Best Beaches in Lipsi — Real-Time Wind Conditions

Swimming in Lipsi

Lipsi is a tiny island near Patmos, barely visible on most maps but home to some genuinely excellent swimming beaches. Its small size means no point is far from the sea, and the coastline offers sheltered coves on multiple sides.

The island's position in the central Dodecanese gives it moderate Meltemi exposure, but its deeply indented coastline creates natural sheltered swimming spots. With 4 beaches tracked, Lipsi punches above its weight for such a small island.

Swimming is best from June to September. Lipsi moves at a pace that feels almost forgotten — no nightlife, no crowds, just clean water, good tavernas, and the kind of peace that's increasingly hard to find in the Greek islands.

Swimming season: June to September