Tour of Lipsi
The island of Lipsi is a paradise on earth, far from the bustle and noise of busy beaches and is the ideal place for a quiet holiday and relaxing, close to nature.
It has small hotels, rooms for rent, taverns serving top quality local food, fresh fish and seafood, and café bars.
The settlement of the island is built on a hill, with picturesque white houses on the slopes and the church of Agios Ioannis Theologos with its blue dome and two bell towers at the top.
On the summit are preserved the remains of an ancient acropolis and some tombs.
The Nikiforion Ecclesiastical and Folk Museum houses some interesting exhibits, including a small archaeological collection.
It is also worth visiting the churches of the Panagia Charou, of the Dormition of the Virgin located in a small harbor, of the Panagia of Kouselio built on the foundations of a pre-christian temple and the two churches of Saint Nicholas located on either side of the harbor.
Panagia Charou is one of the oldest and most remarkable churches on the island built in around 1600.
Other settlements on Lipsi are those of Kouselio, Katsadia, and Platis Gialos.
Tour of Lipsi
BEACHES
The island has some beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.
The ones closest to the settlement are Liendou, Kambos and Elena Beach.
At a half-hour distance is Platis Gialos a fine sandy beach reached by foot, motorbike or bus.
South of the port are the beaches Katsadia, one of the most popular beaches by the visitors, Papandria, Chochlacoura, Tourkomnima, Xirokambos, Kamares and Monodendri.
TRADITION – FESTIVALS
A large festival takes place on 23th August at the church of Panagia Charou and there is also a wine festival.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
The island produces by the traditional way thyme honey of fine quality, wine, touloumotyri cheese and grapes.
NEARBY ISLANDS
From the harbor of Lipsi, visitors can take a small boat, and sail to the small surrounding islands, such as those of Marathos and Agathonisi. Here you will find some beautiful remote beaches with crystal clear waters.
