Serifos, which in the past was well known for its mines, has so far escaped to the ravages of mass tourism but is very popular with Greek visitors. Here it is still possible to enjoy the beautiful unspoilt beaches and a taste of the "real Greece " where isolated homesteads can only be reached via a donkey track. The tourist facilities on Serifos don't extend much beyond a few hotels, rooms to let and waterfront tavernas offering traditional Greek food. The sea is no doubt the main attraction, a transparent sea that washes solitary beaches and untouched bays, the ideal holiday destination for a relaxing break.
The island doesn’t have its own airport, the nearest one is in Milos which is southwest of Serifos and two hours away by ferry. There are also daily ferry connections to Pireaus and Kimolos. Less frequent ferries run to and from the islands of Kythnos, Paros, Syros and Folegandros. Ferries run once a week to Santorini, Ios and Sikinos. You'll need to be a keen walker or hire a car or a motorbike to explore the island which is dotted with traditional villages, pretty white chapels and farms where tomatoes, vines and olives are cultivated in fertile valleys amid the hills.