Serifos, a western Cyclades island in the South Aegean, Greece. Chora is the hilltop capital and Livadi is the port, about 170 km east-southeast of Piraeus.

Population in Serifos

1,241 permanent residents in the 2021 census, for the municipality (1,420 in 2011).

Internet Speed in Serifos

Average 45 Mbps (VDSL) in Chora; Starlink widely available reaching 200 Mbps

Currency & Banking in Serifos

Euro. On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank reference used for Greece was 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars, so 1 US dollar = 0.8925 euro. The municipal phone list puts Alpha Bank in Livadi (22810 51780 and 22810 51709).

A dam of 700,000 cubic metres was built in 2004 at Steno, near Livadi, for the island water supply. Tap water is drinkable in most tourist areas; taste varies on small islands, and bottled water is widely sold.

230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).

Prepaid SIMs from Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova (the country guide still says Wind) need a passport or national ID. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 14.50 euro for 30 days (9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS). A short stay can use Vodafone Data Day, 15 GB for 1.20 euro over 24 hours.

Banking for Expats in Serifos

Alpha Bank is the only bank on the municipal phone list, with a branch in Livadi (22810 51780 and 22810 51709).

Accommodation in Serifos

Most rooms are in Livadi. The municipality points to the furnished-rooms association Taxiarchis at roomsinserifos.gr. Indigo Studios in Livadi lists from 50 euro, and Livadakia beach has a campsite with a pool.

Cashless Friendly in Serifos

Visa, Mastercard and Maestro are widely accepted in shops, hotels and on ferries and airlines. Some restaurants do not take cards, and cash is still common on smaller islands and in kiosks.

Short Term Rentals in Serifos

Serifos Dream Houses (Livadi) - approx. €1,200/month (off-season)

Budget Accommodation in Serifos

Coralli Camping (Livadi) - approx. €15-25/night for bungalows

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Serifos

Most visitors stay in Livadi, the port, which has the shore restaurants and the ferry.

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Serifos

Chora (Upper Town) for views and quiet atmosphere during the day

Best Coworking Space in Serifos

No coworking space is listed by the municipality or the travel guide.

Best Cafe for Work in Serifos

Stou Stratou (Chora) - great Wi-Fi and quiet mornings; Robinson (Livadi)

Networking Events in Serifos

Informal gatherings at local bars in Chora during sunset

Social Events for Expats in Serifos

Serifos Cultural Festival (July-August); local Facebook groups for winter residents

Best Taxi/Ride App in Serifos

No ride-hailing app is listed. The municipality gives four hire phones: Gounaris 694 447 3044, Moustakas 694 490 8637, Doka 697 380 1051 and Chrysoloras 697 402 2805.

Bike/Scooter Rental in Serifos

Posidonion Rentals (Livadi) - approx. €20-30/day for a scooter

Best Beach Nearby in Serifos

Livadakia, a short walk from Livadi past Agios Yiorgos, is the better town beach. Psili Ammos is on the summer beach bus from the port for 2 euro.

Top Regional Airline in Serifos

The travel guide gives the ferry from Piraeus to Livadi as the way onto the island, and does not list a flight.

Top International Airline in Serifos

Lufthansa, Emirates (To Athens International Airport ATH)

Highway Access in Serifos

Livadi to Chora is 4.5 km on the main road. A northern and a southern paved road complete a ring around the island, including Mega Livadi and Koutalas.

Main Train/Transit Hub in Serifos

The ferry port is at Livadi. On the late October 2026 timetable, SeaJets takes about 2 hours 5 minutes from Piraeus and Fast Ferries about 4 hours, with fares from 37 euro.

Public Transport Passes in Serifos

There is no monthly pass. The Livadi to Chora bus is 2.20 euro (tickets on the bus; summer timetable 10 July to 31 August 2026). Beach buses are 2 euro to Psili Ammos, 3 euro to Vagia and Ganema, and 4 euro to Koutalas.

Regional Travel in Serifos

Summer boats from Livadi run back to Piraeus and on toward Milos. The western Cyclades ferries from Piraeus that stop at Serifos also serve Sifnos. SeaJets and Fast Ferries are the operators on the late October 2026 Piraeus timetable.

Best Hospital in Serifos

The Multipurpose Regional Clinic of Serifos is in Chora, phone 22810 51202.

Yoga & Wellness Centers in Serifos

Serifos Scuba Divers (Livadi) offers yoga retreats in summer

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Serifos

Limited facilities; mostly outdoor training and hiking trails

Laundry Services in Serifos

Self Service Laundry in Livadi (near the pharmacy)

Best Food Delivery App in Serifos

None available; order via phone directly to local tavernas

Best Local Dish to Try in Serifos

Local food is revithada (chickpeas baked with rosemary), louza (cured pork) and a local cheese, preferably from goat milk, plus marathotiganites (fennel fritters) with local wine or souma.

Vegan/Vegetarian Options in Serifos

Aloni (Chora) - excellent vegetable-based Greek dishes

Best Dessert Spots in Serifos

Meli (Chora) for traditional Loukoumades

Affordable Shopping Spots in Serifos

Kritikos Supermarket (Livadi) for local honey and cheese

E-commerce/Online Store in Serifos

Skroutz.gr (Greek Amazon equivalent) delivers via courier

Grocery Delivery in Serifos

Local grocers in Livadi offer delivery upon phone request

Bar/Nightlife Area in Serifos

In season, bars and cafe-bars on the Livadi seafront offer music and dancing. Chora has a few cafes and a taverna or two.

Local Brewery in Serifos

No local brewery; local craft beers from Cyclades available at Shark Blue

Gaice Wine Bar (Chora) - focus on indigenous Greek varieties

Street Food Stalls in Serifos

To Takimi (Livadi) for high-quality Souvlaki and Gyros (€4.50)

Popular International Cuisine in Serifos

Blue Bamboo (Livadi) - Thai cuisine

Must-See Landmarks in Serifos

The medieval castle (Kastro) crowns Chora. Ancient marble blocks built into its walls show that the old capital stood on the same hill.

Museums & Art Venues in Serifos

The Archaeological Museum in Chora, near the Square of the Mills, is open all year and shows classical, Roman and Hellenistic finds. The folklore museum in Kato Chora (founded 1976) and the mining museum in a former school at Mega Livadi are open in summer.

Historical Sites in Serifos

The White Tower (Aspros Pyrgos) is a Hellenistic marble watchtower with walls preserved to about 2 metres. English Wikipedia places it east of the Chora to Mega Livadi road, near Mega Chorio, and Greek Wikipedia places it at Koutalas bay.

Religious Sites in Serifos

The Monastery of the Taxiarchs, a fortress monastery dedicated to the archangels, was built in 1572 just outside Galani. In Panagia, the Church of the Koimisis (Xilos Panagia) is a 10th-century domed church with 12th-century frescoes.

Annual Events in Serifos

Panigiri (Feast Days) in August with traditional violin music

Cultural Districts in Serifos

Chora, also called Pano Chora, is the whitewashed Cycladic capital on the hill about a mile above Livadi.

Theater Venues in Serifos

The open-air theatre of the Serifos Association is in Kato Chora, beside the folklore museum.

Local Markets in Serifos

Weekly fruit and vegetable market in Livadi harbor

Serifos Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City: Serifos, a western Cyclades island in the South Aegean, Greece. Chora is the hilltop capital and Livadi is the port, about 170 km east-southeast of Piraeus. 1
Population: 1,241 permanent residents in the 2021 census, for the municipality (1,420 in 2011). 1
Internet Speed: Average 45 Mbps (VDSL) in Chora; Starlink widely available reaching 200 Mbps
Currency & Banking: Euro. On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank reference used for Greece was 1 euro = 1.1205 US dollars, so 1 US dollar = 0.8925 euro. The municipal phone list puts Alpha Bank in Livadi (22810 51780 and 22810 51709). 8 6
Tap Water: A dam of 700,000 cubic metres was built in 2004 at Steno, near Livadi, for the island water supply. Tap water is drinkable in most tourist areas; taste varies on small islands, and bottled water is widely sold. 2 4
Power: 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card: Prepaid SIMs from Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova (the country guide still says Wind) need a passport or national ID. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 14.50 euro for 30 days (9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS). A short stay can use Vodafone Data Day, 15 GB for 1.20 euro over 24 hours. 9 4
Banking for Expats: Alpha Bank is the only bank on the municipal phone list, with a branch in Livadi (22810 51780 and 22810 51709). 6
Accommodation: Most rooms are in Livadi. The municipality points to the furnished-rooms association Taxiarchis at roomsinserifos.gr. Indigo Studios in Livadi lists from 50 euro, and Livadakia beach has a campsite with a pool. 5 3
Cashless Friendly: Visa, Mastercard and Maestro are widely accepted in shops, hotels and on ferries and airlines. Some restaurants do not take cards, and cash is still common on smaller islands and in kiosks. 4
Short Term Rentals: Serifos Dream Houses (Livadi) - approx. €1,200/month (off-season)
Budget Accommodation: Coralli Camping (Livadi) - approx. €15-25/night for bungalows
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: Most visitors stay in Livadi, the port, which has the shore restaurants and the ferry. 3
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: Chora (Upper Town) for views and quiet atmosphere during the day

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: No coworking space is listed by the municipality or the travel guide. 3 5
Best Cafe for Work: Stou Stratou (Chora) - great Wi-Fi and quiet mornings; Robinson (Livadi)
Networking Events: Informal gatherings at local bars in Chora during sunset
Social Events for Expats: Serifos Cultural Festival (July-August); local Facebook groups for winter residents

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: No ride-hailing app is listed. The municipality gives four hire phones: Gounaris 694 447 3044, Moustakas 694 490 8637, Doka 697 380 1051 and Chrysoloras 697 402 2805. 5
Bike/Scooter Rental: Posidonion Rentals (Livadi) - approx. €20-30/day for a scooter
Best Beach Nearby: Livadakia, a short walk from Livadi past Agios Yiorgos, is the better town beach. Psili Ammos is on the summer beach bus from the port for 2 euro. 3 5 22
Top Regional Airline: The travel guide gives the ferry from Piraeus to Livadi as the way onto the island, and does not list a flight. 3
Top International Airline: Lufthansa, Emirates (To Athens International Airport ATH)
Highway Access: Livadi to Chora is 4.5 km on the main road. A northern and a southern paved road complete a ring around the island, including Mega Livadi and Koutalas. 5
Main Train/Transit Hub: The ferry port is at Livadi. On the late October 2026 timetable, SeaJets takes about 2 hours 5 minutes from Piraeus and Fast Ferries about 4 hours, with fares from 37 euro. 10 3
Public Transport Passes: There is no monthly pass. The Livadi to Chora bus is 2.20 euro (tickets on the bus; summer timetable 10 July to 31 August 2026). Beach buses are 2 euro to Psili Ammos, 3 euro to Vagia and Ganema, and 4 euro to Koutalas. 5
Regional Travel: Summer boats from Livadi run back to Piraeus and on toward Milos. The western Cyclades ferries from Piraeus that stop at Serifos also serve Sifnos. SeaJets and Fast Ferries are the operators on the late October 2026 Piraeus timetable. 3 10

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: The Multipurpose Regional Clinic of Serifos is in Chora, phone 22810 51202. 6 23
Yoga & Wellness Centers: Serifos Scuba Divers (Livadi) offers yoga retreats in summer
Gyms & Fitness Centers: Limited facilities; mostly outdoor training and hiking trails
Laundry Services: Self Service Laundry in Livadi (near the pharmacy)

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: None available; order via phone directly to local tavernas
Best Local Dish to Try: Local food is revithada (chickpeas baked with rosemary), louza (cured pork) and a local cheese, preferably from goat milk, plus marathotiganites (fennel fritters) with local wine or souma. 2
Vegan/Vegetarian Options: Aloni (Chora) - excellent vegetable-based Greek dishes
Best Dessert Spots: Meli (Chora) for traditional Loukoumades
Affordable Shopping Spots: Kritikos Supermarket (Livadi) for local honey and cheese
E-commerce/Online Store: Skroutz.gr (Greek Amazon equivalent) delivers via courier
Grocery Delivery: Local grocers in Livadi offer delivery upon phone request
Bar/Nightlife Area: In season, bars and cafe-bars on the Livadi seafront offer music and dancing. Chora has a few cafes and a taverna or two. 3
Local Brewery: No local brewery; local craft beers from Cyclades available at Shark Blue
Wine Bars: Gaice Wine Bar (Chora) - focus on indigenous Greek varieties
Street Food Stalls: To Takimi (Livadi) for high-quality Souvlaki and Gyros (€4.50)
Popular International Cuisine: Blue Bamboo (Livadi) - Thai cuisine

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: The medieval castle (Kastro) crowns Chora. Ancient marble blocks built into its walls show that the old capital stood on the same hill. 1
Museums & Art Venues: The Archaeological Museum in Chora, near the Square of the Mills, is open all year and shows classical, Roman and Hellenistic finds. The folklore museum in Kato Chora (founded 1976) and the mining museum in a former school at Mega Livadi are open in summer. 7
Historical Sites: The White Tower (Aspros Pyrgos) is a Hellenistic marble watchtower with walls preserved to about 2 metres. English Wikipedia places it east of the Chora to Mega Livadi road, near Mega Chorio, and Greek Wikipedia places it at Koutalas bay. 1 2
Religious Sites: The Monastery of the Taxiarchs, a fortress monastery dedicated to the archangels, was built in 1572 just outside Galani. In Panagia, the Church of the Koimisis (Xilos Panagia) is a 10th-century domed church with 12th-century frescoes. 1 3
Annual Events: Panigiri (Feast Days) in August with traditional violin music
Cultural Districts: Chora, also called Pano Chora, is the whitewashed Cycladic capital on the hill about a mile above Livadi. 3
Theater Venues: The open-air theatre of the Serifos Association is in Kato Chora, beside the folklore museum. 7
Local Markets: Weekly fruit and vegetable market in Livadi harbor
Music Scene: Rebetiko nights at tavernas in Chora during weekends
Street Art: Very limited; focused on traditional white-wash aesthetics
Cooking Classes: Private sessions available at local guesthouses like Rizes
Art Galleries: Kerameio (Ceramics gallery/studio in Kato Chora)
Historic Buildings: The neoclassical headquarters of the old mining company stands at Mega Livadi, next to the monument for the miners killed in the 1916 strike. 20 2
Local Heritage: Iron ore was mined from the late 19th century until the mines closed in the 1960s. Mega Livadi and Koutalas still have galleries, rails, loading bridges and the 1916 strike monument. 1 20

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Livadakia is a short walk from the port. Ganema, Koutalas and Mega Livadi are inside the southern Natura 2000 site, and a loading bridge stands near Vagia across Koutalas bay. 19 3 20
National Parks Nearby: There is no national park. Notia Serifos (GR4220009) is a 4,754-hectare Natura 2000 site reaching Troulos, and the coastal bird site GR4220029 covers 5,391 hectares and 27 bird species. Two wildlife refuges overlap the southern site: Kentarchos-Galini and Chora-Agia Kyriaki. 19 18
Cycling/Walking Paths: Old footpaths cross the island, but it is rugged and short of shade, so carry water and avoid midday heat in summer. Mining rails, wagons and loading bridges remain at Koutalas and Mega Livadi. 3 21 20
Scenic Viewpoints: Troulos is the highest peak, 585 metres on Greek Wikipedia. The Natura site description puts the same summit at 582 metres. 2 19
Birdwatching Locations: The coastal Natura 2000 site GR4220029 is listed for colonies of Audouin gulls and Mediterranean shags, and as a migration stop for waders and herons. Eleonora falcon is among the 27 bird species. 18
Bonfire-Friendly Spots: A national fire ban runs from 1 May to 31 October and covers campfires, bonfires and barbecues. Call 112 if you see a fire. 4

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: The post office (ELTA) is in Livadi, phone 22810 51239. The municipal list does not name a private courier desk. 6
Tech Repair Services: Limited; basic repairs in Livadi, otherwise must send to Athens
Table Tennis Spots: Available at Coralli Camping recreational area
Language Classes: Private Greek lessons via Hellenic Culture Centre (seasonal)
Libraries & Study Spots: Small municipal library room in Chora
Community Centers: Serifos Cultural Society building
Gaming Lounges: None; local 'Kafeneios' host backgammon and card games
Casino & Gaming Halls: None (Closest in Syros or Loutraki)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. €4,500 per m² in Chora (e.g., 30 m² = €135,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. €3,000 per m² in inland villages (e.g., 30 m² = €90,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. €4,200 per m² in Livadi (e.g., 50 m² = €210,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €140,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €208,000)
Corporate Tax: 22% standard rate 15
Dividend Withholding Tax: 5% 16
Tax System: A person present in Greece for more than 183 days in any 12-month period is a Greek tax resident from the first day, and tax residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence can also follow the permanent home or the centre of vital interests. 14 16
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 44% on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro. Income from 40,000 to 60,000 euro is taxed at 39%. 11
VAT: Standard VAT is 24%. A reduced rate of 13% covers food, catering and hotels, and 6% covers medicines, books and electricity, with 4% on some accessibility works. A 30% island cut does not include the Cyclades, so it does not apply on Serifos. 12
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign company is taxed in Greece when the resident owns more than 50%, the foreign tax is less than half the Greek tax, and more than 30% of the profit is passive. EU and EEA companies with real staff, equipment and premises are excluded. 17
Property Tax: ENFIA (Annual tax based on size, location, and age)
Property Transaction Tax: 3% of the taxable value, paid by the buyer, plus a municipal levy of 3% of that tax, so 3.09% in total. 13
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: Article 5C exempts 50% of employment and business income earned in Greece for seven tax years. The person must not have been a Greek tax resident in five of the six years before moving, and must work or run a business in Greece. It does not cover pay for work done outside Greece. Article 5A is a 100,000 euro annual lump sum on foreign income for investors, and Article 5B taxes foreign income at 7% for pensioners. 14

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Method: Researched
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Last changed: Oct 31, 2026

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- Method Generated Researched
- Accommodation Airbnb, Booking.com, or local guesthouses like Serifos Houses Most rooms are in Livadi. The municipality points to the furnished-rooms association…
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads 50% income tax exemption for 7 years for eligible relocating nomads Article 5C exempts 50% of employment and business income earned in Greece for seven tax…
- Banking for Expats Revolut and N26 widely accepted; local Piraeus Bank for Greek IBAN Alpha Bank is the only bank on the municipal phone list, with a branch in Livadi (22810…
- Bar/Nightlife Area Chora Square (Piazza) for late-night drinks and music In season, bars and cafe-bars on the Livadi seafront offer music and dancing. Chora has a…
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists Livadi (Port area) for convenience and dining Most visitors stay in Livadi, the port, which has the shore restaurants and the ferry.
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- Best Beach Nearby Psili Ammos (Voted best European beach in 2003) - 10 min drive Livadakia, a short walk from Livadi past Agios Yiorgos, is the better town beach. Psili…
- Best Coworking Space No formal coworking space; many use 'The Yacht Club' in Livadi as an informal hub No coworking space is listed by the municipality or the travel guide.
- Best Hospital Serifos Regional Medical Center (Chora); major emergencies go to Syros or Athens The Multipurpose Regional Clinic of Serifos is in Chora, phone 22810 51202.
- Best Local Dish to Try Marathokeftedes (Fennel fritters) and Revithada (Chickpea stew) Local food is revithada (chickpeas baked with rosemary), louza (cured pork) and a local…
- Best Taxi/Ride App No apps; local taxi stand in Livadi (Call +30 22810 51100) No ride-hailing app is listed. The municipality gives four hire phones: Gounaris 694 447…
- Birdwatching Locations Tsigouri wetland (seasonal) The coastal Natura 2000 site GR4220029 is listed for colonies of Audouin gulls and…
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots Strictly prohibited due to fire risk; use designated BBQ areas at Coralli A national fire ban runs from 1 May to 31 October and covers campfires, bonfires and…
- Cashless Friendly Mostly yes; cards accepted in tavernas, but carry cash for small kiosks Visa, Mastercard and Maestro are widely accepted in shops, hotels and on ferries and…
- City Serifos, Cyclades, Greece Serifos, a western Cyclades island in the South Aegean, Greece. Chora is the hilltop…
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, in accordance with EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign company is taxed in Greece when the resident owns…
- Cultural Districts Pano Chora (Upper Town) for traditional Cycladic architecture Chora, also called Pano Chora, is the whitewashed Cycladic capital on the hill about a…
- Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD; Alpha Bank and Piraeus Bank ATMs available in Livadi Euro. On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank reference used for Greece was 1 euro =…
- Cycling/Walking Paths The old mining trails (Megalo Livadi to Koutalas) Old footpaths cross the island, but it is rugged and short of shade, so carry water and…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 44% for income over €40,000 44% on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euro. Income from 40,000 to…
- Highway Access Local paved roads connect Livadi, Chora, and Megalo Livadi Livadi to Chora is 4.5 km on the main road. A northern and a southern paved road complete…
- Historic Buildings The Town Hall (Chora) - Neoclassical architecture The neoclassical headquarters of the old mining company stands at Mega Livadi, next to the…
- Historical Sites The White Tower (Aspros Pyrgos) - Hellenistic watchtower The White Tower (Aspros Pyrgos) is a Hellenistic marble watchtower with walls preserved to…
- Local Heritage Iron mining history roots; monuments in Megalo Livadi Iron ore was mined from the late 19th century until the mines closed in the 1960s. Mega…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Serifos Port (Livadi) - Ferries to Piraeus (2.5h - 5h) The ferry port is at Livadi. On the late October 2026 timetable, SeaJets takes about 2…
- Museums & Art Venues Archaeological Museum (Chora); Mining Museum (Megalo Livadi) The Archaeological Museum in Chora, near the Square of the Mills, is open all year and…
- Must-See Landmarks The Venetian Castle (Kastro) at the top of Chora The medieval castle (Kastro) crowns Chora. Ancient marble blocks built into its walls show…
- National Parks Nearby N/A (Island is mostly rocky arid terrain) There is no national park. Notia Serifos (GR4220009) is a 4,754-hectare Natura 2000 site…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Vagia Beach and the surrounding protected coastal area Livadakia is a short walk from the port. Ganema, Koutalas and Mega Livadi are inside the…
- Parcel Delivery Service ELTA Courier or ACS (Located in Livadi) The post office (ELTA) is in Livadi, phone 22810 51239. The municipal list does not name a…
- Population Approximately 1,400 1,241 permanent residents in the 2021 census, for the municipality (1,420 in 2011).
- Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
- Property Transaction Tax 3% transfer tax + notary fees 3% of the taxable value, paid by the buyer, plus a municipal levy of 3% of that tax, so…
- Public Transport Passes Local KTEL Bus - €1.80 to €2.50 per trip; no monthly passes There is no monthly pass. The Livadi to Chora bus is 2.20 euro (tickets on the bus; summer…
- Regional Travel Seajets (High speed) or Zante Ferries (Conventional) to Sifnos or Milos Summer boats from Livadi run back to Piraeus and on toward Milos. The western Cyclades…
- Religious Sites Monastery of Taxiarches (16th century fortress-monastery) The Monastery of the Taxiarchs, a fortress monastery dedicated to the archangels, was…
- SIM Card Cosmote (best coverage), Vodafone GR, Nova; available in Livadi Prepaid SIMs from Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova (the country guide still says Wind) need a…
- Scenic Viewpoints Agios Konstantinos Chapel (Highest point in Chora) for sunset Troulos is the highest peak, 585 metres on Greek Wikipedia. The Natura site description…
- Tap Water Not drinkable; buy bottled water (0.50€ per 1.5L) or use communal filtered taps A dam of 700,000 cubic metres was built in 2004 at Steno, near Livadi, for the island…
- Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) A person present in Greece for more than 183 days in any 12-month period is a Greek tax…
- Theater Venues Open Air Theater (Kato Chora) - hosts summer events The open-air theatre of the Serifos Association is in Kato Chora, beside the folklore…
- Top Regional Airline Aegean Airlines / Olympic Air (Fly to Athens then take ferry) The travel guide gives the ferry from Piraeus to Livadi as the way onto the island, and…
- VAT 24% standard; 13% for basic food/hotels Standard VAT is 24%. A reduced rate of 13% covers food, catering and hotels, and 6% covers…
fix pass after the batch's independent check. Power aligned with the shared Greek wording, 230 volt with type C and F (Europlug and Schuko) sockets, dropping the old socket symbol; Tap Water keeps the Steno dam and now uses the shared country sentence on drinkability; Property Transaction Tax adds the 3.09 percent total the other Greek sheets state; Main Train/Transit Hub no longer names one day's ferry timetable, which the booking page had refreshed on 27 October; provenance moved to this pass Source

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