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Modern Description: At the far southeastern end of the shore are the remains of the 3rd century AD Roman Baths. By walking along the rocks after the path ends, it is possible to see sections of the back wall in opus mixtum, a part of the hypocaust furnace, and small areas of pebble floor-mosaic. This was a recreational centre for both mineral water bathing and sea bathing, which would have incorporated a gymnasium and areas for social and cultural gatherings. Much of the construction has been washed away together with the shore that has suffered from earthquake degradation; the rest remains unexcavated under the cliff.

Info: McGilchrist's Greek Islands

(From McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, © Nigel McGilchrist 2010, excerpted with his gracious permission. Click for the books)

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