Serifos

Serifos is nearly round and has a very indented coastline. It has a population of 900 inhabitants, a surface area of 78 square kilometres, a diameter of about 10 kms from one side to the other and a coastal perimeter of 70 kms. Main town: Chora and its main port: Livadi.

According to legend, Serifos gets its name from the ancient Greek term "sterifos", which means sterile. This is somewhat true as at first glance it seems completely arid and rocky. But it has many underground springs that have helped produce fertile valleys where lemon trees, fruit trees and vineyards flourish, the latter producing an excellent red wine.
In the south of the island are steep rocky mountainous massifs whose highest point, Mount Troullos, is at an altitude of 585 metres. The very indented coastline shelters some beautiful beaches, several bays and a multitude of creeks.
The landscape is characterized by innumerable terraced cultivations half abandoned today "sculpted" on the slopes and hills. Drystone walls following the configuration of the land extend over hundreds of kilometres and are so close to the hills that they blend into the soil, where many aromatic bushes grow.

Serifos is a fascinating island that has miraculously remained outside the major tourist influx.
It offers tourists superb untouched landscapes, a countryside shaped by the hands of men, and beautiful beaches and creeks where you can swim in privacy.
In addition, it has one of the most beautiful villages found on the Cyclades, Chora. Chora is built on a rocky outcrop in the form of a sugarloaf.
Ideal for a relaxing, worry-free holiday, this little island will appeal to anyone who loves nature, quiet beaches, or hikes. Don't hesitate to take the mule tracks which cut across it in order to discover, understand and appreciate the area in a relaxing way.

by ferry-boat: daily connections leaving from Piraeus, and from the islands of Kythnos, Kimolos, Sifnos and Milos.

by highspeed ferry (depending on the wind): daily connections from May to the end of September leaving from Piraeus and from the islands of Kythnos, Kimolos, Sifnos and Milos.

by ferry-boat: two connections a week leaving from the ports of Syros and Paros and three connections a week from the ports of Santorini, Folegandros and Sikinos.

-Trekking.
-Discover authentic Greek lifestyle in the countryside.
-Enjoy superb walks in Livadi and Chora, following a zigzag stone pathway with magnificent panoramic views.
- Stroll in the alleyways of Chora.
-Visit the 17th century Monastery of Tarxiarques.
-Discover the beautiful beaches of  Livadi, Aghios Ioannis and Psili Ammos.

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