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| Lipsi Island GreecePopulation: 700 • Size(Area): 21 sq.km.
Economy:
Airport: NO
Lipsi is a group of islands in the Southeast Aegean, they lie North of Leros and East of Patmos.
The name of this group is also given to the main island as Lipsi or Lipso. This name is very ancient. It is encountered in the form Lipsia in various written historical records. As with all the islands in the Dodecanese group, so Lipsi appears to have been inhabited from prehistoric times continuing to recent times.
Around Lipsi lie 24 smaller mostly uninhabited islands with many pristine beaches. The village of Lipsi lies approximately in the centre of the island with its harbour located in a scenic bay.
Lipsi is famous for its beautiful beaches, fine seafood and local dishes, the island also produces local agricultural products including meats, fruits,vegetables, cheeses, wines, honey etc. |
