Lipsi is a tiny island covered with white washed houses and little churches with blue domes. It is an island where cars are almost non-existent and where most of the local life takes place at island's port. Lipsi is a very beautiful and authentic island of the Dodecanese, Greece where during the day you can watch the fishermen beat octopuses on the quays that will be served later that night in one of the many cafes set on the tiny port.

Lipsi are a cluster of islets in the southeastern Aegean, located north of Leros and east of Patmos. Their name is taken from the name of the largest island, Lipsi or Lipsos, which consists of two landmasses, joined together by a narrow 400 meter wide neck. It is the only inhabited island with a total surface of 16 sq. kms, 36 kms of coastline and a population of about 600 inhabitants. Around the main island, Lipso, 24 islets and 6 rocky peaks make up an impressive island group. Lipsi is a tranquil little island still untouched by mass tourism. That is why it is an ideal place for anyone wishing to spend their holidays peacefully and enjoy the sun, the sea and the company of the friendly and hospitable islanders.
Lipsi island's size is such, that you will be able to get anywhere on the island on foot

Lipsi island's unique settlement is located rougly aroung the center of the island, deep along the well-protected bay bearing the island's name. Behind the port is the picturesqe town of Lipsi with its white washed houses and blue shutters. At the center of the town is the impressive church of Ag. Ioannis Theologos (St. John the Theologician) with its blue dome and two bell towers. There, in a ground floor hall, is the archaeological collection of Lipsi, well worth visiting. One of the most significant old churches of the island is "Panaghia of Charos" (Virgin Mary of Death), built around 1600. The church was named after the original icon of Virgin Mary who holds the crucified Christ in her arms. The church celebrates the feast of the Virgin on August 23rd and for the locals this day is celebrated at the two squares of the village with traditional music and dances. Other settlements on Lipsi are those of Kouselio, Katsadia, and Platys Gialos.

Lipsi island has beautiful beaches. The ones closest to the settlement are those of Liendou, Kambos and Elena beach. At a half hour distance is the beautiful beach of Platis Gialos (sandy beach with ducks!). South of the port lies Katsadia bay (sandy and well protected from the wind), while other beaches are those of Papandria, Chochlakoura, Tourkomnima, Xirokambos, Kamares and Monodendri. They are all beautiful and secluded.

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