Serifos Map 2026: Beaches, Villages, Port and Hiking Trails

Q: Which port will my ferry arrive at on Serifos?

Serifos has one port, at Livadi , on the sheltered south east coast. Every ferry arrives here, and the hilltop capital, Chora , rises on the hill above, a short climb up by bus, taxi or a steep walk.

Q: How far is Chora from the port on the map?

Chora sits directly above the port at Livadi , a short but steep drive of a few minutes up the hillside, or a stiff walk up the old stone steps. On the map you can see it perched high above the harbour, which is what gives the town its dramatic views.

Serifos is one of the quieter islands in the western Cyclades, a rugged, rocky place with a dramatic hilltop capital and a scatter of sandy beaches around its coast. It stays calm even in high summer, so knowing where the port, the Chora and the beaches sit is the main thing to plan. This Serifos map puts it all in one view, from the port at Livadi up to the striking hilltop Chora, and out to the beaches and old mining villages.

Click any pin on the map to see photos, a short description and a direct link to the full guide for that spot. You can also switch the layers on and off to show just the beaches, just the villages, or just the roads and paths.

Interactive Serifos map

The map above shows every place we cover on Serifos. Below you will find the same places written out by area, so you can read through them and click straight to the guide for anywhere that interests you.

The port and how the island is laid out

Serifos has one port, at Livadi, a sheltered bay on the south east coast. This is where the ferries arrive, and it is the island’s main hub for tavernas, rooms and boats, with the beach village of Livadakia just around the bay. To plan your arrival, see how to get to Serifos.

Above the port, the whitewashed capital of Chora climbs a steep cone of rock, crowned by a ruined Venetian castle. It is one of the most dramatic hilltop towns in the Cyclades. The rest of the island is rugged and thinly populated, with beaches around the coast and the old mining village of Megalo Livadi on the west side. For the full picture, see our main Serifos guide.

Villages on the map

Serifos has a small number of settlements, each with its own feel. Livadi, the port, is where island life centres, with the neighbouring beach village of Livadakia close by. Above them, Chora is the star, a steep, whitewashed town spilling down from its Venetian castle, with wide views over the sea. On the far west coast, Megalo Livadi is a quiet former mining village with a striking industrial past, the place where a famous miners’ strike helped win the eight hour working day in Greece. For more, see our guide to the best villages on Serifos.

Beaches on the map

Serifos has more beaches than its quiet reputation suggests, spread around a rugged coast, and the map is the easiest way to find them. The beaches near Livadi and Livadakia are the most convenient, sandy and handy for the port. More beaches are dotted around the coast, some reached by rough roads or on foot, which keeps them quiet even in August. The map shows which you can drive to easily and which take a little more effort.

Things to see on the map

The landmark of Serifos is the Venetian Castle of Chora, the ruined fortress crowning the hilltop capital, reached by climbing the stepped lanes of the town for one of the best views in the Cyclades. Over on the west coast, the old mining works around Megalo Livadi tell the story of the island’s industrial past. Serifos is also a good walking island, with old stone paths linking the port, the Chora and the quieter corners of the coast. Before you travel, check conditions on the Serifos weather page, and for the best light see the Serifos photography guide.

Getting around Serifos

Once you can see how the island is laid out, the next step is deciding how to get about. A bus links Livadi with the hilltop Chora through the day, which is the journey most visitors make. To reach the beaches and villages further around the coast, many people hire a car or scooter, since services are limited outside the main route. For full details see our guides to getting around Serifos and the Serifos bus timetable.

Explore more of Serifos

Now that you can see how the island fits together, read the full Serifos guide for the villages, beaches and how to get around, or plan how you will reach the island on our ferry page. To see how Serifos connects to the rest of the group, use the full Greek islands map.

Which port will my ferry arrive at on Serifos?

Serifos has one port, at Livadi, on the sheltered south east coast. Every ferry arrives here, and the hilltop capital, Chora, rises on the hill above, a short climb up by bus, taxi or a steep walk.

How far is Chora from the port on the map?

Chora sits directly above the port at Livadi, a short but steep drive of a few minutes up the hillside, or a stiff walk up the old stone steps. On the map you can see it perched high above the harbour, which is what gives the town its dramatic views.

Where are the beaches on the Serifos map?

The most convenient beaches are around Livadi and Livadakia near the port. More beaches lie around the coast, some reached by rough roads, which keeps them quiet. The map shows which are close to the port and which take more effort to reach.

Where is Megalo Livadi on the map?

Megalo Livadi is on the far west coast, away from the port, reached by a road across the island. On the map you will see it set apart on the western side, the old mining village with its industrial buildings and a quiet beach.

Do you need a car on Serifos?

For the port and the Chora, no, the bus links the two well. But Serifos is rugged and its beaches and the western villages are spread around the coast with limited buses, so a car or scooter helps if you want to explore. Looking at the map shows why the far corners are easier with your own transport.