Serifos, an other amazing island of Cyclades with its own history! A unique mountainous layout with many unique places to explore! Maybe at first glance to be indifferent because of the huge rocks you will find out of the port but when you arrive you will be impressed! This island is located between Kythnos and Sifnos and its area is about 70sq kilometers with 23 amazing beaches and many idylic bays with crystal clear waters!

 

 

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You can reach Serifos by ferry from Peiraeus port or with your own sailing or motor boat where we believe it is the best way as you will explore yourself the whole island even the areas that are accessible only from sea! Believe us, there are many idylic bays with crystal clear waters that waiting for you! It is about 5 to 6 hours away!

When you arrive you will meet “Livadi” as first station where the main port is located and it is the start point for all your adventures at this island! Do not forget to visit “Chora” the “Capital” of the island and explore the streets to find out yourself how magical this place is!

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Of course, the adventures on this islands do not stop there… Let’s see together some other things you can do! Beaches, activities, sightseens and more!

Lets start from the magical beaches where you MUST swim! You will enjoy every moment of swimming and sunbathing like never before! We would love to share with you our top 10!

 

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1. “Avlomonas”
At North East of Serifos, easy reachable with car with many activities to do!

2. “Livadakia”
Near Avlomonas, an other amazing beach with beach bar!

3. “Kalo Ampeli”
Located at the southest point of the island! An isolated beach that is preferred to reach with a boat!

4. “Lia”
A beach golden sand and pebbles! You will walk about 20 minutes to reach her and what is better than a dive to leave the heat behind?

5. “Psili ammos”
Rated as the best beach of Europe on 2003 and as the locals say, she still is!

6. “Ellinika”
Only reachable from water located at the north west of Serifos! An ideal place for mooring away from “rush” that can make you feel wonderful!

7. “Agios sostis”
We heard that this beach is really out of wind and it is really the truth! A must place to swim and relax !

8. “Platis gialos”
A really amazing beach that gives you the passage to other 2 small beaches! Located at noth east of island!

9. “Vayia”
Golden sand and multicolor pebbles make this beach a wonderful place to relax! You will be amazed with the crystal clear waters and the sea bottom!

10. “Mega Livadi”
A very interesting beach to see because of the abandoned old mines of Serifos! You will see near the beach many interesting equipment to “explore” for photoshooting!

After swimming what is better than a good meal? Lets meet together the cuisine of this island!

You will find really special tastes in Serifos! All traditional dishes will amaze you with their taste and flavor as they are all based on Mediterranean ingredients!! The only sure thing is that when you find a menu from a local restaurant you will be confused from where to start! In order to avoid this we will help you to choose some of them for a first touch! Ask about “choirines louzes” (a local traditional recipe based on ham), Local grilled Sausage and Siglino!
Do not forget “Revithada”, “Marathopita”, “Sundried Octopus” and local cheese like “Mizithra”

 

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Try to visit some of the best places to eat like:

1.”Margarita”
At Agios Georgios at a unique place near seaside where you can relax and enjoy your meal!
Very good dishes with excellent quality and price!

2. “Stou Stratou”
A little bit crowded but one of the best places to go! Located at Ano Chrora at a lovely place that can satisfy all your needs! Very friendly staff and good price!

3. “Stamatis Restaurant”
Located at Livadi just 500 meters from the port! An other special choise to enjoy your meal with your friends or your family! Ask for fresh fish!

4. “Plakes”
A traditional Cycladic building that hosts a really amazing restaurant! Idyllic view as it is located at one of the highest points of the island at Chora. Excellent dishes and staff that can help you choose what fits to you better!

5. “Kali’s Seafood Restaurant”
A classic island tavern where you can find fresh fish delicacies just out of the water! You will find amazing wines to drink with your dishes and amazing “Ouzo” ! Compare it with seafood and you will be amazed! Very good prices and very friendly staff!
You already may wonder where you will stay for the night to relax and recharge yourself! We already taken the initiative to find for you the best places!
1.”Coralli holidays Resort”
Located at southest point of Livadi just 10 minutes of walking, with an amazing beach near it with a lot of trees with enough shade to relax under it! Very well mainteined resort with amazing poolside bar! Very friendly staff that can help you for everything!

2.”Serifos palace”
Also located at Livadi but one of the best places you can stay overnight! Unbelievable view from most of rooms, very well equiped and very silent! Ideal for families and not only!
Except all these places, serifos has also some very interesting sightseens to visit!. For sure a must stop is the Folklore museum at Chora where you can meetall the history of this island and understand how this island developed by the years! An other interesting point is the old Aquaduct where you will find some very interesting abandoned equipment! A really historical and important place for this island!

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As we write for all these sightseens we don not have to forget about the “Taxiarchos Churh” at “Galani” Village. A unique church which is there since 1572! The building style is like a fortress and difficult you will find an other like this! When you visit it you will understand yourself how strange this building is as the only enterance is about 4 meters taller than the ground! Of course there is a ladder waiting for you…

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When your day comes to her end there is nothing better than a relaxing drink or coctail and at Serifos, there is a place that will make you feel magical! Visit “Vatrachos” at Chora, a very interesting bar for all of you! It’s location is really unique on a “corner” between 2 streets! Choose your drink from the very interesting catalogue and let the music vibes to travel you and your friends!

 

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All these are just some of the beauties and activities of Serifos.. We hope to find out yourself  how magical this island is! Take your family or friends, find the way you will reach it (we already told you the best way), and do not loose more time. Visit Serifos !

You can find more islands to visit by sailing in our sailing island portfolio here.