SERIFOS TRANSPORT
To Serifos : Serifos is 73 nautical miles from Piraeus. The journey by ferry - boat takes 4 hours and 15 minutes, whilst by catamaran is reduced to 2 hours and 10 minutes.
In Serifos : From early morning until late at night there is a bus running every half hour from Livadi to Hora, a route undertaken by the local bus company (KTEL) ,
their telephone numbers are 22810 51034 22810 51034
and 22810 51211 22810 51211.
The journey takes 20 minutes.
For other routes on asphalted roads, one can take a taxi, of which two exist on the island ( 22810 51245 -- 22810 51245 -- 22810 51435 -- 2810 51435 )
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Serifos Council : 22810 51210 22810 51210
Serifos Police : 22810 51300 22810 51300
Serifos Port Authority : 22810 51470 22810 51470
Serifos Rural Doctors : 22810 51202
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An island of strong opposites Serifos has a natural magnetic force due to its metalliferous rocks which make it an ideal choice for peaceful holidays. It has an area coverage of approximately 75 sq kms ( approximately as large as Syros ) and around 10 kms in total length of beaches.
The capital of Serifos, Hora is magical with windmills and flagged pavements, it is a very beautiful island settlement. The whole island is like a balcony over the Aegean, with a view from the north of Kythnos, Syros from the northeast, due east is Paros , Sifnos from the southeast and Milos due south.
Arrival and departure. Daily from Piraeus by conventional ferry-boat in 4 hours and 15 minutes, or by catamaran in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Departures from Piraeus are in the mornings (except Fridays at 16.00 ) so one can enjoy the whole day, whilst return trips are always in the afternoons. For unfortunate accidents or illness, the island is equipped with a heliport in excellent condition, from where a night-time trip
is also possible.
Serifos was known for its metalliferous layers from mythological times.It was migrated by Viotians and Kings Dikti and Polidekti. From the 6th century BC it had its own currency.
Perseus , the mythical son of Dias and Danae grew up here and as soon as he came of age, to free his mother from the suffocating love that Polidekti had for her, he beheaded Medousa, the terrible monster. Odysseus also called in here on his return to Ithaki, but he didn't live comfortably in the cyclops, Polyfimos's cave, who saw him off marking him with a rock just outside the bay of Koutala.There are still remains of the Cyclops Wall at this point.
Minoans from Crete and Mycenaeans migrated to the island and began operating their mines (Moutoula, Galani ). In the crusade of the Achaeans during Troy though, Serifos shines with its absence. In the middle of the 7th century BC, the island became a colony of the Ionians. Later, Serifos indirectly took part in the crusade of Alexander the Great since all his swords and those of his associates were made of metal from Serifos. Remains of metal from these times still exist in Avessalo.
After the Hellenistic Period Serifos stayed in the background.Due to its need of protection from the Turks, due tois owed to its main settlement, Hora with its houses in a perfectly closed circle.The fortification was completed the 6 heavy gates ("Lotzies") with loopholes on the perimeter.
In the second half of the 19th century Serifos, once again comes into the spotlight with the intense operation of its subsoils from foreign businessmen.
At The Headquarters in Mega Livadi, one of the most beautiful examples of neoclassical architecture in the Aegean, in August of 1916, after scuffles involving miners and security guards, an agreement was signed for the first time in Greece for an eight hour working day, and a union was founded, initiated by Constantine Speras from Serifos.
After the Second World War national markets were on the increase, European countries were toughly competitive with their mineral prices and made the extraction of iron-ore non-economic. Production was reduced and the mines in Serifos closed down completely in 1963. Thousands of metal miners left the island which transformed it from a place of prime production into a high class holiday resort.
SIGHTS
Serifos Folklore Museum.
The museum was founded in1976. It is owned by the Serifos League and is unique of its kind on the island.Housed in a residence with characteristic architecture in Kato Hora, the Folklore Museum imposes the area. A collection of items from everyday life in Serifos such as woven goods, ceramics, household utensils, porcelain, local costumes and other objects. The Folklore Museum of Serifos also has an area for events. In the 300 -seated open theatre spiritual and artistic displays have taken place here since the summer of 1995, which contribute to the cultural upgrading of the island. This is also a proposal of the Serifos League with the celebration of its 100 year anniversary since its foundation (1896 - 1996).
Hora
Kastro and especially the sunset here truly are a reward for the hike which is neccessary to reach it.
The Archaeological Museum has a very small but interesting collection.
The Castlemonastery of Taxiarhis (archangels). The monastery, built in 1572 with fortress - style construction having a high wall, loopholes, small openings and a unique entrance (low heavy gate) which is 4m high, dominates the northeastern part of the island.
The three - junctional church, made up of a single area with a dome, a fantastic altar and old wall - paintings (murals), it houses in the centre of the floor a marble plaque with a twin-headed eagle dated from 1659.
Koutalas
"The Throne of Cyclops", "the White Tower", "the Old Womans Castle", Koutala cave (Stavrakopoulou), with fantastic stalagtites and stalagmites and crystallised ancient clay utensils are important attractions of the area , as are the impressive railway system built up on stone - built roads and ramps, from where the wagons transported the ore from the slopes of the surrounding hills at "Skales" for loading.
Mega Livadi
The Headquarters, an elegant neoclassical mansion used to house the offices, laboratories,warehouses and the luxurious residence of the Gromans, european businessmen who took advantage of the mineral richness of the island until the period inbetween the First and Second World Wars.
The Hero, marble offering in honour of the miners revolt of 1916.
The Thermal Springs and the private rock collection are exhibited in a building erected on the site of the old school.
The Underground Gallery which stretches as far as Koutala, an inheritance of the Gromans where nobody should attempt to pass through without the accompaniment of an experienced local guide.
Loading Bridge
Constructed from iron,from the beginning of the 20th century, one end of it is on the ground, whilst the other end is attached to a pylon in the sea.
Serifos Nightlife
Most of the places of entertainment in Serifos can be found in Livadi, parallel to the beach and down its narrow streets. Livadi has to offer cafeterias, bars, discos and night clubs which stay open until very late, whilst it also has an abundance of restaurants,tavernas and ouzo bars where one can enjoy delicious delicacies and local specialities. In Hora, Megalo Livadi and Koutala there are picturesque fish - tavernas and cafeterias on the sea - front.
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