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| Map of Serifos |
Serifos is
the 13th bigger island
of Cyclades with 75km2
extension and 1.420 population. Capital of the island is Serifos(Hora), located
Southeast of Serifos. Other major settlements are Koutalas, Megalo Livadi
and Kentarho. Serifos has long
languished the mainstream of history and modern tourism. Little has happened
here since Perseus returned with Medusa's head in time to save his mother,
Danae, from bing ravished by the local king Polydectes, turning him, his court
and the green island into stone. Many would-be visitors are deterred by the
apparently barren, hilly interior, which, with the stark, rocky coastline,
makes Serifos appear uninhabited until the ferry turns into picturesque Livadi Bay.
This element of surprise continues as you slowly discover a number of lovely
beaches around the island.
Serifos
is also great for serious walkers, who can head for several small villages in
the under-explored interior, plus some isolated coves. Many people still keep
livestock and produce their own cognac-red wines, which are an acquired taste.
Capital
of Serifos, Hora, is quiet and atmospheric (only 2km from Livadi) and one of
the most unspoilt villages of Cyclades. The
best sights are in the precarious upper town: follow signs to the castle to
reach the top via steep and occasionally overgrown stairways. The central
square, Agios Athanasios, has an attractive church and a small but colorful
Neoclassical town hall.
Beaches
Aulomonas
Aulomonas,
located in Livadi, is the biggest beach
in Serifos and one of the biggest in Cyclades.
It's a cosmopolitan sandy beach with taverns, cafes, restaurants. Road access.
Megalo
Livadi
Located
Southwest of Serifos. It's a sandy beach with clear turquoise shallow water.
There also trees that offer shade and taverns. Road access.
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| Megalo Livadi |
Psili
Ammos
Psili
Ammos voted as the best beach in Europe in
2003. It's a famous sandy beach with clear blue waters, located in the Eastern
side of the island in the Bay
of Psili Ammos.
Platis
Gialos
Platis
Gialos is a top beach with wild beauty. The beach is huge and there are
sections with sand, with pebbles and with large pebbles. It's located Northeast
of Serifos in Platis Gialos bay.
Kentarhos
Another unique landscape of Serifos, the beach below the village
Kentrarchos or Kalitsos.
There is no road that leads to the beach ,so following the
steps and the path
from the village is the only way to visit
Kentarhos. It's located in the Eastern side of Serifos
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| Kentarhos |
Other Beaches
Karavi, Notino,
Kountouros, Ganema, Vagia, Koutalas, Lia, Agios Sostis, Livadakia, Sykamia.
Sights
The castle-monastery of the Archangels.
The
monastery, built in 1572 with its
fortress-like structure, has a tall
wall, battlements, small openings in the walls and
a single input, dominating the Northeastern part of the
island.
Archaeological Museum of Serifos
The Archaeological Museum of Serifos is located in the square of the Mills in town. It has finds from classical, Hellenistic and Roman period from the various parts of the island. The main attraction of the museum: a series of headless statues and a collection of amphorae.
Hours: 8:30 to 15:00 Closed: Mondays.
Information call +30 22810 51138
The Archaeological Museum of Serifos is located in the square of the Mills in town. It has finds from classical, Hellenistic and Roman period from the various parts of the island. The main attraction of the museum: a series of headless statues and a collection of amphorae.
Hours: 8:30 to 15:00 Closed: Mondays.
Information call +30 22810 51138
Other
Sights
Castle of Gria(Koutalas),
White Tower(Koutalas), Throne of
Cyclop(Koutalas), Loutra(Megalo Livadi).
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| Serifos |
Transportation
By ferry: There is a fast catamaran service to Pireas
taking only two hours and there are good connections in the summer to many
other islands. The port is at the Livadi promontory.
Destinations: Andros(1 weekly, 4hrs), Folegandros(2-4
weekly, 2hrs), Ios(1-2 weekly, 2hrs), Kimolos(3-5 weekly, 3hrs 30min),
Kythnos(4-8 weekly, 1hr 20min), Milos(4-6 weekly, 1hr 45min), Mykonos(1 weekly,
3hrs 45min), Paros(1 weekly, 2hrs 40min), Pireas(6-8 weekly, 4hrs), Sifnos(1-3
daily, 45min), Sikinos(1-2 weekly, 3hrs 15min), Syros(1-3 weekly, 3hrs 20min),
Tinos(1 weekly, 3hrs)
Getting Around
By bus: The bus stop and timetable are at the base of
the yacht-and fishing- boat jetty. There is a circular bus route serving
Panayia-Galani-Kendarhos-Agios Ioannis-Psili Ammos(2-7 daily, circular route 1
hr), Hora(every 30min in summer, 15min) and Panagia-Galani-Kendarhos-Agios
Ioannis-Psili Ammos-Mega Livadi-Koutalas(2 daily, 30min)
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| Hora |
Useful Phone Numbers
Municipality of Serifos: 22810 51210
Police
Station: 22810 51300
Post: 22810
51239
Pharmacy:
22810 51205
Port: 22810
51470
KTEL: 22810
51034 - 22810 51211 - 22810 51345
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