An almost entirely white beach near Alyki in the south of the island, the stone so pale and uniform it looks artificial at first glance — as though someone tipped a load of white gravel here for a purpose. Which is, in a sense, exactly what happened: the marble pebbles and coarse white sand came from the ancient quarries nearby, washed down over centuries. The effect is genuinely strange and beautiful, the white beach against very dark water making for a colour combination you will not find anywhere else.
No facilities, and the beach is only accessible by boat from Alyki or by a steep path down from the road above. The lack of easy access keeps it relatively quiet even in August. The water clarity here is extraordinary — the white marble floor extends well out from shore, making the bottom visible at depths that would normally be opaque. Combine with a visit to the Alyki quarries and Byzantine chapels nearby.