Municipal Baths of Mandraki since 1872. Is It is famous for its healing properties in rheumatism, arthritis, skin diseases and diseases of the circulatory system. The maximum temperature of the source is 46 degrees. A third known hot spring is the one in its bay Groove. Its waters had been used for bath therapy before leaving the settlement. The hot water is gushing in the sea today and its maximum temperature is 61 degrees. Apart from the hot springs, in Nisyros there are many places where hot steam emerges. Two of these sites have been used in the past as natural saunas. The main one, and known since antiquity, is in place Fireplaces, where the steam bath chamber is still preserved and adjacent buildings of the baths. The other place is located at the entrance of the settlement Emporios. The temperature of the vapors is 34-35 ° C. source: nisyros.igme.gr

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