In brief
Not far from Patmos is a group of tiny islands, known collectively as Lipsi. They cluster round the largest, the only one which is inhabited, Lipso or Lipsi. Located in the Northern Dodecanese, south of Samos, north of Leros, east of Patmos, with just about 700 residents, it is a quite island where people still live a traditional lifestyle and farmers still ride on their donkeys, mules or horses to the fields.
Not far from Patmos is a group of tiny islands, known collectively as Lipsi. They cluster round the largest, the only one which is inhabited, Lipso or Lipsi. Located in the Northern Dodecanese, south of Samos, north of Leros, east of Patmos, with just about 700 residents, it is a quite island where people still live a traditional lifestyle and farmers still ride on their donkeys, mules or horses to the fields.
General Information
Most of the island’s real estate; its land was owned by the Monastery of St John the Baptist, on Patmos. Today, you can see small, white, blue domed churches dotted all over the island’s rolling hills, which gently slope down to meet the sparkling sea. Lipsi’s coastline consists of a number of small bays, sheltered coves & beaches with shallow crystal clear waters. Relax away your day at the beach or at sea, to one of the other nearby islands and then enjoy the evening at a taverna in the village harbour.
Most of the island’s real estate; its land was owned by the Monastery of St John the Baptist, on Patmos. Today, you can see small, white, blue domed churches dotted all over the island’s rolling hills, which gently slope down to meet the sparkling sea. Lipsi’s coastline consists of a number of small bays, sheltered coves & beaches with shallow crystal clear waters. Relax away your day at the beach or at sea, to one of the other nearby islands and then enjoy the evening at a taverna in the village harbour.
Here you will find beautiful sandy beaches and translucent waters. The island is so small that you can go everywhere you want to on foot. The hamlet on the protected natural harbour is composed of spotless whitewashed houses, while its mini-piazza boasts tavernas, ouzeri, cafes and other eateries.
Lipsi is ideal for people who enjoy a quiet holiday close to unspoilt nature in the beautiful Mediterranean climate. There are also little islands around Lipsi. During the season there are boats crossing over and back. Spending a day on one of these little islands, swimming, getting a tan, snorkelling in crystal clear waters, BBQing on tiny “private” coves, would be an unforgettable experience. But if you are the “travelling type” you can always take a day trip to Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos or Samos, to go sightseeing or shopping.
Sightseeing
Christianity has a strong foothold here, which can be seen in the many churches and religious celebrations on Lipsi. In the capital, Lipsi, there are several churches with blue domes, the most dominating being the church of Agios Ioannis (St. John). Enjoy strolling around here! There is a small museum with archaeological findings and icons.
Christianity has a strong foothold here, which can be seen in the many churches and religious celebrations on Lipsi. In the capital, Lipsi, there are several churches with blue domes, the most dominating being the church of Agios Ioannis (St. John). Enjoy strolling around here! There is a small museum with archaeological findings and icons.
The mountain at Kimissi used to be a hiding place for hermits, and here there is a 16th century Church dedicated to the Sleep of the Virgin Mary (Kimissi tis Theotokou). It is very pretty and open to visitors.
Beaches
A selection of 14 major beaches along with the
innumerable small ones and tranquil little coves, makes your holidays
anything but boring. Lientou, by far the most popular, at a very short distance from
the harbour, Kampos, Platys Gialos; a beautiful sandy
stripe of land on the sea and sandy Papandria are a few close to the harbour, at walking distance. Chochlakoura with pebbles and beautiful caves, Tourkomnima and Xirokampos, Monodendri and Kamares, slightly remote beaches of wild beauty definitely worth a visit.
Useful Information
How to get there
By sea from Piraeus
Piraeus Port Authority, tel.: +30 2104226000-4, +30 2104114005
How to get there
By sea from Piraeus
Piraeus Port Authority, tel.: +30 2104226000-4, +30 2104114005
Useful telephone numbers
Area Code: +30 22470
Municipal Offices: 41206, 41209
Area Code: +30 22470
Municipal Offices: 41206, 41209
Police: 41222
Port Authority: 41133
Health Center: 41204
Port Authority: 41133
Health Center: 41204
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