Destinations news Euronews Features Lipsi for its Long History and Traditions by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 written by GTP editing team 24 February 2020 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 29 Lipsi, main island, Greece Lipsi, a cluster of tiny islands in the Dodecanese, is among the Greek destinations featured for its long history and traditions, in the online edition of Euronews. Sponsored by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and written by travel reporter Anthony Grand, Euronews.com’s feature “Greek islands of history and culture” unveils the secrets of Mykonos, Delos, Syros, Tinos, Patmos, Lipsi, Karpathos, Kos and Crete. “The [Greek] archipelago is varied and vast, and Greece’s rich seafaring past means that from Corfu to Crete by way of Mykonos, Patmos, Karpathos and many more there is a veritable tapestry of history and culture to discover,” Grand says. Mykonos island, Greece “The eastern reaches of the Aegean Sea were the crossroads of many civilizations in antiquity from Phoenicians to Mycenaeans to Athenians by way of Romans, Crusaders, Arabs, Venetians, and more… ” Grand adds that travelers flock to Lipsi, the mythical island of Kalypso, every August for the feast of Panagia tou Harou to pay their respects to the miraculous icon in the church of the same name. “The traditional feast starts with the Vespers on the beaches and the two big squares and continues for 24 hours,” he adds. Lipsi are located north of Leros and east of Patmos. The complex includes 24 small islands and six rocky islets. Euronews’ feature was published after a press trip, organized by the Municipality of Lipsi. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post The Future of Greek Tourism to be Discussed at 5th Delphi Forum next post AEGEAN: No Rebooking Fees Until March 20 Due to Coronavirus You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ