Stefanos Crater, Nisyros
Nikia, Greece
A hydrothermal explosion crater inside Nisyros's 3 to 4 km wide caldera, some 260 to 330 m across and about 27 m deep, which visitors can walk into. Fumaroles are active and the yellow ground steams, so tread carefully and keep to the paths.
- Nearest town
- Nikia, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.5779, 27.1680
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Free Camping PlakaCampsite17 km from Stefanos Crater, Nisyros
- Free CampingCampsite23 km from Stefanos Crater, NisyrosFree
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FAQs
Where is Stefanos Crater, Nisyros?
Stefanos Crater, Nisyros is in Nikia, Greece, at GPS 36.5779, 27.1680. It is about 180 km from Sitia.
Can you camp near Stefanos Crater, Nisyros?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Free Camping Plaka, about 17 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Stefanos Crater, Nisyros?
Stefanos Crater, Nisyros is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dodecanese: Rhodes, Lindos, Symi, Kos, Nisyros, Karpathos and Patmos.
What is there to see near Stefanos Crater, Nisyros?
Places worth a stop nearby: Asklepieion of Kos (34 km), Symi Harbour (Gialos) (60 km), Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes), Rhodes (79 km) and Olympos Village, Karpathos (94 km).
When is the best time to visit Stefanos Crater, Nisyros?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)