TSOUKALIA beach in ALONISSOS
Tsoukalia is a pebbly beach south of Megali Amos (see separate listing) at the northen coast. Actually it is an archaeological site of and ancient pottery factory and till today some times swimmers there come across pieces of ancient ceramics (at least 2.000 yrs old), which must have been discarded before reaching the final stages of production. According to archeological researches, this beach used to host pottery workshops, which mainly produced amphorae to accommodate the wine trade. You can access this beach through a dirt path.
If you go snorkelling you will also spot large vessels broken into chunks and serving as fish hotels as they sit lodged between rocks. Simmers will also enjoy a little cove off the left hand side of the beach where one can lie on the pebbles in complete privacy after a 15 minute swim.