Hohlakoi Beach at Mandrakion
Exploring Nisyros Sailing Holidays area
The closest place to Hora where one can swim is the quite lengthy beach of Hohlakoi. It was named after the large, smooth pebbles both in the sea and on the beach. The black color of the pebbles, which is due to their volcanic origin, is very impressive. The pebbles come from the erosion of the “pillow-lavas”, the age of which is over 160,000 years being the oldest rocks that can be found on the island. At the one end of the beach there is a cavity in the rocks and behind it some trees and bushes.
Navigational Aids
The port of Mandráki is a small, artificial port that is open to the northeast. It is protected by an 86-meter-long mole that is set to the northeast.
Athena 38 Economy
Gyali is a very small volcanic island in the Dodecanese. At the highest point of the island there is an inactive crater.
Pali is the only harbor on the island suitable for yachts. Since the re-orientation of the harbor entrance in 2007, shelter here has improved significantly, the meltemi (the Etesians) no longer sending in the uncomfortable swell of years past.
It is difficult to reach this beach, which is 10 km from Mandraki. It is on the east side of the island and one can get there by the road after Paloi that passes in front of the Pantelidis’ Baths.
Beach Katsouni is located 9 km east of Mandraki and a couple of km from Paloi. It is the largest beach of Nisyros and consists of sand, pebbles and rocks offering visitors a quiet refuge amidst the beautiful surrounding.
