Serifos island
In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, Serifos, with 1,450 inhabitants
and 70km coastline, is a whole world fulfilling everybody's dream of an
Aegean Island. Serene landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills
dotted with small churches and monasteries, endless sandy beaches with
sparkling blue waters, famous monuments from the lands rich ancient and
medieval past, picturesque white villages bathed in the unique, dazzling
Aegean light. All this, along with warm hospitality, excellent tourist
facilities, rich cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the
possibility of seclusion, have combined to make Serifos one of the most
favourite spots in the Cyclades Islands.
It is now your turn to discover and explore it.Serifos is pretty spectacular. With it's many mountains and the old Chora on the hill behind the port of Livadi, it is a sight you won't forget. You won't forget the 50 minutes walk up to the Chora either... If it is too hot, or if you have a heart condition, it is advisable to take the bus, you can still walk back down. If you are still alive, the top of the hill of course offers good views.
A 10-15 minutes walk west from the port will take you to a very quiet nudist beach. Walk past the first (pretty crowded) beach, and continue over the headland.
Enjoy swimming and your favorite water sports, have fun in the local feasts, savor the local dishes and famed wines in restaurants, taverns and ouzeries stroll around the countryside and the lovely village streets, visit the handicraft shops, revel in the intense nightlife. Discover Hora, the capital, visit the famous church of Theologos, one of Greece's most important Byzantine monuments, impressively preserved, the Venetian castle, and the Archaeological Museum with its exhibits from the ancient history of Serifos.
Discover Panagia which is north of the island with its whitewashed alleys, visit the famous church of Panagia,1100 years old, visit the picturesque fishing port Sikamia and beautiful nearby beaches. The monastery of Taxiarhes, and many others. The tranquil fishing village of Mega LIvadi and Koutalas is on the south west of the Island with sandy beaches.