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Volcano
Nisyros is one of the youngest large volcanic centres in Greece included in the active volcanoes along with Methana, Milos and Santorini. The oldest rock forma- tions are 160 000 years old, while the youngest (prehistoric) are 15 000 years old and cover the entire island. Most of Nisyros is moun- tainous, volcanic and very fertile. The island is composed of volcanic rock formations, with swelled ele- vations that were formed by pre- vious volcanic activities. The va- rious rock formations, (basalt etc.) have been used for the construction of various buildings such as the Palaiokastro and the bell tower of the Church of Saint John the Theologian just outside Nikea...
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The monastery of Panagia Spiliani is built at the top of a hill northwest of Mandraki. Around the monastery retained sections of the Paleokastro wall still exist, whereas the castle is protected by the «Castle of the Knights of Rhodes» built by the Knights of St. John in the early of 14th century. The biggest part of the monastery is built in a cave. The cave is divided into two churches. The north is dedicated to the Kimisi tis Theotokou (Assumption of Mary) and the south, Agios Charalambos (Saint Charalampos). The wooden temple of the church is remarkable, and in some of its parts the original gilding is saved. Here we read the «ΑΨΚΕ-1725» (APSKE΄-1725), the date of its manufacture...
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historical-iconExcursion to Kos Island
kos-island-front3Kos is an island of majestic beauty, lying in the centre of the Dodecanese chain in the Aegean Sea. ("Dodecanese" in Greek means "twelve islands"). Lying north west of Rhodes and south east...
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hippocratia-iconExcursion to Leros Island
leros-island-frontLeros Island is approximately 53 square kilometres. The island consists of one municipality which has its administrative headquarters in Platanos. The most important villages of Leros...
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historical-iconExcursion to Rhodes Island
nisyros-island-frontRhodes is the biggest island of the Dodecanese. It lies at the south-eastern corner of the Aegean, opposite the coast of Asia Minor, about 11 miles away. It has an area of 1398 square...
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Located 200 metres from Mandraki Beach, in Nisyros town, Porfyris Hotel offers a swimming pool and breakfast.
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“Bekri Meze”

  • Category: Appetizers
  • Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 12:31
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mpekri-mezeIngredients:
½ kilo of pork
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 carrot
1 bunch of parsley
200 gr of tomato sauce (Pummaro)
2 garlic cloves
1 wine glass of olive oil
Salt, pepper, 3 drops of tabasco
Preparation:
Fry the pork, chopped in pieces, for 20 minutes with a little bit of water. When the water is absorbed add the olive oil. Sauté the meat and add all the vegetables. Then the sauce, season with salt and pepper and add some water, let it cook for a while. At the end add the tabasco, let it come to a boil and finally turn off the heat.
Oikonomou Evagelia

“Dolmadakia or Yaprakia” (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

  • Category: Appetizers
  • Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 12:30
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ntolmadakia-giaprakiaIngredients:
1 kilo of vine leaves
1 kilo of rice
1 large onion
1 carrot
2 tomatoes
1 bunch of parsley
1 cup of olive oil
Salt, pepper, lemon
Preparation:
Place the vine leaves in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain them until dry. Wash the rice and mix all the ingredients finely chopped or grated. Open each vine leaf and at its edge add 1 spoonful of stuffing, close from the sides and roll. Place them in a pot one next to each other; pour 2-3 glasses of water, salt, olive oil and juice from a lemon.

“Pichti”

  • Category: Appetizers
  • Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 12:27
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pixtiIngredients:
Pork with fat and bone (if you like use the head and legs)
Salt, lemon
Vinegar
Preparation:
Boil the meat. Once boiled take the meat from the gravy and let them cool down and remove the bones, cutting the meat into small pieces. Separate the pieces into small bowls. Strain the juice and add salt, vinegar and lemon (it has to be salty and sour). Boil the juices for a little longer. Pour the juices equally to the meat in the bowls, making sure we cover all the pieces. When they are cold refrigerate so they become thick.
Notes: if you use the head and legs place in lukewarm water and clean all hair off.
Drakonaki Litsa

“Patzina”

  • Category: Appetizers
  • Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 12:28
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patzinaIngredients:
2-3 eggs
1 glass of olive oil
1 glass of milk
2-3 courgettes (grated)
Salt, pepper
½ kilo feta cheese
Flour
Preparation:
Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add the olive oil, milk, salt, pepper and the courgettes but first make sure the courgettes are properly drained from their water. Crush feta cheese in your hand and add in the mixture. Butter a baking pan and pour a thin layer of the batter and cook in a medium heated oven for 1 hour.
Krotiti Xenia

Bulgur with Tomato

  • Category: Appetizers
  • Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 12:26
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pligouri-ntomataIngredients:
½ kilo tomatoes grated
1 glass of bulgur
1 cup of olive oil
2 glasses of water
Salt, pepper
Preparation:
Heat the olive oil in a pot and then add the tomato. Boil for 30 minutes. Then add two glasses of water, the bulgur (having washed it first), season with salt and pepper. Boil for 15 minutes.

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