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Serifos, Greece

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SerifosCyclades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries

Wild, rocky island with a dramatic hilltop village and quiet beaches.

Ferry
From Piraeus 2–5h
Villages
2
Beaches
3

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Villages & towns

What to see

Mines of Megalo Livadi
Mines of Megalo Livadi

Beaches

Psili Ammos beach, Serifos
Psili Ammos
Ganema beach, Serifos
Ganema
Vagia beach, Serifos
Vagia

Photos: Wikimedia Commons

Food

Restaurants in SerifosSee menus and book a table

Getting there & around

From Piraeus 2–5h

Map

Common questions

How do I get to Serifos?

From Piraeus 2–5h

Where should I stay on Serifos?

Popular bases include Chora, Livadi. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.

What are the best things to do on Serifos?

Highlights include Mines of Megalo Livadi.

What are the best beaches on Serifos?

Well-known beaches include Psili Ammos, Ganema, Vagia. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.

Can ferries to Serifos be cancelled because of wind?

Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.

Which islands are near Serifos?

Other islands in the Cyclades include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.

Is Serifos in the Cyclades?

Yes. Serifos is part of the Cyclades island group in Greece.

Guides about Serifos

Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.