Lipsi is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese, and its harbour reflects that: a single quay, a handful of tavernas facing the water, and boats that tie up close enough to the village that you can walk everywhere within minutes of stepping off. Rhodes, at the other end of this route, is a different proposition altogether -- a large working port beneath the walls of the old town, with commercial traffic, hydrofoils and car ferries all sharing the same waterfront. The crossing between the two links a quiet, low-key island with the administrative and tourism hub of the southern Dodecanese, and it's used as much by islanders doing errands or visiting family as by travellers building a longer Dodecanese itinerary.
Most of the year you can count on a single sailing a day, with an extra departure appearing on the busiest weeks of summer. Check the schedule box above for the current confirmed dates and departure times before you plan around it.
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