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.

It is well worth discovering the south  west district from Hora to  Koutalas is   maybe the most beautiful in Serifos, with picturesque villages and fishing ports (Koutalas,Ganema,Vagia,Mega Livadi,Avesalos), exquisite sandy beaches , interesting sights, warm island hospitality.  Famous worldwide to fans of watersports, especially windsurfing, it also offers a variety of vacation possibilities for every taste, discover it by yourself and find out how many more surprises it holds.   Distances in Serifos are short, the roads are good and every ride has its own charm, with breathtaking views over the Aegean sea and the surrounding islands.  

Good starting points: Livadi - Walk up to the Chora via the old stairs. 
 

How to get there: By ferry from Piraeus every day in the morning or in the afternoon in only 4,15' h. By hydrofoile from Piraeus every morning in only 2.15'h. By ferry or hydrofoile from some islands in the Cyclades Central(Syros,Paros,Naxos,Myconos). By ferry or hydrofoil from some south Cycladic islands(Ios, Santorin Folegandros),every day to kithnos,Sifnos,Milos. 
 

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