City break in Seriphos Island. Active leisure ideas for Seriphos Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Serifos will definitely appeal to those who like hiking. There are many interesting cultural and natural sites that link together as well as well-maintained asphalt roads and narrow dirt paths. For example, you can walk just an hour on the way between Chora and Livadi or look at the small village Pyrgos, the road from its gate can lead you to almost any place on the island. For example, you can go through Galani and go to the sea and visit beautiful Sykamia Beach. You can go to the area of the oldest island windmills and then go to the abandoned village Chorio, Gymnasium and further into the picturesque forest from Kentarchos settlement. All major island beaches can also be reached on foot.

You can feel yourself in the skin of a miner in the abandoned local mines. Serifos is known as the "Iron Island". Previously, hematite, copper, magnetite and several other types of minerals were mined here. Now local «veins» are exhausted, but now the mines are very popular attraction among tourists. Here you will be told all about the difficulties of working in the local mountains, will be introduced not only to the working process but also to the life of the miners of the past. Moreover, you will go through the labyrinths of underground tunnels. You can even try to ride a wheelbarrow or swing a pickaxe. There is also the Museum of mining near this place.

If you wish, you can travel around Serifos not only on foot. The island is good for travelling by bike, especially on a mountain bike – traffic is not too intense here. If you have enough driving experience, you can ride almost everywhere. Those who want more comfort should rent a car in Livadi. If you want, you can find a cheaper rental in the capital, it is much easier to rent a car in the port because there is a large number of rental offices. In addition, you can rent not only a car but also a motorcycle. If your driving experience is less than a year or you are under 21, then you can’t rent a car. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The main port of the island is also attractive for those who love the sea. The vast majority of sightseeing tours around Serifos are sent from this place. You will swim in the open sea, visit the secluded bays, which are almost impossible to get to by land and enjoy the beautiful views on this sea walk. Sea taxis are also available from Livadi to the neighbouring Islands of the archipelago. It is easy to hire a boat here if you want to go to some remote bays or enjoy fishing in the open sea. Equipment for sea fishing can be rented right there, near the pier. Here you can often meet local fishermen, ready to talk about all the subtleties of the local quiet hunting for free.

Most of the nightlife of Serifos is concentrated in Livadi. There are many bars like Gaidaros, where you can drink a cocktail or two, dance for fun, and just enjoy time with friends and sea views. Parties are always held in the high season on the beaches close to Livada and Serifos. Serifos Scuba Divers is located in Livadi, where you can order a dive on the selected set, and rent equipment for diving or learn the basics of scuba diving with the issuance of an international license, which will allow you to dive anywhere in the world. There is a large number of different animals in the sea, and underwater landscapes will delight even the most experienced diver.

You can find almost two dozen more or less organized beaches and many small wild bays. The most popular are Agios Ioannis, Agios Sostis, Sikamia, Koutalas, Avlomonas and Psili. The latter is good due to the remoteness from the most popular tourist routes and its own tavern. Ganema is a nice place for those who want to spend a hot day in the shade of the trees, and Vaya is perfect for those who prefer the sand pebbles. City Livadakia Beach is very clean and uncrowded despite the proximity to the port, and Kalo is a good place of snorkelling. Lia is a private secluded beach, and wild Platis is nice for those who want not only to swim and sunbathe but also enjoy beautiful views. If you love nudist beaches, look for remote bays. There are more than a few dozens of secluded bays where no one will disturb you.