The relief of Serifos island
Serifos is an island of West Cyclades, with hills and small valleys, where fruit trees, citrus trees, olive trees, vegetables and vineyards are cultivated. In addition, on the mountainsides there are prickly pears, oregano, thyme and other herbs. Stone prevails on the island and, according to the inhabitants, one may discern the figures of Danae and Perseus from the mythology of Serifos.
The island’s subsoil is rich in iron ores, which are known to have been exploited from the ancient times. Ore deposits still exist in some regions of the island, mostly on the southwest side.
The highest peak with an altitude of 583m, is found on the island’s central part and it is called Troulos. Other small mountains of Serifos are Petrias, Trachilos and Varda Vounakia with an altitude of approximately 553m, 519m and 432m respectively.
Countless torrents and streams, the tributaries of the islands main rivers, Lygarolakkos (Northwest) and Mavro Klima (South), are formed among the stone volumes. Moreover, on the perimeter of the island, there are countless natural bays, like the bays of Livadi (where the port of Serifos is found), Koutalas, Kountouros, Psili Ammos, Platis Yialos, Sikamia, etc. In addition, in Steno region, in the east side of the island, there is a water dam.
Around Serifos there are 3 small islands. Piperi in the north, Serifopoula in the northeast and Vous in the east, which was named after its shape.