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Archaeological Collection of Serifos

Serifos


This modest museum displays fragments of mainly Hellenic and Roman sculpture excavated from the kastro. Panels in Greek and English retell the legend of Perseus, the mythic hero who washed ashore on Serifos as a baby. The building's not well signed; look for it near the upper bus stop.


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Nearby Serifos attractions

1. Livadakia

1.33 MILES

Just over the headland that rises from the ferry quay, this gorgeous tamarisk-fringed beach has a long swoop of coarse golden sand and a rustic taverna.

2. Ramos

1.68 MILES

Just past Livadakia, Ramos is a small sandy beach backed with grapevines and a smattering of flash holiday apartments.

3. Martinakia

17.37 MILES

Although you can swim in the centre of town, you're better off walking 10 minutes north to this pretty little cove.

4. Museum of Popular Art & Folklore

17.42 MILES

This quirky museum has an intriguing assortment of old costumes, pots, textiles and photographs. It's on the central square just opposite the post office;…

5. Episkopi

17.76 MILES

This wide swathe of coarse grey sand is a 30-minute walk north of the harbour. There's a popular beach bar at one end and a tiny church at the other.

6. Archaeological Museum of Sifnos

18.23 MILES

This small museum in the heart of Kastro houses archaeological remains from the ancient town. It's sometimes inexplicably closed.

7. Church of the Seven Martyrs

18.3 MILES

From the seaward end of town, a steep but sturdy path leads down the cliff to this tiny blue-domed church, set on its own little promontory surrounded by…

8. Acropolis of Agios Andreas

18.32 MILES

At the heart of the island, about 2km south of Apollonia, this well-excavated hilltop acropolis dates from the Mycenaean period (13th century BC). Take in…