Looking for the best Luxury Hotels in Serifos Greece? Serifos Island is a Greek island where the top things to do revolve around appreciating its undeveloped wild landscape, stunning beaches and authentic Cycladic island atmosphere. Serifos has truly lovely beaches, and they are by far the island’s best asset. Enjoying the unspoiled beaches are one of the top things to do on Serifos.
Most travelers have not heard of Serifos, which is a small island in the west Cyclades. It’s a dry island with lovely hills and beautiful whitewashed sugar cube houses dotting the landscape. Serifos is calm and quiet, and it isn’t touristy. You won’t feel crowded here. It’s an authentic Greek island that has not been hit by mass tourism or commercialism.
Serifos Chora, the island’s capital, is one of the most beautiful capitals of the Cyclades! After having spent the day at the Serifos beaches, enjoy the cobblestone narrow alleys of Chora to wander and have a drink at the island’s bars. Start planning your visit to Serifos Island Greece! Find all of your beach essentials here for your Serifos Island Greece vacation. You can also visit our Cyclades Travel Guide or Pinterest for information on all the best Cyclades Islands.
Serifos Weather – When to Visit
Serifos is most enjoyable in late spring – when the landscape is still green, the sea has warmed up to reasonable swimming temperatures, but the crowds have yet to descend – and early autumn, when the summer hordes have departed and the sea is at its warmest. But after late September many facilities close down, storms do hit and ferry links become sparse.
Best Serifos Beaches
Livadakia Beach
Livadakia is one of the most popular sandy beaches on Serifos. Apart from its beauty, Livadakia beach offers numerous facilities, such as bars and taverns. Livadakia beach also has a variety of water sports, a campsite, and a large shore with crystal waters. Its tamarisk trees provide shade from the sun.
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Psili Ammos Beach
Take a look at the sea’s turquoise shades, along with the fine sand, and you’ll understand why it is considered one of the best beaches in Europe. The water isn’t deep right away making it a preferred beach for families. There are two taverns right behind the beach that provide good old Greek food and cold refreshments.
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Vagia Beach
This beach is tucked in a hilly cove in the southern part of the island. It is a rocky beach with lovely clear seas. It is one of the loveliest beaches to sit on during sunset. There’s a cantina that sells sandwiches, cold drinks and iced coffees. They also rent out umbrellas and chairs.
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Ganema Beach
The water here is clear and refreshing. It’s a wide and long stretch of beach for Serifos, so there are plenty of places to pop down your umbrella and enjoy the sea view up close. There are no cantinas on the beach, nor are there sun loungers for rent at this beach.
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Agios Sostis Beach
Agios Sostis is named after the beautiful whitewashed church that sits on one of its rocky slopes. It is a unique two-sided beach that is breathtaking to see as you approach. One side of the beach is clearly more popular because the waters on that end are extremely calm and clear. The beach is rocky and pebbly but the depth inside is sandy. There’s a dock next to the church that people love diving off of as well.
Recommended Serifos Tours & Activities
Private Deep-Sea Fishing in Serifos
This charter is great both for anglers of all levels of expertise, as well as non-fishermen. Whether it’s bottom fishing, trolling, or drift fishing, you can rest assured that our professional crew will ensure your adventure is worth every penny. Book Your Private Deep-Sea Fishing in Serifos Here
7-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour from Athens to 5 Greek Islands
Exploring the Greek islands on a sailing yacht is a unique and unforgettable experience. Sailing is relaxing and will make you forget your everyday routine from the first moment. Far from roads, cars, pedestrians and traffic lights you will be able to feel the nature of the Aegean Sea, the deep blue colors under the bright sun, you will swim in lonely bays, visit traditional fishing villages, explore caves and shipwrecks. Book Your 7-Day Catamaran Tour Here.
Private 7-Day Serifos and Sifnos Tour from Athens
The specific private tour organized by The Kase Project aims to combine two beautiful islands in one touristic package. The tour is perfect for families, couples and friends who seek peaceful and magical beaches and the Greek nightlife too. Book Your Private 7-Day Serifos and Sifnos Tour from Athens Here.
Best Serifos Restaurants
Marathoriza $11 – 30
The dining space is narrow, small and simple. You’ll find hearty dishes like slow-cooked lamb, fava beans baked in a traditional ceramic pot and some seafood dishes like shrimp saganaki. Be sure to include Serifian recipes like marathotiganites (fennel fritters)or a caper dish during your dining experience. Telephone: 30 2281 052656 Web: Marathoriza
Metalleio $11 – 30
This restaurant is open year-round and has delicious plates. It isn’t a Greek tavern so it would be a good change if you want some choices beyond Greek cuisine. There are Greek dishes and some very nice pastas and salads in a more upscale setting. Metalleio is located in the street behind the main harbor’s main street. Telephone: 30 2281 051755 Web: Metalleio
To Bakaki $11 – 30
This eatery has a great view of the harbor. Bakaki specializes in meat, meat and meat — grilled the Greek way. You’ll find delicious homemade sausages, grilled pork chops, grilled chicken, Greek style meatballs and the Greek fixins like green salads and traditional dips. Telephone: 30 2281 051010 Web: To Bakaki
Kalis $11 – 30
If you love seafood, then head to Kalis. This stylishpsarotaverna (fish taverna) is located right on the harbor which is the area known as Livadi. It is the go-to place for grilled and fried calamari, octopus and fresh fish options. Telephone: 30 2281 052301 Web: Kalis
Aloni $11 – 30
Aloni has one of the best dining views making it one of the best restaurants on Serifos. It is built into the side of the hilltop main town, midway on your ascent up in your car, bike or by foot. There’s a large outdoor patio dining area that rightfully gets full in August. So, while you enjoy the sparkling harbor lights and moon glow over the sea and landscape you can decide on some traditional Greek specialties that are either slow-cooked or fresh off-the-grill. Telephone: 30 2281 052603 Web: Aloni
Best Serifos Bars
Yacht Club
Yacht Club is the oldest and most popular place in Serifos. Anybody who’s anybody comes here. It’s open from very early in the morning for breakfast, until late at night for drinks and dancing. The atmosphere is unique. This place is definitely a must and its preferred by the celebrities that visit Serifos in the summer. Telephone: 30 22810 51888 Web: Yacht Club
Skipper Beach Bar
Skipper is the most popular beach bar in Serifos and it’s located in the lovely beach of Livadakia, right by Livadi. It’s always crowded, it serves light snacks, coffee and drinks. The music is loud and there are lounge chairs by the waves and under the tamarisks! Telephone: 30 22810 52520 Web: Skipper Beach Bar
Barbarossa
A nice place to have a glass of prosecco, a coffe or something to eat after a great visit to the castle on the top of Serifos. Well hidden from the outside, but worth a visit. Telephone: 30 2281 052696 Web: Barbarossa
Best Serifos Hotels
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Hi there, I really want to say a big thank to you for sharing this insightful and amazing travel guide on Serifos Island Greece .I have always wanted to visit the Cyclades but had not heard of Serifos Island. It looks amazing. The hotels and restaurants really do look fairly reasonable compared to some of the other islands in the Cyclades. Thanks!
You are quite welcome. I am glad you enjoyed my Serifos Island Greece guide.
Terrific information you have provided on Serifos Island in Greece. After reading through the guides and looking at the wonderful beaches….and the wonderful video, I can’t wait for this pandemic to be over so that I can start planning my vacation to Serifos. I am looking forward to a vacation in Greece. I think I would also like to do some island hopping, can’t wait!
Ok Evan, I am glad you enjoyed and are looking forward to a vacation in the Cyclades. You will enjoy for sure! Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Hi Leahrae,
Absolutely great post you have here on Serifos Island in Greece. As summer draws close, my family and I have been looking on planning our summer vacation. We have a lot of places we have been considering, but really we haven’t found the perfect place to spend the time. So here I was doing an internet search and found your guide on Serifos with the beautiful pictures and detailed description of this wonderful place. I think I’m gonna like it there.
Thanks a lot for sharing such an intriguing review and look forward to share it
Great Evan, I am glad you enjoyed and appreciate you taking the time to leave me comments as well.
I was looking for information for the Cyclades and found this gem of a guide for Serifos. It looks so beautiful with so many great beaches, things to do and wonderful sounding restaurants. I’m sold! I am very happy to learn all you have here about Serifos Island Greece. I think it would make for me a great destination because of all the wonderful information that you have shared on your website here. I’ll definitely share this with other travelers, thanks a lot
You are welcome. Thanks for visiting my Serifos Island Greece post.
Hi Leahrae, thanks for sharing such a great and helpful post on Serifos Island Greece. I was actually doing some research online when I came across your website. I am looking into vacationing to Greece once this pandemic settles down. I am very interested in the Cyclades, and Serifos looks amazing. I will bookmark your site for when I am ready to start planning. Thanks!
You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed my Serifos Island Greece guide and that it will be helpful to you when you start your planning. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Wow, I really appreciate this post, traveling to a place you know nothing about is always challenging, but now have you make traveling to Greece easy for us and you have actually shown us the map of Greece so to say, Our family friend was in Greece last summer and mention how beautiful it is, you just confirm what she said. After seeing 6 different beaches in your post and you also mention the perfect one for family, I think vacation to Greece should be in my plan. thanks for the info.
You are welcome Eunice. I am glad you enjoyed my Serifos Island Greece Guide. Thanks for visiting beach travel destinations.
Hi Leahrae, I am very glad to have come across your website while making online search. It is very colourful and ready for business. It is a one stop shop for every vacation need.
I love the Serifos island in Greece. It is very exotic. I will give it a thought next time I am planning a trip. I have been to some cruise tours in Greece in the past but not Serifos.
Great job you have done. You have made it easy for any visitor to make choice. Wishing you great success.
Cheers.
Thank you so much Joseph. I am glad you enjoyed my Serifos Island Greece guide.
Serifos Island Greece is a small island in the Cyclades I now am determined to vacation to after this pandemic. What a wonderful place with all the great beaches! The fact that they are environmentally conscience is appealing to me making me want to visit soon! I like places that are well taken care of and the beauty is awe inspiring.
Well hopefully you can visit Serifos Island Greece soon! Sounds like it is your type of vacation. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
It’s easy to fall in love with the Greek Isles and I like your description with whitewashed sugar cube houses as these are picturesque when considering this location. Something I need in a place like this is a quality beach visit, and from your recommendations I really like the sound of Livadakia Beach and Ganema Beach. For entertainment, Inner Blue looks outstanding, while Aloni’s view sounds really impressive. This will be great information to have for my next Greek Isles trip, so I’ll save your post for reference. Thanks and keep up the good work!
I am glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much for visiting beach travel destinations and I appreciate the comments.
Greece is definitely one of my top 3 places to visit! I have always thought about Santorini, mainly because I have seen that place in movies and it looks gorgeous!! But after reading your article I think Serifos would be a better fit.
I don’t like the tourist atmosphere, I enjoy going someone here that has a more local feel, and doesn’t have souvenir shops on every corner. And for Spring to be one of the better times to go works perfectly! By the time we make it through a harsh Nebraska winter we are ready for some sun and warmth!!
If you had time to visit only 1 beach mentioned, which would it be?
Great choice! I prefer Serifos over Santorini any day. Much less crowded and a little lighter on your wallet. Tough choice with the beaches, but I would first head to Psili Ammos Beach. Thanks for visiting beach travel destinations.
Hi there!
I love to visit island since it is full of the sense of nature and this is definitely a great island for us to visit as well! It has breathtaking scenery and there are plenty of activities for tourism to join. Whenever I saw the picture of the blue sea, I can’t stop myself thinking about how it is going to destroy by pollution problems. Hope that everyone that visit this island may raise their awareness on protecting our nature.
Thanks for the amazing post and Serifos Island will definitely be my next destination to visit.
You are welcome Jolly. LIving on a beach myself, where ever I walk, I have a bag with me and I pick up any trash along the way. Plastic is specifically really bad for our oceans and marine life. Here where I live, we take that seriously, and a lot of products are now paper, that used to be plastic. Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve heard Greece is beautiful. One day I would love to visit there, and the fact that there are locations that are non-touristy makes it more appealing. My guess would be that the uncluttered beaches of Serifos Island would be the high dollar item in many other tourist locations, but what about there? Are the prices relatively inexpensive when compared to France, Italy, and other countries with high tourist traffic? I also know that Turkey (not far off) is also beautiful. I’d rather go to a place that is nice, less expensive and forego the bragging rights of going to a more notable place, as far as popularity is concerned.
Greek food is great! I guess the Greek food is similar in the US? If not, then I guess I really don’t know, but I’ve heard the food is excellent.
Thanks for the info!
That is whats nice about Serifos. Since it is less touristy, it is less expensive. If you were to compare with Mykonos or Santorini, now they are much more expensive. Personally I would prefer Serifos. Better on the budget and less people. Works for me 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my Serifos Island Greece Guide. I am glad you enjoyed.
This is a great site! I like how you have multiple sections that you can navigate through while on this site. You have a great arrangement of different media that shows the different spots that Greece has to offer, from the videos to the pictures as well as the travel accommodations someone would have to consider if they were to travel to the area. There are always a demand for places where people can go to explore popular beaches. One thing that I didn’t think about was the need to have certain gear when you go to these places, however, there are plenty of different activities you can participate in if you decide to go to a place like Greece. Maybe you can also add a list of activities that you personally recommend and even include pictures of yourself doing the activities if you happened to actually go there yourself.
Thats a great idea AJ, to add places I personally pick with pictures. Then I think my posts would be too long LOL. A lot of the places I pick, activities, restaurants are all personal picks. I am glad you enjoyed visiting beach travel destinations. Thanks for stopping by.
This is basically the first time that I am learning about this island and I didn’t know that it was in Greece as well. IAM very happy to learn all you have here about this particular island in Greece. I think it would make for me a great destination because of all the beauties that it has that you have shared on your website here. Great your guide you have here.
Thanks Henderson, I am glad you enjoyed my Serifos Island Greece guide. Thanks for visiting beach travel destinations.
Hello there, thank for this very detailed and informative post, as summer draws close I and my family had made out a lot of plans for our summer vacation, already activities have been lined out including our vacation meal time table, but really we havent found the perfect place to spend the time hence my reason for this search and from the beautiful pictures and detailed description of this places I think I’m gonna like it there. I’m sharing this with my wife to know her thought on it.
I think your wife will love Serifos, well you will too! It would be a great and relaxing vacation for the family. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
You have done a great job with the details of this article and I love every information about the Serifos island because there is so much to learn about it before making the travel move. Sometimes we travel to a city where we have little knowledge of the terrane and the weather ends up being too bad for us to deal. With the information here, one wouldn’t need to do much work when visiting .
Great, I agree! I am glad you enjoyed. Hopefully you can make it to Serifos Island Greece soon. Thanks for visiting beach travel destinations.
Wao! I have loved everything that has to do with Greece and its culture for a long time. I still remember reading about Greek mythology when I was in high-school. But for one reason or another I have never been able to make it to Greece. The close I’ve gone is to Croatia (I once visited Zagreb).
I have really wanted to go to Serifos Island. The scenery is wonderful and lodging seems to be affordable (at least more affordable than I initially thought). Thanks for this post!
You are welcome Ann. Now you can plan a vacation here, it really is pretty reasonable for the Cyclades. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Wow! Such a great place is this island and to say I like it would be an understatement. I truly find this to be great and I would really love to expire sometimes if I have the opportunity to do that. Thanks so much for sharing this post here. Really I appreciate and if I ever visit Greece, this would be a topper on my list
Great Sharon. I am glad you enjoyed learning more about the wonderful Serifos Island. A gem in the Cyclades. Thanks for visiting beach travel destinations.
We typically associate the Cyclades with the more well-known islands of Santorini and Mykonos, Did not realize that this group of islands also has this hidden gem Serifos. A small, calm, and less touristy island greatly appeals to us. We would love to spend our time on the beaches and have an authentic experience of life and culture in this part of the Mediterranean. Once the COVID-19 pandemic is gone, we hope to plan a visit.
Thank you for sharing and all the best.
I’m glad you enjoyed and you are right. Mykonos and Santorini are the most well known, and the most expensive. There are many hidden gems in the Cyclades just as worthy of a vacation to, with Serifos being one. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
I know I have commented on your Greece destinations in the past, but here you have another one and I just could not pass up reading about what shall definitely be another place I want to visit.
I think Greece reaches out to me because it was one of the places that the Apostle Paul visited and was a missionary to. There is so much Biblical history there, along with the beautiful and unspoiled beaches!! I frequent beaches here in Minnesota during the summer months and many are far from pristine…
I am one of those people that have never heard of Serifos before, but now that I have, I intend to make it a destination, but probably not for a couple of years now due to the Pandemic. Although, I suppose right now I could get a really good deal on airfare!
The tours sound like fun, but I think I would prefer to be a land-lubber and explore the island, the culture and the beaches!
Karin
Sounds like Serifos is right up your alley! I cannot picture “beaches” in Minnesota LOL. Although I was born in Fargo, not far from you. Minnesota is the land of the lakes, so I would imagine that there are plenty of lake beaches. I might have to explore! Thanks for stopping by my Serifos Island Greece guide.
I was just discussing this island with my spouse and we have agreed that if we go to Greece we will probably not want to return to the states to live. Thank you for renewing our love and interest for the Greek culture and all the beauty and history is holds.
Karin
You ARE welcome Karen. Yes, I know the feeling. Once my son is off on his own, I might just consider moving to paradise!
Hi,
Serifos Island! I have never heard of that one. But I have heard of other beautiful Greek islands. I am right now reading this article from the house in which I grew up decades ago. And I feel so very nostalgic because there was this advert about the Greek islands, Skopelos, Thiasos, Samos (if I got them right – we are talking 40 years here!)
Today I have been able to see one of their sister islands “live” (because you really brought it to life in this article!) albeit this one must be different from those others which could still be hustling and bustling. I personally frequently prefer places that have not been disturbed by human activity.
This article provides all the information that one would need to make an informed decision when planning to visit Greece.
Thanks and very well done!
Thanks so much Teboho! I am glad you enjoyed your digital visit to Serifos Island Greece. Hopefully soon you can travel to the Cyclades. Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate you taking the time to leave me comments.