Island Lipsi
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Lipsey - a small group of small islands in the Aegean Sea (part of the Dodecanese archipelago, also known as the Southern Sporades). The name "Lipsi" has the largest and the only inhabited island in the group. Among the small Greek islands of Lipsi, is perhaps one of the most famous and most visited.

Only settlement Lipsey is a harbor town of the same name, located in the small picturesque bay. Here you can stay in cozy little hotels or apartments. There are in the village of excellent taverns and cafes where you can enjoy local delicacies. By the way, you should definitely try the honey from thyme, cheese, grapes and excellent wine.

Although a very small area of ​​the island there are many good beaches with crystal-clear water and picturesque bays. The most visited of them lie near the village - Kambos, Helena and Lentu. Popular and secluded beaches such as the Hohlakura, Katsadiya, Turkomnima, Monodendri and Platis Gialos.

In Lipsey you will find many small churches and monasteries. Among the most interesting temples of the island stands out the church of Panagia Haro (7-8 century AD), which stores the miraculous icon of the Virgin. You can also visit the Church of Saint Ioannis Theologos (the largest church on the island), the Church of the Assumption, the church of Agia nectar, St. Nicholas Church, Church of the Prophet Elijah. Also, to the attractions of the island is a cave Ontas.

Due to the considerable distance from the mainland to Lipsey have too large influx of tourists, so this place is ideal for lovers of quiet and secluded relaxation. Getting to the island is very easy, as there are enough regular traffic with the port of Piraeus and the islands of the Dodecanese. Especially popular island Lipsi becomes in August, when there was a religious festival of Panagia Haro (patron saint of the island) and Wine Festival.

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Island Lipsi
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Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
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