Summer in Greece is usually linked to one or more Greek islands. There are some that are famous or photogenic, others that are getting noticed but some islands remain essentially under the radar. Serifos, in the Cyclades, is one of them, a wonderful destination for those looking for something above and beyond a glittery façade or just a picture-perfect setting. So why Serifos? Nōstos Boutique Hotel, the newest sustainable hotel opening on the island has a few suggestions on why to explore the island and how. Prices staying at the sustainable Nōstos Boutique Hotel start from 60 euros per night.
Discover Beaches
Serifos is an island famous for some of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean, with over 70 along its lacy shores. They can be accessed either on foot, by road or by boat. Most of the beaches of the island don’t offer any facilities thus maintaining their natural beauty, remaining untouched over time. Some examples include:
- Livadakia – where the Nōstos Boutique Hotel is located
- Kalo Ampeli
- Kalogyros
- Lia
- Kentarchos
- Avesalos
Discover The Island’s Villages
Most Cycladic islands has one thing in common – the main capital town but in most cases is a village. Serifos is not exception Chora is the capital where most of the landmarks are situated like the churches, museums and of course the townhall dating back to 1904, designed by the famous architect Ernest Ziller! A neoclassical building amidst the white and blue sugarcube house! Other villages to visit include:
- Livadakia
- Galani
- Koutalas
- Pyrgos
- Livadi
Discover Serifos by foot, by bike or by boat
- Hiking - Serifos has about 80 kilometers of paths, streets and dirt roads. These 80 kilometersare designated hiking trails and an alternative way of exploring the island’s beauty.
- Biking – Why not discover the island’s beautiful landscape by bike. There are a number of cycling trails and visitors can choose from bicycles or e-bikes
- Boating – rent a boat in Livadi and getting delve into the island’s many secret coves or beaches.
Discover The Experiences
- Water Sports – from canoeing to kite surfing are available on Serifos including windsurfing and scuba diving too. The Serifos Sunset Run combines both running and swimming and takes place in September – a must for runners!
- Wine Tasting at sunset at the organic winery Chrysoloras
Where to stay while visiting Serifos; The Nōstos Boutique Hotel, a 17-room property located within easy reach from one the island’s most beautiful beaches – Livadakia. What makes Nōstos Boutique Hotel stand out apart from the location, it’s a stylish hotel made sustainably. This is a chic hotel fully sustainable and using local materials, local architects, designers giving it a local personality with an international flair.
There are four different types of rooms: maxi, cosy double, cosy triple and mini. In total there are 15 rooms and two suites. The Maxi rooms have Jacuzzis to add a bubbly feeling to the stay. Prices start from 60euros per room per night for the mini room including taxes and breakfast.
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