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Before the entrance to the [[#Lipsi Harbour|Lipsi Harbour]]: | Before the entrance to the [[#Lipsi Harbour|Lipsi Harbour]]: | ||
- | + | : {{mark |37|17.8|N|26|45.3|E| type= anchorage |name= NE of the bay| zoom= 15|text=, under a conspicuous white chapel with the blue domed roof}} | |
- | + | : {{mark |37|17.9|N|26|45.5|E| type= anchorage |name= N of the bay | zoom= 15|text=, anchor in 6.0 -7.0 metres over sand. Good holding and shelter from the prevailing winds.}} | |
- | + | : {{mark |lat=37.29265|lon=26.76379| type= anchorage |name= S cove| zoom= 15|text=just E of the harbour, a fairly large inlet a that gives an excellent protection from southerlies. The water here is muddy and the bottom is mostly mud and weed. Anchor in 5.0 metres and be sure to test the holding.}} | |
- | {{Poi |lat = 37.27805 |lon= 26.77317 |zoom= 15 | type= anchorage |name= Ormos Kouloura | + | {{Poi |lat = 37.27805 |lon= 26.77317 |zoom= 15 |
+ | | type= anchorage | ||
+ | | name= Ormos Kouloura | ||
| image= Greece_Lipsi_Katsadia_m.jpg | | image= Greece_Lipsi_Katsadia_m.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Chart of Katsadiá & Papandriá | | imagetext= Chart of Katsadiá & Papandriá | ||
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- | {{Poi |37|19.2|N|26|43.2|E| | + | {{Poi |37|19.2|N|26|43.2|E|zoom= 15 |
| type= anchorage | | type= anchorage | ||
- | |name= Moschatou | + | | name= Moschatou |
- | | text= Moschatou (Μοσχάτου) or Moschato (Μοσχάτο) is a very well protected anchorage on the NW side of the island. It consists of four coves but the N cove was completely taken over by a fish farm, now defunct. The {{ | + | | text= Moschatou (Μοσχάτου) or Moschato (Μοσχάτο) is a very well protected anchorage on the NW side of the island. It consists of four coves but the N cove was completely taken over by a fish farm, now defunct. |
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+ | The {{mark |lat= 37.31782 |lon =26.72017 |type= anchorage |name= S cove | zoom= 16}} and the {{mark |lat=37.319|lon=26.71701 |type= anchorage|name= SW cove}} provide a good all weather protection. Anchor in 5.0 metres and take two lines ashore, left and right, to prevent the boat swinging onto the rocks. A dirt road leads to [[#Platis_Yialos|Platis Yialos]]. | ||
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+ | {{himage|Lipsi_Moschatou.jpg| NW cove|1000x160px}} | ||
+ | {{himage|GreeceLipsiMoschato.jpg|NE cove|1000x160px}} | ||
+ | {{himage|GreeceLipsiMoschato2.jpg| N cove|1000x160px}} | ||
+ | {{himage|GreeceLipsiMoschato3.jpg| Sunset in Moschato|1000x160px}} | ||
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{{Poi |37|18.3|N|26|46.6|E | {{Poi |37|18.3|N|26|46.6|E | ||
| type= anchorage | | type= anchorage | ||
- | | name= SE of Platis Yialos | + | | name= Cove SE of Platis Yialos |
| text= This pleasant and deserted cove is exposed to the N and is not a suitable anchorage during the ''meltemi''. It does however offer excellent protection from southerly winds. Anchor in 5.0 -6.0 metres over sand. Good holding, although I was told by local fishermen that there have been problems here. }} | | text= This pleasant and deserted cove is exposed to the N and is not a suitable anchorage during the ''meltemi''. It does however offer excellent protection from southerly winds. Anchor in 5.0 -6.0 metres over sand. Good holding, although I was told by local fishermen that there have been problems here. }} | ||
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{{Poi |37|17.1|N|26|47.1|E| | type= anchorage| name= Chochlakouras | {{Poi |37|17.1|N|26|47.1|E| | type= anchorage| name= Chochlakouras |
Latest revision as of 08:15, 1 April 2016
Vadim/Lipsi
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Lipsi (Λειψοί) is a small but neat island. Its town and harbour is very attractive and well kept. It seems that many of today's inhabitants had at one time immigrated to Australia and have now returned. They brought with them a certain amount of affluence and a more cosmopolitan outlook than one would expect on such a small island.
The island has a well-protected harbour at the head of an inlet halfway along its southern coast and several good anchorages around its shores. It has a modest tourist trade that has, so far, not altered the island’s quiet and relaxed ambience.
Charts
- BA
- 2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros
- 3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso
- Imray-Tetra
- G34 Southern Cyclades
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rhodos
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
Aspronisi
There are numerous small islands lying off the southern approaches to Lipsi Harbour, which can create confusing changes in wind direction in the approach from this quarter. When the meltemi is blowing, there are usually very strong and unpredictable gusts in the entrance to the inlet and it may be sensible to take your sails down prior to entry in these conditions.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22470 41 133
- Olympia Radio - channel 24
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Berthing
Lipsi Harbour
The small harbour of Lipsi (Λειψοί), is in a dog-leg inlet of Bay of Lipsi (Ormos Lipson) roughly halfway along the south side of the island. There is a white light structure (Fl W 3s 6M) at the N entrance. A white chapel with a blue domed roof is conspicuous on the N shore of the outer part of the inlet. The inlet is well protected from the prevailing winds but there can be very strong gusts during the meltemi.
There are two mooring options in Lipsi harbour: in the harbour itself there is space for around 12-14 yachts stern-to the concrete quay that forms the harbour breakwater (you will be dropping anchor here in 3.5 - 4.0 metres and there are depths of around 6.0 metres at the quay). Holding here is good in mud and sand. Alternatively, a floating pontoon outside the harbour in a small cove to the NW can accommodate around six yachts in total moored alongside on either side (more if rafted up). Depths here range from 3.0 metres at the root to 3.5 metres at the end. On the pontoon, you have the advantage of being in better shelter and head-on to the prevailing winds, although you will probably experience an uncomfortable swell. The harbour, on the other hand, experiences some chop with the meltemi but it is not usually bothersome. When the harbour is full or in the case of very large yachts, one can also anchor moor to the outside of the breakwater, although this position is subject to swell with the meltemi.
Water (non-potable) and electricity are available on the quay (there are only two stations, one at either end of the quay), but not currently on the pontoon (July 2010). Charge for electricity is €5 and water €12 for 1000 litres (June 2014).
The town is very pleasant and tranquil with many attractive places to eat, especially in the summer months. There are also some good walks in the surrounding countryside.
There are also a few options to anchor nearby in the bay.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Ormos Lipson
Before the entrance to the Lipsi Harbour:
- NE of the bay [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#NE of the bay|NE of the bay]] 37°17.8′N, 26°45.3′E , under a conspicuous white chapel with the blue domed roof
- N of the bay [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#N of the bay|N of the bay]] 37°17.9′N, 26°45.5′E , anchor in 6.0 -7.0 metres over sand. Good holding and shelter from the prevailing winds.
- S cove [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#S cove|S cove]] 37°17.559'N, 026°45.827'E just E of the harbour, a fairly large inlet a that gives an excellent protection from southerlies. The water here is muddy and the bottom is mostly mud and weed. Anchor in 5.0 metres and be sure to test the holding.
Ormos Kouloura
Moschatou
Moschatou (Μοσχάτου) or Moschato (Μοσχάτο) is a very well protected anchorage on the NW side of the island. It consists of four coves but the N cove was completely taken over by a fish farm, now defunct.
The S cove [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#S cove|S cove]] 37°19.069'N, 026°43.210'E and the SW cove [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#SW cove|SW cove]] 37°19.140'N, 026°43.021'E provide a good all weather protection. Anchor in 5.0 metres and take two lines ashore, left and right, to prevent the boat swinging onto the rocks. A dirt road leads to Platis Yialos.Platis Yialos
Cove SE of Platis Yialos
Chochlakouras
Facilities
Water
There are water points on the quay of Lipsi Harbour, although the water is non-potable. Water is available at 0900 and 1700.
Electricity
On the quay of Lipsi Harbour, but only two stations, one at either end.
Toilets
N/A (Not Available).
Showers
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Garbage
Lipsi has now gone ‘ecological’ all trash bin have been removed. An attendant will supply visiting yachtsmen on arrival on Lipsi Harbour with color-coded bags for recycling of garbage. The bags are collected around 1000 each morning. Alas the result of this well meaning initiative is more trash along the beaches and coves. --Istioploos 22:11, 8 February 2013 (GMT).
Supplies
Fuel
There is a gas station S of the harbor but it is rarely open and only 14:00 to 15:00.
Cooking gas
N/A (Not Available).
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
Only very basic facilities.
Internet
- Internet café in the town
- Wifi (24 hour) at the bakery café to the west of the harbourmaster’s office.
Mobile connectivity
Good mobile phone signal (G4) almost everywhere on the island.
Vehicle Rentals
Motorbikes can be rented from outlets around the north side of the harbour.
Provisioning
- A small mini-market near the quay
- Some shopping for provisions up the hill in the village
- A bakery to the left of the path up to the village
Transportation
There are daily hydrofoils in the summer to Kos, Samos, Patmos, and Leros.
Eating out
Many restaurants around the harbour.
- Theologos [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#Theologos|Theologos]] one of a reasonably priced fish at the harbour
- Yiannis Taverna [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#Yiannis Taverna|Yiannis Taverna]] at 100 metres west of the yacht quay, is excellent value and usually very popular with cruisers
- Nikis' & Louli's [[User:Vadim/Lipsi#Nikis' & Louli's|Nikis' & Louli's]] – a small café with blue chairs and tents just to the right of the yacht quay has no name but it is very popular with the locals.
- It serves, in my opinion, the best grilled octopus this side of the Aegean --Istioploos
Tourism
Lipsi is a favorite "off the beaten track" destination for ecologically minded tourists. There are no ‘sights’ here. Just enjoy the beautiful beaches and take long walks. The island’s meandering lanes are good places to spot birds of prey, even the rare Eleanora’s falcon.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
- Lipsi is one of the least spoiled islands in the Dodecanese and a personal favorite, even though the harbour is very gusty in the meltemi --Athene of Lymington 08:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Vadim/Lipsi and this page's details validated: Date of member's last visit to Admin and this page's details validated:
- September 2002 (Chochlakouras) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- May 2007 (SE Cove) --Istioploos
- April 2010 (Aspronisi) --Istioploos
- July 2010 (Lipsi Harbour, Katsadia & Papandria) --Athene of Lymington 08:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
- October 2010 (Moschatou) --Istioploos
- May 2013 (Platis Yialos) --Istioploos
- July 2014 (Lipsi Harbour, Katsadia & Papandria) --Istioploos
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