Serifos - General Info
Description:
A dome-shaped island in the Middle Cyclades, roughly midway between Kithnos and Milos. Although the high ground appears barren, the island is ringed with trees and inland there are several lush, green valleys. A quiet place off the tourist map, renowned for its good food, with a wonderful “chora” (old town) perched high up on the hill (photos courtesy of SY Big Sky).
Position:
37° 08.58’N, 24° 31.0’E (harbor entrance)
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There is now a HM to assist with mooring, water but still no electricity.
The outside walls to the north of the marina become untenable at night when the Meltimi is blowing. It’s been blowing non stop 24/7 for 9 days now.
Holding off the beach is not great in strong winds, boats we’re dragging anchors night after night during the Meltimi. Holding is much better just north of the marina entrance in the deeper water.
A few lazy lines in the marina, beware of this mooring chain 25 meters out from the pontoon if using your anchor, best to drop anchor in 4 meters as close to the boats lying side-on on the north wall opposite.
This is not a good port in strong winds.
As of this date there is no change in the situation with the marina, few lazy lines, no electricity, limited water points, no charge, otherwise great!
Posted on behalf of SY “Sarabella” Hanse 470e
Here is the latest update (June 2017): The harbour is finished but electricity is still not running. Water is free and there is nobody around (no harbourmaster) and you don’t pay any fees (?!).
Mooring lines are partly cut or lying on the ground but don’t try to anchor it could cost you a fortune to free you from a mooring chain. Lots of yachts therefore go alongside, which of course shortens the availability of places.
According to insiders, the government has not yet given the permission to manage the harbour. A Carrefour shop is just opposite and showers (€4) are available in the building next to the Alpha bank. My eating out recommendation: “Kali seafood”.
Ormos Koutala, 38°08.0’N, 24°27.5’E, provides a quieter alternative when the southerlies permit.
The new marina doesn’t have lazy lines along the full length of the pontoon, stopping several berths short of the outer end. Take care of the ground chain when anchoring.
Serifos should not be missed when cruising the Cyclades, Livadhi is pleasant and the Chora spectacular. In the past the short jetty made it crowded and anchoring in the bay is uncertain because of weeds, and impossible in strong southerlies.
This past winter a new harbour has been built with solid concrete piers and lazy lines making it safe in virtually all conditions. Electricity and water are being installed in the new harbour and should be working soon.
Plenty of small supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants both with free wifi, bank/atm. A sandy beach at the end of the bay. No idea what the charges are going to be, for the 2 days we were here no one came to collect mooring fees and the port police keep well hidden.
On the old pier, a waterman come around to dispense water and a few of the electrical outlets are still activated. There is frequent 1.70 euro bus service to the Chora, about a 5 kilometer walk uphill, likewise downhill, but a walking path cuts the distance to about 3 KM