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In the western Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, Serifos is a rugged, little-visited Cycladic island with a snow-white Chora on a rocky summit and quiet sandy beaches. The former mining facilities and wild landscape make the island a genuine hidden gem.

What awaits you

BeachHikingNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–September: up to 24°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 26°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: May, October, November — a pleasant 19°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–September.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
12°
Feb
12°
Mar
15°
Apr
17°
May
22°
Jun
24°
Jul
24°
Aug
23°
Sep
19°
Oct
17°
Nov
15°
Dec
Water temperature
17°
Jan
16°
Feb
16°
Mar
17°
Apr
19°
May
23°
Jun
25°
Jul
26°
Aug
25°
Sep
23°
Oct
21°
Nov
18°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
10h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
13h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
8h
Nov
8h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
9d
Feb
7d
Mar
3d
Apr
3d
May
1d
Jun
0d
Jul
1d
Aug
2d
Sep
1d
Oct
7d
Nov
11d
Dec

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Serifos as a Vacation Destination

Serifos is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 24°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Tent camping sites are available.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 26°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
EL
Camping
Tent