Located north of Sifnos and south of Kythnos, Serifos is 78 km2 and has just over one thousand inhabitants spread over nine hamlets, the vast majority of which reside in Chora, the capital. Population doubles in summer. The highest point of the island, Mount Troullos reaches 585 m.

Serifos would derive its name from the ancient Greek sterifos meaning ‘sterile’. Serifos offers beautiful sandy beaches, a lively port, and a typical village, an example of Cycladic architecture. Sérifos is also famous for its good food and relaxed atmosphere. Livadi is the main port of the island and is nestled at the bottom of a deep gulf, protected from the winds. It is here that almost all the infrastructure of the island is concentrated, as well as in the district of Livadakia and its beautiful beach (to 800 m of the port, on the left arriving).

In the vicinity of the port, many and pretty beaches are fairly easily accessible:

– Karavi: Quiet, fine sand

– Avlomonas: 5 mins walk, clear water

– Lia: Turquoise waters, lined with trees

– Agios Sostis: At the bottom of a deep bay

– Psili Ammos: white sand, crystal clear waters

The village of Chora is an ancient citadel, which has been used throughout history to protect the premises of pirates and foreign invaders. A maze of white, narrow and picturesque alleys, all around the rock overlooking the harbor bay, and occasionally offers a view of the coast of the island. You can also visit the archaeological museum which is free, opened in the morning and regroups the finds made on the island.

The village of Panagia is in the center of Serifos and it is built in amphitheater on a hill. The church of Panagia or Xylopanagia as the locals call it because of a custom that took place during its festival is one of the most important religious monuments of the island. The Monastery of the Taxiarchs dates from the 17th century. It is located next to the village of Galini. It contains an icon reputed to be miraculous from Cyprus. The cubic houses are painted with lime and the winding alleys overlook the Aegean Sea. A path leads to the bay of Sykamia with its beautiful beach.

The beaches of the bay of Koutalas are worth a visit. The landscape is very wild. The beach of Koutalas is lined with tamarisk and there is a tavern to eat. The village of Megalo Livadi is located at the bottom of a deep bay in the south-west of the island. You can also see Lefkos Pyrgos, a tower, circular building of the Hellenistic period. Although difficult to access, the beaches of Koutalas Bay are worth a visit. The landscape is wild. The beach of Koutalas is lined with tamarisk and there is a tavern.

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The village of Chora