After the refreshing dip at Giola lagoon we head to Aliki ancient marble quarry.
They are the partially submerged ruins of a white marble quarry used in ancient Greece for over 1,200 years.
White marble was a sought after commodity in ancient Greece as it was considered purer and more desirable for building temples and monuments.
Most of the white marble was located in the mountains making it hard to extract and transport.
But on the southernmost point of the Aliki peninsula it is plentiful and coastal so it was easier to access by boat.
100s of workers were needed to work the quarries and many were slaves or prisoners.
Marble extraction here began in the 7th century BCE and carried on for over 1,200 years until it was abandoned leaving the other worldly white remains behind.
The marble is incredibly grippy when dry meaning you can walk up steep sections almost vertically like geckos!!
Naturally the husband spots a refreshing looking swimming spot so hot foots it over the rocks to take a dip.
Evidence of the ancient mining works are still visible at the site with numerous semi-finished columns, and giant blocks that can be seen in the quarry and the shallow coastal waters.
