LIPSI - Virtual Tour of Lipsi - one of the Dodecanese Islands of the Aegean Sea.

LIPSI - Location.
The island of Lipsi is about a hour ferry ride from Patmos, boats leave Skala every morning around 10 am, and leave Lipsi harbour around 4pm. Lipsi is a small island of only aroud 16 sq. km., and a population of only about 600!

LIPSI - Geography
The highest point on the island stand approx. 300 metres above sea level. There are many beautiful small churches on the island - it is said there is almost one for each family!

LIPSI - Beaches
There are a variety of beaches, one of the most popular being Platis Gialos - a sheltered bay with crystal clear water.

LIPSI - Accommodation.
There are approximately 350 beds available in Lipsi - hotels, guesthouses and rooms to let, is not difficult to find accommodation in Lipsi, you will doubtless be greeted at the Port harbour by locals with rooms and accommodation available.

LIPSI - Description
Lipsi is a small island south of Samos and to the north of Leros in Greece. Lipsi is well serviced with ferries passing between Patmos and Leros and on the main route for ferries from Piraeus [Athens]. There is varied accommodation on the island.

Lipsi town is quaint though of little architectural interest - it was probably flattened by an earthquake some years back.

Most of the secluded and protected bays like Moschato Bay in the north on this island have been spoilt by fish farming. The water in these bays is often very cloudy with fish farm wastage. The less protected beaches are not polluted and easily reached by the road network.

There are still beautiful beaches for sunbathing, and you may find you have a whole beach to yourself!

Roads have recently been reconstructed using European Union funding.

Photo: Lipsi Harbour.

Flying Dolphins arrive here from the neighbouring island of Patmos, Greece.