Beaches of Lipsi
From sandy village beaches to quiet coves and wilder shores, Lipsi offers clear waters for every kind of summer day.
Beach guide
A practical guide to the beaches of Lipsi, with notes on walking time from Kori, access, shade, nearby shops and the character of each beach.
Liendou Beach
From Kori: 7 min walk
By car: not necessary
Type: sandy beach
Shade: tamarisk trees
Nearby food / shop: places to eat and drink nearby
Best for: easy swims, mornings, families, staying close to the village
Liendou is one of the easiest beaches to reach from Kori, around 7 minutes on foot. Set within the village area, it has sand, shallow clear waters, tamarisk trees and a shop on the beach, with more places to stop along the way.
Kampos Beach
From Kori: 14 min walk
By car: 3 min
Type: sandy beach
Shade: tamarisk trees
Nearby food / shop: a place to eat and drink above the beach
Best for: longer beach days, lunch by the sea, relaxed afternoons
Kampos is a small sandy beach with clear waters and natural shade from tamarisk trees. There is no shop directly on the beach, but one can be found nearby, around 3 minutes above it. From Kori, it is around 14 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car.
Katsadia Beach
From Kori: 28 min walk
By car: 5 min
Type: sandy beach
Shade: tamarisk trees
Nearby food / shop: place to eat and drink nearby
Best for: longer beach days, lunch by the sea, relaxed afternoons
Katsadia is a relaxed sandy beach with clear shallow waters, shade from tamarisk trees and places to eat nearby. It is a good choice for longer summer days by the sea, especially if you want to combine swimming with food or a slower afternoon.
Hohlakoura Beach
From Kori: 30 min walk
By car: 5 min
Type: pebble beach
Shade: tamarisk trees at the upper part of the beach
Nearby food / shop: no — bring water and anything you may need.
Best for: clear waters, natural landscape, wilder beach days
Hohlakoura is a wilder pebble beach with bright clear waters and a more natural atmosphere. There is shade from tamarisk trees at the upper part of the beach, but it is still best to bring water and anything you may need. Near the beach, there is also a small cave-like cove worth discovering, either by swimming from the beach or by following a small path nearby.
Tourkomnima Beach
From Kori: 41 min walk
By car: 8 min
Type: sand and pebbles
Shade: limited natural shade
Nearby food / shop: no — bring water and anything you may need.
Best for: quiet swims, natural surroundings, calmer beach days
Tourkomnima is a quiet beach with a mix of sand and pebbles, clear waters and a peaceful natural setting. Together with nearby Xirokampos, it is useful to know depending on the wind and the side of the island you want to explore.
Xirokampos Beach
From Kori: 41 min walk
By car: 8 min
Type: pebbles
Shade: limited natural shade
Nearby food / shop: no — bring water and anything you may need.
Best for: quiet swims, clear waters, natural beach days
Xirokampos sits close to Tourkomnima and offers a quiet, natural beach setting with clear waters and pebbles. It is a good option for guests looking for a calmer, less developed beach away from the village.
Monodendri Beach
From Kori: 45 min walk, with part of the route on a path
By car: possible up to a point, then continue on foot by path
Type: pebbles and rocks
Shade: very limited
Nearby food / shop: no — bring water and anything you may need.
Best for: wild landscape, photography, adventurous beach days
Monodendri is one of the most striking beaches of Lipsi, known for its single tree, white pebbles and wild turquoise waters. The walk includes a path, and by car you can reach up to a point before continuing on foot. It is beautiful, but better for guests comfortable with a more natural setting.
Platis Gialos Beach
From Kori: 52 min walk
By car: 7 min
Type: sandy beach
Shade: natural shade in parts
Nearby food / shop: place to eat and drink nearby
Best for: shallow waters, scenic beach days, lunch nearby
Platis Gialos is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow turquoise waters and a taverna nearby. From Kori, it is around 52 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car, making it a good choice for a longer beach outing.
Koimisi Beach
From Kori: 10 min by car
Walking time: 1 hour and 5 min
Type: pebble beach
Shade: no shade
Nearby food / shop: no — bring water and anything you may need.
Best for: quiet swims, exploring, natural beach days
Koimisi is a quiet pebble beach with clear blue-green waters and no natural shade. It is best reached by car, and guests should bring water and anything they may need for their time there.
Stay close to the village and the beaches
Kori offers a calm village base for exploring the beaches of Lipsi, with Liendou beach within easy walking distance and many more beaches to discover around the island.