Quick facts Location: a sheltered bay on the southwest coast of Serifos, about 11 kilometres from Chora. Population: around 50 today, down from roughly 700 at the height of the mining era. Known for: the ruins of the island’s iron mining industry, and the 1916 miners’ strike that won Greece’s first legally recognised 8 hour … Read more
Quick facts Location: a whitewashed hill town built at about 230 metres above sea level, roughly 4.5 kilometres inland and uphill from Livadi, the island’s port. Known for: its Venetian castle, whitewashed cubic houses climbing the hillside and 3 surviving windmills, regularly named among the most striking capital towns in the Cyclades. Layout: divided into … Read more
At a glance: Southeastern Serifos, the island’s only port and largest settlement, around 5 kilometres from Chora. A sheltered, wind protected bay that grew from a mining company headquarters into the island’s busiest tourist centre. Best suited to travellers who want an easy, well connected base right where the ferries dock, with a proper beach … Read more
At a glance: Southwestern Serifos, a short walk from the port at Livadi and around 5.3 kilometres from Chora. A small, relatively new settlement built along one of the island’s most popular sandy beaches, with rooms, tavernas and the only organised campsite on Serifos. Best suited to travellers who want an easy, walkable beach base … Read more
