CLIMATE
Serifos shares the typical weather of Cyclades. During the summer, the heat is dry around 30-35 degrees Celsius and usually 3-4 degrees lower than in continental Greece. The famous “meltemia”, which are strong winds, blow all around the Aegean Sea, but especially in Cyclades, during the month of August. Sometimes they are too strong, something that necessitates the prohibition of sea traveling. However, they are also beneficial, since the heat is quite intense in July and August. So the winds are much needed and awaited.

During the winter months there is a lot of rainfall and humidity. Snow rarely makes its appearance and the cold is mild.

TELEPHONE
National prefix for Greece is +30 if you are calling from abroad.
 
Area Code for Serifos is 22810 and the local phone numbers have 5 digits. If you wish to call abroad, you have to start by dialing the other country’s national prefix (i.e Germany is 0049, England is 0044 etc.) and then continue with the desired area code and number. 

CURRENCY
Euro €
Euro Coins: 1 and 2 euro coins (gold and silver colour) 10, 20 and 50 cents (gold colour) 1, 2 and 5 cents (copper colour) 1 euro = 100 cents/centimes
Euro Bank Notes: come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. It is not always easy to receive changes for 200 and 500 euro notes.

The road network of the island is somewhat decent, but keeps getting better. During the summer months there are frequent bus itineraries between Livadi and Hora and between Livadi and several destinations in the island (mainly beaches). Few car and scooter rental agencies are also located in Livadi and Livadakia.

LOCAL BUSES
KTEL:    +30 22810 51034

TAXI SERVICE
You can also get around the island by taxi. The main taxi stand is in Livadi. You are advised to ask for the fare before getting in to avoid surprises. If you are in Hora, you need to call in advance to book your ride, especially when it’s after midnight (this is when the bus rides stop).

Galanos Th.:    +30 6973 801051
Gounaris G.:     +30 6944 473044
Moustakas V.:     +30 6944908637
Halida P.:     +30 6932431114

RENT A CAR OR MOTORBIKE
There are few car rental agencies on the island, located in Livadi and Livadakia. Make sure you book well ahead, especially if you are planning on visiting the island during the months of July and August (high season). 

Usually you have to be 21 years old to rent a car and you definitely need a valid driving license. Insurance is optional. Make sure you check the condition of the car beforehand. If you sign for its mint condition, this is how you should return it, otherwise you will be charged with damages. Also, you need to return the car with the amount of gas it had when it was delivered to you.

Be careful. No agency should withhold your driving license or ID card. These can only be photocopied, if necessary, and then delivered back to you. You should carry your personal documents at all times.

You should always remember that the streets across the island are small, sometimes dangerous, on steep cliffs and with abrupt turns. You also need to remember that you cannot park anywhere. Buses are bulky, the streets are narrow and if you are on the way, a tow truck might move your car and you will most definitely get a ticket. Remember not to violate the speed limits. Except from dangerous, some streets are often crossed by animals and/or pedestrians in the middle of nowhere.

Same rules apply in case you are interested in renting a motorcycle or a scooter. Only in this case you need to be extra careful and always wear a helmet

Kartsonaki – Livadakia: +30 22810 51534
Coralli – Livadi: +30 22810 51488
Blue Bird – Livadi: +30 22810 51511 & +30 6936 404404
Politis – Livadi: +30 22810 51116
Tomaso - Rent a car – Livadi: +30 22810 52000

•    Port authority: +30 22810 51470

INTERNATIONAL PRESS
You can find International Press in Livadi, at the Agency located near Serifos Beach Hotel. 

HEALTH
•    Local Clinic: +30 22810 51202

PHARMACY 
•    It is located in Livadi, next to the Post Office: +30 22810 51205