Serifos

Location
Serifos proudly adorns the deep blue Aegean Sea, together with the rest islands of the Cyclades. It is situated between Kythnos and Sifnos, surrounded by small barren islands.

Terrain
The rocky landscape gives it a unique, wild appearance. The bays that surround the island hide beautiful beaches and its rich (in ore) subsoil gives it the designation "Iron Island".

Nature
The surface of Serifos is mostly covered by low, dry vegetation, with just a few arable areas and scattered small green bouquets of trees and reeds.

Climate
The seasons of the year do not frighten it because the climate is usually mild and cool. During the summer months the calmness is periodically disturbed by the strong winds that blow in the Aegean.

Architecture
White houses with colorful - mostly aqua or deep blue windows and doors, keep the traditional Cycladic architecture intact, with the Chora of Serifos holding the reins of beauty.

Mythology
Serifos is inextricably linked to Greek mythology, through the adventures of Odysseus and Perseus against mythical monsters, the Cyclops Polyphemus and the mermaid Medusa.

History
From the 7th century BC up to the modern history its explored, conquered and plundered by various peoples, with the mining activity occupying a large part of its past.

Mines
The "iron" subsoil of Serifos provided wealth and fame, made the island attractive to business and was the cause of labor migration. The strike of 1916 is a significant part of its history and prime example for the pursuit of labor rights.

Traditions
Customs and traditions have not remained unaffected by the passage of centuries. But Serifos still maintains many of them, while celebrating dozens of times a year with its famous festivities.