Le meilleur de Sérifos

Serifos Essentials

Serifos combines rugged industrial heritage with classic Cycladic aesthetics. This selection features the island’s mining history at Mega Livadhi, marked by its 19th-century loading bridge, alongside the fortified 16th-century Monastery of the Taxiarches. The list highlights the architectural heart of Chora, including its blue-domed metropolis and traditional stone alleys, and spans diverse coastal landscapes from the dual-sided beach of Agios Sostis to the tamarisk-shaded shores of Ganema and Sikamia.

Serifos Essentials — Carte

A

Mega Livadhi

Site of the island's mining history, featuring a 19th-century iron loading bridge and the abandoned neoclassical headquarters of the mining company. The beach has shallow, calm waters.

B

Agios Athanasios

A small, white-washed chapel in the Pano Chora district, representative of traditional Cycladic religious architecture.

C

Sikamia

One of the largest beaches on the north coast, featuring a mix of sand and pebbles with natural shade provided by tamarisk trees.

D

Agios Sostis

A distinctive double-sided beach named after the small chapel perched on the rocky headland. It is known for its golden sand and clear, calm waters.

E

Taxiarches Gabriel

A 16th-century fortified monastery dedicated to the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. It features high defensive walls and serves as the island's primary religious landmark.

F

”Agios Athanasios” Metropolis church of Serifos

The 17th-century cathedral of Serifos, located in the main square of Pano Chora. It is recognized by its blue dome and neoclassical architectural elements.

G

Platis Gialos

A northern coastal area consisting of three small, sandy coves. It is less crowded than southern beaches and offers views across the Aegean.

H

Ganema

A large beach on the south coast with a combination of sand and white pebbles. Its position provides protection from the northern summer winds.

I

CHORA

The island's capital, built amphitheatrically on a steep hill. It is divided into Kato and Pano Chora, featuring narrow stone alleys and Venetian castle ruins at the summit.