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Capital: Lipsi

Overview:

Lipsi is a little charming island maintaining its traditional allure. The religious element is intensively to be found through the great number of churches and monasteries, as well as in every day life and local events. Green landscapes and white-washed houses describe a beautiful picture. Lipsi Island offers the opportunity for excursions and cruises throughout the island and to nearby islands as well.

Best Lipsi Sights:

• The Lipsi Fortress

• Picturesque Churches and Monasteries

Places to visit:

• Patmos, Leros and Kalymnos nearby

Best Lipsi beaches:

Lientou, Kampos, Platis Yalos, Papandria, Chochlakoura, Tourkomnina, Xirokampos, Monodendri, Kamares

Special Events:

The Wine Festival in August, the "Kleidonas feast" with the ceremony of the "speechless water" (amilito nero), Folklore Feasts and Celebrations.