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.

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.

Agios Athanasios

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

Sikamia

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

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.

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.

”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.

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.

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.

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.