Travel information about Serifos

Tourist Police

Tourism police operates a telephone line - just dial "1571"-, on a 24-hour basis where they provide all kinds of information and directions, in Greek, in English, in French and in German, for the immediate solution of tourists’ problems.

There is no Tourist Police office in Serifos; however the local Police Station also acts as Tourist Police. Telephone No: +302281051300

Currency

To exchange currency from euros

Current

The standard current in Serifos, as well as all over Greece is 230V AC (50z).

The devices from North America need a transformer and from England an adapter.

Time

The local time is GTM+2 hours.

Language

The official language is the Greek language, but most of the residents also speak English.

Feasts / Holidays

• 1 January: New Year’s Day
• 6 January: The Epiphany
• 25 March: National Holiday
• 15 August: Assumption
• 28 October: National Holiday
• 25 (and 26) December: Christmas

Press

All the Greek newspapers and magazines and most of the foreign newspapers and magazines arrive to Serifos every day.

Population

According to the last (2011) official census, the permanent residents of Serifos are 1.420

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside all public buildings (restaurants, taverns, coffee - patisseries, bars, night clubs etc) and in public transportation. Smoking is allowed outdoors.