The church Panagia Charou (Virgin Mary of Death) is just 1 kilometer from the Lipsi village.

It takes its name from the homonymous icon that is hosted inside the temple. It is the only icon around the world depicting Virgin Mary holding not the Holy Child, but the Crucified Christ. The dead Jesus, associated conceptually with the Grim Reaper, gave the church the name Panagia Charou (Virgin Mary of Death).

The monastery was built in 1600 by two monks who had come from Patmos. Today from the Virgin Mary of Death monastery one can only see the preserved church, which is Byzantine and worth a visit, if only to see a unique whole world icon.

Panagia Charou (Virgin Mary of Death) has connected its name with the so-called "miracle of the lilies". According to it, on April 1943 a girl placed some lilies upon the icon of the Virgin Mary, which --as expected-- withered. But suddenly in July, the withered lilies began to turn green and until August 23, the novena of Virgin Mary, they had acquired new flowers.

So, on August 23, the entire island and many visitors honor Panagia Charou (Virgin Mary of Death) in a spectacular feast full of dancing, singing, eating and drinking. If you happen to be at Lipsi, do not miss it!

Lipsi, as a prime summer destination, is offered mainly for activities related to summer and sea.

Swimming and sunbathing at beautiful beaches... Diving in great depths that are waiting for you to discover their secrets... Fishing in pristine, solitary places, where your only company will be the waves crashing on rocks... If you are adventurous and toned, you can also take a canoe and wander around Lipsi and the surrounding islands.

Then again, if you are one of those who prefer to have land beneath their feet, the small size of the island together with the calm and clean atmosphere are ideal for hiking and long walks.

Chochlakoura beach is at the southeast end of Lipsi island.

This is a beautiful and relatively large beach for the island. Chochlakoura beach is paved with pebbles and its crystal clear waters are ideal for a swim.

Tourkomnima beach is in the eastern part of Lipsi island.

The beach is paved with pebbles. In the crystal clear waters of Tourkomnima beach you will enjoy a beautiful swim overlooking the little chapel perched on the rocks.

Platis Gialos beach is in the northwestern part of Lipsi island.

Platis Gialos is a beautiful beach covered with sand. Thanks to the crystal blue waters and the unique beauty of the beach, Platis Gialos is one of the most popular beaches in Lipsi. In the area there is also a tavern, in case you want to eat or drink something.

Katsadia beach is a few kilometers south of the Lipsi village.

The beach is paved with pebbles and sand, while the tamarisk trees almost reach the sea offering visitors free natural shade. In the crystal clear waters you can enjoy carefree swimming and then you can grab a bite or a drink in the adjacent restaurant-beach bar.

Monodendri beach is in in the eastern part of Lipsi island.

This is a lovely pebbly beach with wild natural beauty. In the crystal clear waters of Monodendri beach you will enjoy a beautiful swim overlooking the opposite Aspronisia . The beach got its name from a single tree located on the headland that stubbornly resists to all the elements of nature("monodendri"="single tree").

Liendou beach is Lipsi, almost next to the village.

This is a narrow sandy beach with tamarisk trees that offer shade to the swimmers. The crystal clear waters of Liendou beach, together with the walking distance from the village, makes it one of the most favorite beaches on the island.

For your transportation in Leipsoi you can use your own vehicle, bus or one of the taxis. Luckily, the distances are short enough so that you can walk, while boats starting from and to the port will take you round the island, even to the most inaccessible beaches (which usually are the best).

Leipsoi are connected by ferry to the port of Piraeus, but also with a number of nearby islands such as Rhodes, Kalymnos, Patmos, Leros and Kos.