Seeking Wanderland

Serifos is a little Cycladic island that captivates visitors with its raw beauty of mountainous bulks and its lovely cultural feature of traditional habitation. Serifos is a 70-square-kilometer island located between Kithnos and Sifnos. Serifos has remained mostly unmodified The natural magnificence of the island is comprised of naked hills, lush valleys, coves, and infinite bays. Serifos is an island with craggy mining sites, a wonderful past, and its own distinct character. The tranquillity of its scenery is splendor and it has some of the most stunning beaches on the Aegean Sea.

The island’s infrastructure was created in the traditional manner, in accordance with the local architectural style; white-washed tiny buildings with blue-colored frames on the windows, add to the attractiveness of the natural surroundings. Until the end of the 17th century pirate attacks were very common in the Cyclades, and Chora, the capital of the island is strategically located upon the hill to overlook the bay. Pano Chora and Kato Chora are two neighborhoods connected by flights of steps and their dwelings are built on the rocky slope offering breathtaking views of the island. The capital is the island’s most scenic village, with little white-washed buildings clustered around the hilltop and picturesque churches with unique bell towers.

The Castle of Serifos is located a brief walk away from Chora and was built by the Venetians around the 15th century. It provides stunning views of the vast blue sky that dives into the sea. Wander over to the spectacular loading rig that juts out over Megalo Livadi bay and discover the slope above the bay that has a rust-color, and is armed with ancient rail tracks, wagons, and tunnel mouths. The most prominent monastery of Serifos was rected in the 16th century, it is called Taxiarches, and the view from its abbey is breathtaking. At last The Throne of Cyclops is located in Cape Kyklopas, is a beautiful site with a panoramic view of the island’s southwestern side.

There is a variety of bays on this island, between them a wanderer will find sandy and pebbly beaches, mostly non organized, Livadakia, Vagia and Psili Ammos are some of the most popular ones with Kalo Ambeli and Lia beach following them. The island is ideal for both individual time, and active travellers searching for outdoor activities, such as hiking, trekking, climbing, mountain biking, and scuba diving.