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Nisyros is a charter location in Dodecanese Islands, a yacht charter area in Greece.

Situated between Tilos and Kos in the Dodecanese, Nisyros is a small island with a big heart and a wealth of ancient and modern history for visitors to explore. If you’re taking a sailing charter in the region the we recommend making a stop at this island, but it can also be visited on a day-trip from one of the near-by islands and some guests even choose to fly in by helicopter—the next big thing to arriving on your own personal yacht.

Nisyros is a volcanic island and there are still some indications of this destructive history today, including the Stefanos crater, which is said to have been formed over 100,000 years ago. The winds on this island can also be very strong thanks to something known as the Etesian winds, which leaves its mark on the island’s western and eastern perimeter during the summer months.

Don’t let that put you off though—this is no longer an active volcanic region and they don’t even get that many earthquakes.

Nisyros also plays a unique role in Greek history and mythology. It was apparently formed when Poseidon ripped off a piece of neighboring island Kos and threw it at a retreating giant, and it was of great importance to the ancient Greeks, who built an acropolis here over 2,500 years ago, and the Knights Hospitaller, who settled here in the 14th century.

Obviously, there are no remains of that great mythological battle between the sea god and a fleeing giant, but visitors to the island can still see some ruins that are over 2,500 years old and they can also see a lot of the medieval history left by the Knights Hospitaller.

There are also a number of beautiful churches and monasteries on the island of Nisyros, in addition to an ancient castle. In other words, there is more than enough to sate the appetite of any history-hungry tourist.

The anchorages on Nisyros:

    Yachts available in Nisyros

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    Jetski

    ALTEYA

    From €49,000/week
    4 cabins
    70 ft
    Sunreef Yachts
    8 guests
    Built: 2022
    150 (80 Econ Litres/Hr

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    Jetski
    Jacuzzi

    Alfa Nero

    From €812,500/week
    6 cabins
    266 ft
    Oceanco
    12 guests
    Refit: 2024

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    16 reviews

    Aegean Schatz

    From €26,500/week
    5 cabins
    104 ft
    Yener Yacht
    11 guests
    Refit: 2023/24
    135 Litres/Hr

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    PRINCESS ANNA

    From €140,000/week
    5 cabins
    147 ft
    Intermarine
    10 guests
    Refit: 2021

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    Jetski

    KAYA GUNERI V

    From €26,250/week
    6 cabins
    130 ft
    Bodrum Shipyard
    12 guests
    Built: 2009
    120 Litres/Hr

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    7 reviews

    MAJESTY OF GREECE

    From €34,000/week
    5 cabins
    67 ft
    Fountaine Pajot
    10 guests
    Built: 2025
    150 Litres/Hr

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    7 reviews

    Blue Velvet

    From €17,760/week
    6 cabins
    52 ft
    Lagoon
    12 guests
    Built: 2020
    20 Litres/Hr

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    HELIOS

    From €69,000/week
    5 cabins
    116 ft
    Falcon
    12 guests
    Built: 2010

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    3 reviews
    Jetski

    PERFORMANCE FEE

    From €49,000/week
    5 cabins
    127 ft
    Custom Gulet-Motor Sailor
    12 guests
    Refit: 2024
    150 Litres/Hr

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    Jetski

    ALFA

    From €29,900/week
    4 cabins
    79 ft
    Posillipo
    8 guests
    Refit: 2023
    520 Litres/Hr

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    Jetski
    Jacuzzi

    PREFERENCE 19

    From €100,000/week
    5 cabins
    119 ft
    Custom
    10 guests
    Refit: 2024

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    Jacuzzi

    G3

    From €175,000/week
    5 cabins
    144 ft
    Heesen
    12 guests
    Refit: 2017

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    BOOM

    From €15,400/week
    5 cabins
    56 ft
    Lagoon
    10 guests
    Built: 2018

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    Jetski

    GRACE

    From €49,000/week
    5 cabins
    98 ft
    San Lorenzo
    11 guests
    Refit: 2019
    650 Litres/Hr

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    Jacuzzi

    NOROADER

    From €140,000/week
    5 cabins
    115 ft
    Sunseeker
    12 guests
    Refit: 2023

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