White and blue church on Lipsi

Lipsi

Families and couples wanting a small, friendly island with easy access to lovely beaches.

Fitting Lipsi into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Lipsi

Lipsi is a tiny, sun-soaked island between Patmos and Leros, easily reached by local ferries and day-trip boats from both. Its one village sits around a modest harbor with a handful of tavernas and a bakery.

What Lipsi lacks in sights it makes up for with genuinely beautiful, easy-to-reach beaches like Platys Gialos and Katsadia, and a relaxed, welcoming community.

Weather on Lipsi

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Average temperature by month

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
18°C / 64°F22°C / 72°F26°C / 79°F28°C / 82°F28°C / 82°F26°C / 79°F22°C / 72°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Rent a scooter or use the small local bus to reach beaches spread along the coast.
  • Take a boat day trip to nearby islets like Aspronisi for quieter swimming spots.
  • Book ferries ahead in July-August; onward connections from Lipsi can be scarce.

Islands near Lipsi

Closest first, measured between main ports.

Sailboats moored in the harbour of Leros

Leros

Visitors interested in unusual 20th-century history who want quiet swimming without crowds.

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Aerial view of the harbour and white houses of Patmos

Patmos

Travelers seeking spirituality, history and understated luxury over nightlife.

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Red geraniums above a calm turquoise bay on Agathonisi

Agathonisi

Travelers wanting real isolation, with minimal amenities and no crowds at all.

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Kalymnos island's harbour with traditional architecture and calm waters

Kalymnos

Climbers and active travelers who love a rawer, less touristy island

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