There are many tourists who choose Greece as a holiday destination with the sole objective of practicing naturism. The nudist beaches of Greece there are many, usually small and difficult to access, ideal conditions for practicing nudism.
However, Greek society, quite conservative, does not quite see this practice favorably. Yes, for example, the topless, instead full nudity is still considered offensive in many places. But this is not a problem, since the list of beaches where it is allowed to bathe and sunbathe completely naked is long. Some of these beaches are real jewels, dreamy corners that you cannot miss:
Paradise Beach in Mykonos
Mykonos, the «Ibiza of the Aegean», is probably the Greek island where you can breathe the most bohemian and liberal airs. It is not surprising then that there is probably the best known nudist beach in the country: paradise beach.
Paradise Beach, the most famous nudist beach in Greece
Also known as "Super Paradise", this beach is located about 6 kilometers south of the capital, Chora. However, it cannot be said that this is a peaceful destination, as it has been taken over by the beach club and in summer it is always crowded with people. A true open-air disco with a festive atmosphere both day and night.
As an alternative, lovers of free body culture traveling to Mykonos have a somewhat quieter second option: Agios Ioanis.
Nudist beaches of Greece: Crete
But when we talk about Greece and nudist beaches, there is one destination that stands out above the rest: the Island of crete, south of the Aegean Sea. Along its more than 8.200 kilometers of coastline we will find some of the best in the country. These are the essentials:
Kokkini Ammos, the red beach
Reddish sand and blues, what a beautiful combination. To get to this hidden paradise in the south of the island, you have to walk half an hour from the road. There, isolated from the world, this Eden awaits bathers with their curious carved rocks emulating the ancient minioc figures. Although it is completely lonely, there is a bar where they serve simple meals and drinks.
Glyka Nera, popular nudist beach on the island of Crete
Glyka Nera
Perhaps the most famous nude beach in Crete. Also quite remote, in the southwest. It is surrounded by cliffs and its waters are relatively cold due to the nearby natural springs that go down from the mountains to the sea (hence its name, Glyka Nera, "sweet waters"). Of course, nudists must share this paradise with the goats, who regularly descend to the shore in search of food.
Paralia Marmara
Another essential beach, beautiful and almost deserted. Most travelers reach it by sea, since the land route is long and complicated. Its crystal clear waters are coveted by lovers of diving.
The catalog of Cretan nude beaches is wide and varied. To cite a few more examples we will add the popular beaches of filaki y Plakias. Other beaches are also well known by tourists from central and northern Europe, such as Preveli y Commos, as well as the always quiet beach of Palaiochora, of sand and stone.
Other Greek beaches for nudists
The Island Skiathos, northwest of the Aegean, became a popular holiday destination as the location for the film "Mamma Mia". There is only one nude beach there, Banana Beach, where by the way the headquarters of the GNC (Nudist Club Greece). So we have to put it on our list in a prominent place.
People Athens who wants to practice nudism visits the beach of legrena, less than an hour by car from the capital of the country, in the middle of the spectacular natural landscape of Cape Sounion.
It is also worth highlighting the offer of nudist beaches on the small island of Santorini, a must stop for all cruises that sail the Aegean. There you can enjoy the sea and the sun in total freedom in the Koloumbo and Vlychada beaches.
Other noteworthy beaches are the long and sandy beach of Plate en NaxosThat of Tsamedou en Samos and, already on the coast of the Ionian Sea, that of myrtiotissa en Corfu. The list could go on without end, but at some point you have to stop.
Banana Beach, on the island of Skiathos. The NCG, a nudist club in Greece, has its official headquarters near it.
Tips for enjoying the nude beaches of Greece
Before launching yourself to enjoy the experience of the nudist beaches of Greece it is important to know a series of "Rules of etiquette" and other details to avoid awkward situations.
The first is make sure that the beach you are going to visit is allowed to practice nudism. It seems obvious, but it is not silly, because in certain regions and islands of the country the category of "nude beach" changes from year to year. In some cases, it is a simple matter of shifts: some are shifts for an entire summer but cease to be the following summer, and vice versa.
Similarly, it must be remembered that it is not well seen not to practice nudism on a nude beach. The exact same thing happens in the opposite case.
Obviously, it is always a good idea to ask the locals. They will know how to tell us better than anyone how to get to that hidden beach or that tiny cove where we can enjoy the sun and the naked sea, away from prying eyes. Generally nudist beaches they are usually far from the busiest areas.
Is better avoid the camera and forget about selfies on the beach. Many people may feel upset, not wanting to display their nudity outside of the right environment.
And to finish, here are a couple of tips valid for any kind of beach vacation, whether you practice nudism or not:
- Use sun protection, especially on the most intimate parts of the body that are not exposed to the sun during the rest of the year.
- Bring appropriate footwear in your suitcase to use for stone beaches.