Travel to Serifos – Astonishing, Hidden Gem Off the Beaten Track
Serifos has the traditional Cycladic architecture – the island dotted with little whitewashed houses and churches – a beautiful contrast to the wild and dry landscape. Serifos is one of the quieter Cyclades off the beaten tourist track, just perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Where is Serifos Greece?
Serifos – How Big is the Island?
Serifos – What to see?
Chora of Serifos
Serifos Beach Guide
Serifos – What to do?
How to Reach Sérifos Island?
Weather and Climate in Serifos
Serifos in Greek Mythology
Why Visit Serifos?
Arriving by boat at the island of Serifos you will see Serifos Chora hanging on the mountain hill high above. It is one of the most beautiful capitals in the Cyclades. After spending your day at one of the gorgeous beaches you can enjoy the evening in the cobblestoned narrow alleys of Chora, dining in a traditional restaurant and having a drink in one of the bars.
Where is Serifos Greece?
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Serifos is one of the many Greek islands, belonging to the island group Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. Serifos is in the western Cyclades, south of Kythnos and northwest of Sifnos. It is part of Milos region.
Serifos – How big is the island?
The area of Serifos is 75,2 km2 and the island has a population of around 1,400 (anno 2011). The highest point on the naked rock island is 585 meters above sea level. The port is named Livadi.
Serifos – What to see?
Serifos, an island of strong contrasts with an active magnetic field created by its metalliferous rocks, is an ideal proposal for relaxing holidays in a Cycladic environment with an intense nightlife. It will captivate you at first sight.
Chora of Serifos
The enchanting Chora is the capital of the island with white houses, windmills, and stone paved walkways, built on an almost perpendicular rock. With its breath-taking views over the Aegean Sea it is classified among the most beautiful capital towns of the Greek islands. Sérifos is with its charming paths and astonishing views an obvious choice for hikers. Chora makes a wonderful spot for sunset gazing!
Serifos Beach Guide
Boasting a coastline of 81 meters, Serifos has a great many beaches to choose from! You can choose between organized or secluded beaches, sandy or pebbled, all perfect for relaxing and enjoying your privacy away from the crowds. The beaches of Livadi and Livadakia are the most popular beaches on Serifos.
Non organized
- Agios Sostis beach – Sandy, secluded – 7 km east of Chora
- Psili Ammos beach – Sandy, secluded – 8 km east of Chora
- Ganema beach – Sandy, secluded, nudism friendly
- Vagia beach – Sandy, secluded, nudism friendly
- Sikamia beach – Sandy, secluded, nudism friendly – 10 km north west of Chora
- Lia beach – Sandy, secluded, nudism friendly – 7 km south east of Chora
- Koutalas beach – Pebbled, family friendly – 11 km south west of Chora
- Platis Gialos beach – Sandy, secluded – 12 km north of Chora
- Kalo Ampeli beach – Sandy, secluded – 7 km south of Chora
Partly organized
- Livadakis beach – Sandy, family friendly – 5 km south of Chora
- Livadi beach – Sandy, family friendly, habour – 13 km south west of Chora
- Megalo Livadi beach – Sandy, family friendly – 10 km south west of Chora
Serifos – What to do?
The best activities in Serifos is sightseeing and trekking. The island is perfect for a few days chilling out in-between visits at more lively islands like Milos, Mykonos or Ios. Island hopping to the nearby islands of Kythnos, Milos and Sifnos is a great opportunity to see more of the Cyclades islands during your vacations.
How to reach Sérifos Island?
Serifos has no airport but it has a regular ferry connection to Athens and the nearby islands of Kythnos, Sifnos, and Milos. The easiest way to get to Serifos is by flying to Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. From the airport of Athens, you can reach the port of Piraeus by taxi or metro to embark on the ferry to Serifos. The route from Piraeus port to Serifos lasts only about two hours. During the summer months some extra routes are carried out from the port of Lavrion.
Weather and climate in Serifos
Serifos has the ideal climate for summer vacations. Like the rest of Greece, it is characterized by a good stable climate, influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. Even though the summer is hot it is free from humidity and the fact that winds are blowing in the Cyclades makes it even better. This way you can enjoy the beautiful beaches without getting uncomfortably hot. Serifos gets cooler during spring and fall but April and May have warmer temperatures around 20ºC. During spring and fall there is a lot of sunshine.
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 16° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 22° |
Serifos in Greek mythology
According to Greek mythology there is a little story about Serifos. When Acrisius was warned by an oracle that his own grandson would kill him, he cast his daughter (Danaë) and her infant son Perseus adrift at sea in a wooden chest, which came ashore at Sérifos.
Why visit Serifos?
Serifos is off the beaten tourist track, yet to be discovered by the many visitors, with smaller hotels, boutique hotels and B&B. It is perfect for a relaxed holiday in an atmosphere of tranquillity, away from the crowds.
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