Greece has no naturist resorts to speak of, but hundreds of tolerated clothes-free beaches on islands where nobody minds. Read on for the seasons, the spots and the unwritten rules.
The reputation rests on tolerated island beaches rather than resorts, very warm sea from june, cheap, simple tavernas on the sand and long, dry summers. Most trips are built around Red Beach, Crete and Super Paradise, Mykonos.
Work down into Crete and Cyclades for the detail; each has a different mix of coast, campsites and clubs.
Why naturists choose Greece
- Tolerated island beaches rather than resorts
- Very warm sea from June
- Cheap, simple tavernas on the sand
- Long, dry summers
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Greece
Beach
Red Beach, Crete
A walk-in cove near Matala with a long naturist history.
Beach
Super Paradise, Mykonos
Famous adults-only beach with clothing-optional sections.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist country, Greece comes down to when you go and how you behave. May to October; September is warm and much quieter. Nudity is technically restricted but widely tolerated on remote beaches. Never undress near a church, family beach or town.
- Best time to visit
- May to October; September is warm and much quieter.
- Etiquette & law
- Nudity is technically restricted but widely tolerated on remote beaches. Never undress near a church, family beach or town.
Naturist regions of Greece
Naturist Greece FAQ
Is Greece good for a naturist holiday?
Greece has no naturist resorts to speak of, but hundreds of tolerated clothes-free beaches on islands where nobody minds. Start with Red Beach, Crete, Super Paradise, Mykonos.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Greece?
May to October; September is warm and much quieter.
What are the nudity rules in Greece?
Nudity is technically restricted but widely tolerated on remote beaches. Never undress near a church, family beach or town.
Where can you go naked in Greece?
Red Beach, Crete (beach) is the obvious starting point — a walk-in cove near Matala with a long naturist history.