Path 6: Pyrgos - Galani - Sykamia

Serifos is ideal for hikes and trails. Eleven (11) paths have been mapped on the island; 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 are sufficiently marked, and 7, 8 and 9 partially signposted. About 3.7 kilometers long (up to Sykamia), Path 6 starts beneath the abandoned village of Pyrgos, passes by the church of Saint (Agios) Polykarpos in Potamia, crosses the fertile valley, and ends at the large village of Galani (about 1,800 meters from its starting point). Then it descends for another 1,800 meters or so (at some points paved) to the gorgeous beach of Sykamia, ending at its northeastern end. From this point the trail continues along the coastline, on the rocks (be careful to follow the white painted round marks). It continues for about 1,100 meters and ends at the small but picturesque beach of Skala, with the little church of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) a little higher up. Estimated walking time: 70 to 80 minutes. This is where we begin the descent to Galani.