Emborios - Polybates Volcano Attractions Emporió
From Páli, it's an hour's climb to the hilltop village of Emporió, with a medieval castle (fine views), and a further hour's walk along the rim of a volcanic crater (alt. 410-570m/1,345-1,870ft; diameter 2,700-3,800m/2,950-4,150) to Nikiá.
At Emporio is also a monastery.
At Emporio is also a monastery.
Emporios - Caldera
In the caldera of the volcano at Emporió is the little plain of Lakkí (alt. 139m/456ft), the northern part of which is cultivated, while the southern half is covered with bubbling hot springs and mud pools, brightly colored concretions and steaming fumaroles. On the west side is a small crater which is the highest point on the island (698m/2,290ft).
Nikia, Greece
(Near Polybates Volcano)
An hour's walk south of the crater at Emporió is the beautifully situated village of Nikiá, with a medieval castle. Other medieval castles are Sto Stavró, in the south of the island, and Parkettiá, in the southeast.
