LIPSI

Lipsi (from Greek Λειψοί), is a small island in the Dodecanese, located to the north between Patmos and Leros. It can only be reached by sea, from Piraeus (165 nautical miles), Rhodes, and other islands of the Dodecanese, particularly Patmos (10 nautical miles), Leros (11 nautical miles), and Kos.

It has an area of 17 km² and a population of about 700 inhabitants.

The island is little more than a limestone rock, a reserve for fishermen, with a nature that resembles Africa due to the presence of palm trees and some sandy beaches. Its hills are gentle, and the highest peak does not exceed 300 meters. The island's resources are essentially agriculture, fishing, and now also some tourism.

In Lipsi, there is an excellent school of carpet weaving in the Persian style. The fish cooked in the island's taverns is also excellent. Among the typical products, there is good genuine red wine, thyme honey, and cheeses.

The capital of the island, and the only village, is the charming village of Lipsi, where the port is also located.

Since the island has not yet been fully discovered by tourism, it offers tranquility and, above all, the opportunity to immerse oneself in the most authentic Greece, where the daily life of the inhabitants still follows the rhythms of the past. The sea of Lipsi is very beautiful and crystal clear, and some of its beaches are suggestive.

The road network is quite limited, often unpaved, and there is usually a minibus service that connects the main tourist spots. The island can be visited on foot, but there are also some inexpensive taxis and the possibility to rent scooters (in August, they should be booked as there are not many) and bicycles, but there is no real car rental service.

Despite being a remote island, to better accommodate tourists, it has an ATM and WiFi internet connection at the port and in some bars.