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* ''Yiannis Taverna'', 100 metres west of the yacht quay, is excellent value and usually very popular with cruisers. | * ''Yiannis Taverna'', 100 metres west of the yacht quay, is excellent value and usually very popular with cruisers. | ||
* At the small square in the village a grill, the ''Nave'' or ''Manolis Taste'', has very good local grilled chicken | * At the small square in the village a grill, the ''Nave'' or ''Manolis Taste'', has very good local grilled chicken | ||
| - | * The 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. Now (2010) it has a name: ''Nikis' & | + | * The 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. Now (2010) it has a name: ''Nikis' & Louli's''. It serves, in my opinion, the best grilled octopus this side of the Aegean --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] |
[[Image:Greece_Lipsi_BlueTent.jpg|thumb|345px|center|"Blue Chairs and Tents" Café<br />''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Greece_Lipsi_BlueTent.jpg|thumb|345px|center|"Blue Chairs and Tents" Café<br />''Click for larger view'']] | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 19 November 2014
Lipsi
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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
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22470 41 133
- Olympia Radio - channel 24
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
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.
Berthing Options
Ports
Lipsi Harbour
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37°17.7′N, 26°45.5′E
The small harbour of Lipsi (Λειψοί), is in a dog-leg inlet 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).
It is also possible to anchor off in two small coves about half a mile W of the quay. One is under the conspicuous white chapel with the blue domed roof ( 37°17.8′N, 26°45.3′E) and the other is just N of it ( 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.
To the E of the harbour is a fairly large bay ( 37°17.5′N, 26°45.8′E) that affords 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.
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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2010 --Athene of Lymington 08:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
- July 2014 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
 Yachts on the quay in Lipsi |
 Yachts on the pontoon in Lipsi |
 Anchorage under the church |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Katsadia & Papandria (Lera Lipsi)
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There are two coves here: Katsadiá (Κατσαδιά) ( 37°16.9′N, 26°46.3′E) and Papandriá (Παπανδριά) ( 37°16.8′N, 26°46.2′E). These coves are also known as Limni or Lira, because of the little island named Lira (Λύρα) or Lera at its entrance, it is on the southern side of the Lipsi which is not heavily inhabited. Both are wonderful coves, well protected from the meltemi and have very clear, emerald-green waters over a sandy bottom. A few bathers come during the day and there are one or two tents with overnight campers. It is a favorite anchorage of many yachts as there are two other coves near by. Anchor in 6.0 metres over a sandy patch in either cove. Very good holding (but not everywhere) despite the very strong gusts. One can walk to town about 40 minutes away.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2010 --Athene of Lymington 08:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
- August 2014 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
 Papandriá |
 Katsadiá |
 Papandria from up the hill |
Platis Yialos
37°18.8′N, 26°44.5′E
Platis Yialos or Platys Gialos (Πλατύς Γιαλός) lies at the NE side of the island. It is protected from southerlies and from the NW but it is exposed to the NE. It is a very pleasant cove, a bathing favorite of the locals (only 3 km from the town). The bottom is sand and affords good holding. Anchor in 4.0 -5.0 metres. There is a small taverna which operates only during the day.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2013 --Istioploos
Moschatou
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37°19.2′N, 26°43.2′E
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 Southern ( 37°19′N, 26°43.2′E) and the SW afford 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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- October 2010 --Istioploos
 NW cove |
 NE cove |
 N cove |
 Sunset in Moschato |
Chochlakouras
37°17.1′N, 26°47.1′E
This a pleasant enough cove which offers some protection from the meltemi. Anchor on sand in 4.0 -5.0 metres, good holding.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2002 --Istioploos
SE Cove
37°18.3′N, 26°46.6′E
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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2007 --Istioploos
Offshore Islands
Aspronisi
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37°18.4′N, 26°48.3′E
Aspronisi (Ασπρονήσι) is a rock with a tiny white beach and amazingly crystal clear water. It a suitable lunch-stop anchorage. While it does afford some protection from the meltemi it is too exposed for an overnight stop.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- April 2010 --Istioploos
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
Only very basic facilities.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is a gas station S of the harbour but it is rarely open and only 14:00 to 15:00
- Water
- There are water points on the quay, although the water is non-potable. Water is available at 0900 and 1700.
- Electricity
- on the quay, but only two stations, one at either end.
Things to do Ashore
 The Cathedral in the Town Click for larger view |
 Chapel by the Harbor Click for larger view |
 Fishing Boats in the Harbor Click for larger view |
 Country Side, near the Town Click for larger view |
 Lipsi town beach Click for larger view |
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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- 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
Eateries
- Many restaurants around the harbour, reasonably priced fish at the Theologos
- Yiannis Taverna, 100 metres west of the yacht quay, is excellent value and usually very popular with cruisers.
- At the small square in the village a grill, the Nave or Manolis Taste, has very good local grilled chicken
- The 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. Now (2010) it has a name: Nikis' & Louli's. It serves, in my opinion, the best grilled octopus this side of the Aegean --Istioploos
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Internet/WiFi
- Good mobile phone signal almost everywhere on the island
- Internet café in the town
- Wifi (24 hour) at the bakery café to the west of the harbourmaster’s office.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Motorbikes can be rented from outlets around the north side of the harbour.
Garbage Disposal
Lipsi has now gone ‘ecological’ all trash bin have been removed. An attendant will supply visiting yachtsmen on arrival with colour-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)
Transportation
There are daily hydrofoils in the summer to Kos, Samos, Patmos, and Leros.
Routes/Passages To/From
Cruiser's 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)
External Links
- Lipsi (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- 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)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports and anchorages in this page.
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