Nissia Holidays

08/06/2024

🌟 Introducing Our New Last-Minute Booking Engine! 🌟

Looking for a last minute Greek island escape? Check our brand-new Late Availability Booking Engine!

Our easy-to-use tool lets you quickly check and book the last-minute available villas we offer, due to free weeks or late cancellations. (up to month in advance)

🌐 https://book.hoteliga.com/nissiaholidays

🔹 Why Choose Our Late Availability Booking Engine?
✔️ Instant access to last-minute accommodation deals
✔️ Quick and easy booking process
✔️ Real-time availability updates

Don't miss out on the chance to escape at a moment's notice. Visit our website now, find your perfect villa under the late availability menu, and start packing! 🏝️

Feel free to share this post with friends and family who might need a last-minute escape! 💙

28/05/2024

On Sunday evening, our terrace of villa Eleni Up, transformed into the perfect setting for a get together of friends and guests, and a lovely drinks terrace party 🎉✨

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and made this evening unforgettable. Your presence on the night, but also your support throughout the years, is truly outstanding. Here's to many more moments like these, where we come together, share laughs, and create lasting memories.

31/03/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter - filled with good health and happiness. We look forward to welcoming you back to our beautiful islands soon! 🥚

25/01/2024

Discover the Artist's Retreat: A Painting Holiday in Halki, 9-16/10/24 🎨🌞

Escape to the tranquil island of Halki, a hidden gem among the Greek islands, where every view is a painting waiting to be born. Immerse yourself in a paradise where the sea, golden sunrises, and quaint colourful houses become your canvas.

Why Halki? 🏝️
In the serene embrace of Halki, find the perfect blend of natural beauty and peaceful ambience, ideal for artists and enthusiasts alike. This untouched haven offers:

Picturesque Landscapes: From the deep blue waters to the vibrant local architecture, Halki is a feast for the eyes and the soul.
An Artist's Community: Join a warm community of local and visiting artists, ready to share techniques, inspiration, and the joy of creation.

Your Experience Awaits:

- Paint with Nature: Set your easel amidst colourful houses, or by the gentle waves, and let the picturesque beauty of Halki guide your brush.
- Learn from the Best: Engage in workshops and sessions with renowned artist Kevin Scully, perfecting your craft in an environment that breathes art.

Reserve Your Spot! 📘
Spaces for this exclusive painting holiday are limited. Seize this chance to transform your art and soul on the enchanting island of Halki.

Book Now and embark on a journey where every moment is a stroke of genius. 🌅✨

Join Kevin Scully for a week’s painting holiday on the tranquil Greek island of Halki. Learn a new skill or improve your painting technique!

21/12/2023

As 2023 draws to a close, all of us at Nissia Holidays extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your unwavering support and trust throughout the year have been invaluable.

A special thanks to our dedicated staff and colleagues for their exceptional efforts during the busy summer season!

During this festive period, we wish you an abundance of joy, warmth, and cherished moments with your loved ones. As we venture into 2024, may it be a year brimming with new adventures, unforgettable travels, and safety in all your journeys.

We eagerly anticipate being a part of your 2024 adventures, crafting beautiful stories for you to treasure on our unspoilt Greek islands.

Here’s to a remarkable New Year 2024!

Warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!

With joy,
Meni, Daffy, George, and the entire Nissia Holidays team.

20/11/2023

Inhale peace, exhale worries. Halki is your sanctuary away from the everyday. 🌊🌿

25/08/2023

Most people visiting our authentic Greek islands are seeking peace and tranquillity, an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But sometimes you might want to experience a different aspect of Greek life.

Traditional celebrations are a huge part of Greek culture, with singing, dancing and feasting going on long into the night.

If you want to time your visit with some of the island’s major celebrations, here’s an overview of Nisyros festivals held during the holiday season.

Greeks love a good festival! With celebrations happening throughout the year, discover the main Nisyros festivals with Nissia Holidays.

10/08/2023

🍃 Tiny Tilos is a pioneer. This remote Dodecanese island is leading the way when it comes to sustainability, becoming the first island in the Mediterranean to be entirely self-sufficient in energy.

Back in 2017, we reported on the inception of the TILOS Project. Now let’s take a look back to see what’s happened since then. How has our authentic little Greek island become a champion of sustainability and gained the moniker, ‘the Green Island of Greece’?

Discover how tiny Tilos has become known as the ‘Green Island of Greece’ and is a role model for sustainable tourism.

04/08/2023

With an area of just 11 square miles, Halki is the smallest inhabited island in the Dodecanese and one of the smallest in Greece.

This wee rocky scrap of land doesn’t have the sandy beaches and variety of sights and attractions that many Greek islands have. So what can you expect from a holiday in Halki? Find out in our latest travel blog post!

Wandering what there is to do in the Dodecanese island of Halki? Here’s our guide to a typical day in Halki.

18/07/2023

One of the smallest Dodecanese Islands, Nisyros sits between Rhodes and Kos. This tranquil island is largely off the beaten track and has a quaint, retro atmosphere and a wild, natural beauty.

Discover the magic this beautiful island has to offer with our Ultimate Guide to Nisyros!

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Planning a trip to the Dodecanese island of Nisyros? Here's our ultimate guide to Nisyros, including places to visit and things to do.

21/06/2023

Favourite stretch of relaxed and easy going beach in the Dodecanese? Livadia in Tilos is high on our list!
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19/06/2023

Evening walk on the way to Pondamos beach, Halki, Greece.
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27/04/2023

Introducing villa Daphne. Experience the true essence of Greek living at this stunning traditional villa in Nisyros, at the entrance of Nikia village. With volcanic black-sand beaches, geothermal hot springs, and idyllic accommodation, there is no island quite like Nisyros.

Visit the link to book or find out more about Nisyros https://bit.ly/3VcNWN9

20/04/2023

🎨 Discover Aquarella Apartments - Exclusive to Nissia Holidays!

Aquarella Apartments, true to the local traditional architectural style of Halki island, welcome you to their colourful environment. Eight apartments form an idyllic colourful neighbourhood situated 10m from the seafront, with superb swimming access and great sea views.

Visit the link to book or find out more https://bit.ly/3GXjcd0

11/04/2023

🕯️ Experience Orthodox Easter and discover the hundreds of chapels and churches of our islands.

Spring is a wonderful time to be in Greece, particularly if you want to take advantage of the many wonderful walking routes before the scorching summer sun kicks in! It also offers a wonderful opportunity to experience Orthodox Easter, the biggest celebration in the Greek calendar.

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06/04/2023

Morning views and ferry spotting from the terrace of waterfront Takis studio in Halki.
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04/04/2023

The island of Nisyros is a strange and fantastical place, with an eerie, lunar-esque landscape, simmering volcano, geothermal hot springs, and volcanic black beaches. The tiny island of Nisyros has a wild, untamed beauty and captivating volcanic energy unlike anything else in the Dodecanese or throughout the entire Aegean Sea.

Many guests visit Nisyros to experience its active volcano and its enigmatic black-sand beaches, but they stay a little longer when the meet the people and take in the slow, peaceful island life. If it sounds like we are describing your perfect quiet Greek island trip, read our larger Nisyros island holiday guide.

https://www.nissiaholidays.com/islands/nisyros-island/

19/12/2022

As we say goodbye to 2022, remember it is the season filled with warmth from friendships and comfort from loved ones. May your homes be filled with laughter, health, harmony and understanding.

We wish you all the best for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, 2023!

We look forward to seeing you all again on our islands during the 2023 season.

With best wishes,

Meni, Daffy and the Nissia Holidays team x
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24/11/2022

Congratulations to our 2022 raffle winners! Our annual raffle throughout the season supports the local school in Halki. We thank you for your contributions.

2022 Winners

1st Prize - Brian Nunn's Painting - Winner Maggie Marsh
2nd Prize - Painting donated by Jo Roberts - Winner Jen Houtby
3rd Prize - 2023 Calendar designed and donated by Simon Drew - Winner Wendy McKay

12/07/2022

🌞 Luckily, when it comes to holidays, one size doesn’t have to fit all. If you can’t decide, don’t! We can arrange multi-centre holidays in the Greek islands, so you get to explore twice the amount of beaches, restaurants, landscapes and attractions – and keep everybody in your travelling party happy! Discover our twin centre holidays! 😀

Can’t decide which of our wonderful islands to visit? Book a multi-centre holiday to the Greek islands with Nissia Holidays.

24/06/2022

🥳 Famous for their parties since the dawn of Western Civilisation, Greeks love celebrations!

The Greek calendar is chock-full of festivals and celebrations, from key dates on the Greek Orthodox calendar, to days of national importance, and island and region-specific events.

Whether you want to plan your trip to Halki to coincide with a celebration or are curious about an event you’ve witnessed, here’s an overview of some of the best Halki festivals and cultural events.

Greeks love a good festival! With celebrations happening throughout the year, discover the main Halki festivals with Nissia Holidays.

15/06/2022

The volcanic island of Nisyros is well known, thanks to the smouldering volcano at its heart. Because of this, many visitors jump on a day trip to the island, swoop into the volcanic crater, wander round and take some pictures, then head back to their larger island base (usually Kos).

One question we’ve seen frequently mooted in travel forums, etc. is whether it’s worth staying or if a day trip to Nisyros is sufficient to experience the island.

Here are our reasons why a day trip to Nisyros is never enough.

Is a day trip to Nisyros sufficient to experience the island or should you stay for longer? Find out with Nissia Holidays.

22/04/2022

Wishing our guests a Happy Easter from our beautiful Greek islands.

Easter, as many other Orthodox holidays in Greece, is a great opportunity for family bonding and get togethers. We’ve shared recipes from our Greek islands in the past and you love them. We’ve decided to share another great recipe for you, this time it’s our favorite Greek Easter butter cookies, also known as “Smyrneika”.

https://www.nissiaholidays.com/greek-easter-cookies/

We've decided to share another great recipe for you, this time its our favorite Greek Easter butter cookies, also known as "Smyrneika".

28/03/2022

☀️ There’s more to holidays in Greece than soaking up the sunshine and eating all that delicious food!

🥾 If you fancy lacing up your hiking boots and exploring a wide variety of landscapes in Greece on foot, here’s our guide to ten of the best Greek islands for walking.

Lace up your hiking boots and explore Greece on foot! Discover the best Greek islands for walking with Nissia Holidays.

16/03/2022

Renowned for its laid-back nature and picture-perfect harbour, Halki is an island people escape to for peace and tranquillity. But is it a good island for a beach holiday?

While it doesn’t offer long, stretches of white sandy beaches like some Greek islands, the beaches here are picturesque and, best of all, tranquil and relaxing.

🩴 Here’s our guide to the best beaches in Halki. --> https://bit.ly/3ibLRhW

Although mostly pebbly, the beaches on Halki offer beauty and tranquillity. Discover the best beaches in Halki with Nissia Holidays.

08/03/2022

☀️ With over 6,000 islands and islets, 227 of which are inhabited, choosing which Greek island to visit can be somewhat daunting.

To help you decide which Greek island to visit, here’s an overview of Halki, Tilos and Nisyros! 💙

Choosing which Greek island to visit can be daunting. Compare the islands of Halki, Tilos and Nisyros with Nissia Holidays.

07/03/2022

🇬🇷 Clean Monday is today and people across Greece are dusting off their kites and preparing the famous delicacies of the festive day to take with them on their outdoor excursions, also known as "koulouma".

Here’s an overview of Greek food, along with a look at some of the specialities of Halki and Tilos. --> https://bit.ly/35sGuYV

Greek food is deliciously simple, yet healthy and tasty. Explore some traditional Greek dishes, and learn about the specialities of Halki and Tilos.

01/03/2022

Discover the Real Greece: Seven of the Most Authentic Greek Islands! If you want to know the real Greece then it pays to get off the beaten track and seek out the lesser-known gems. Here's our guide to the seven of the most authentic Greek islands.

Get off the beaten track with Nissia Holidays and discover the real Greece. Here are seven of the most authentic Greek islands.

16/02/2022

🌊 Nisyros has a unique, magical energy. People are drawn here to explore the dozing volcano, wander lunar landscapes, and bathe in hot springs.

The island is less well known for its beaches. You won’t find any glamorous beaches here, but the coastline has a wild, untamed quality. Much like the more famous volcanic island of Santorini, the beaches are mostly coarse black or red sand, with black pebbles.

Here’s our guide to the best beaches in Nisyros.

The beaches of Nisyros are wild and unspoilt with a captivating volcanic energy. Discover the best beaches in Nisyros with Nissia Holidays.

31/01/2022

☀️ The Greek islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations – although that popularity can come at a price. If you adore Greece, but don’t wish to spend your holidays jostling for a sunbed on the beach or queuing for the optimum sunset shot, it’s time to get off the beaten track and turn your attention to more sustainable destinations. Discover them all here!

Looking to escape the crowds and find a slice of authentic Greece? Discover the non-touristy islands of Greece with Nissia Holidays.