Cycladic swims among tranquil sands and rugged inlets
With crystal-clear waters, ranging from the serene to the untamed, the beaches of Serifos embody the very simplicity that makes the Cyclades unique.
Psili Ammos is the most famous — a sprawling expanse of near-white sand and shallow, transparent waters that shimmer in the light. Should you linger until dusk, watch as the sea turns to burnished copper and the island descends into silence.
At Agia Marina and Lia (a favourite beach among naturists) peace and simplicity prevail, with a few tamarisk trees for shade and clear waters that deepen gradually.
Further south, at Ganema, the road leads to a sweeping bay with turquoise waters and fine pebbles. The neighbouring beaches of Koutalas (named for the bay’s spoon-like shape) and Vagia (with its small pebbles) conceal tiny inlets with old mines, shadows of history, and a sense of being suspended in time.
On the eastern side, beyond Kentarchos, the road winds down toward Karavas beach; exceptionally difficult to reach by land, it offers a near-lunar landscape of rugged rocks and the call of seabirds echoing over the water.
For the more adventurous, Sykamia and Karavi offer a rare sense of seclusion. Closer to Megalo Livadi (a narrow beach with shallow waters), Livadakia and Avessalos —famed for its breathtaking sunsets— are more vibrant, home to small traditional cafés and a young crowd that returns year after year.
Psili Ammos is the most famous — a sprawling expanse of near-white sand and shallow, transparent waters that shimmer in the light. Should you linger until dusk, watch as the sea turns to burnished copper and the island descends into silence.
At Agia Marina and Lia (a favourite beach among naturists) peace and simplicity prevail, with a few tamarisk trees for shade and clear waters that deepen gradually.
Further south, at Ganema, the road leads to a sweeping bay with turquoise waters and fine pebbles. The neighbouring beaches of Koutalas (named for the bay’s spoon-like shape) and Vagia (with its small pebbles) conceal tiny inlets with old mines, shadows of history, and a sense of being suspended in time.
On the eastern side, beyond Kentarchos, the road winds down toward Karavas beach; exceptionally difficult to reach by land, it offers a near-lunar landscape of rugged rocks and the call of seabirds echoing over the water.
For the more adventurous, Sykamia and Karavi offer a rare sense of seclusion. Closer to Megalo Livadi (a narrow beach with shallow waters), Livadakia and Avessalos —famed for its breathtaking sunsets— are more vibrant, home to small traditional cafés and a young crowd that returns year after year.
