Why go
- Municipality in Greece.
- Served by Leros Airport (LRS).
History
Leipsoi is an island south of Samos and to the north of Leros in Greece. It is well served with ferries passing between Patmos and Leros and on the main route for ferries from Piraeus. Leipsoi is a small group of islets at the northern part of the Dodecanese near Patmos island and Leros. The larger Leipsi-Arkoi archipelago consists of some 37 islands and islets of which only three are larger than 1 square kilometre : Leipsoi, Arkoi and Agreloussa. Only Leipsoi, Arkoi, and Marathos are inhabited. Leipsoi is a municipality, part of the Kalymnos regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The municipality has an area of 17.350 square kilometres (6.699 mi2). In ancient times, it contained a town named Lepsia.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Leros Airport (LRS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LRS has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Lipsi, 1 km); routes include Leipsoi - Patmos, Leipsoi - Leros (Agia Marina), Leipsoi - Agathonisi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lipsi (Leipsoi), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.