Seriphos of Serifos – history
History The inhospitable offshore islet of Seriphopoula has remarkably revealed traces of a human presence in the Late Neolithic period. In the west of Seriphos itself are settlements from the [...]
Seriphos of Serifos – Livadi & Chora
Livadi & Chora The bay of Livadi—focus of all the island’s communications—is a deep and well-protected inlet with imposing hills to the west and north, and a long headland to the east. The [...]
Seriphos of Serifos – south loop of the island
South loop of the island (Livadi = 0.0km for distances in the text) The barren and dramatic south coast of the island has a chain of coves and sandy bays, and is the area most exploited for iron. [...]
Seriphos of Serifos – north loop of the island
North loop of the island (Livadi = 0.0km for distances in the text) The route to the north of the island from the port at Livadi, passes Chora and climbs to a height of 500m in the space of 8 km. [...]
Seriphos of Serifos – general
General From the sea Seriphos has a striking profile. Spacious and relatively empty, it is the most mountainous of the Western Cyclades with a ridge of peaks well over 500m high and long ravines [...]