Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
June to September
About Boukourima Beach
Boukourima (also written Bukurima) is a small cove on the east coast of Attica in the Keratea area, just along the shore from the busy village beach of Kaki Thalassa, about 50 km from central Athens. Unlike its neighbour, which has tavernas, a summer cinema and lifeguards, Boukourima has no development: it is reached on foot at the end of a dirt track and stays quiet even on summer weekends. The beach is fine pebble rather than the coarse rocks typical of this coast, and the water is clear and clean, with sand further out. Athens guides list it among the handful of Attica spots where swimming nude is generally accepted; one guide notes that naturists tend to gather on the rocks across the bay. It is a casual, local place used mainly by Athenians escaping the city, not a formal naturist beach, and there are no facilities, so bring water, food and shade.
Getting there
Drive from Athens towards Keratea and follow signs for Kaki Thalassa. Just before entering the Kaki Thalassa settlement, turn off onto the road towards the coast (guides give slightly different directions; one names Areos Street) and drive to the end of the asphalt. Park there and continue on foot along the dirt track down to the cove, a short walk on uneven ground. There is no public transport to the beach itself; KTEL buses run along the coast road to Keratea/Lavrio. Not accessible for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
Athens-based guides describe Boukourima as a calm, uncrowded alternative to Kaki Thalassa, with pleasant fine pebbles, clear water and a mixed crowd of clothed and nude bathers. Visitors value the short walk-in that keeps numbers down. There is very little detailed visitor feedback online, and no reports of trouble were found.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Legal context
Greece has no designated nudist beaches outside licensed naturist establishments; nudity elsewhere can be prosecuted under the penal code provision on indecent acts causing public scandal (fine or up to two years), though police usually warn first (LiFO, 2022). Nudity at Boukourima is informally tolerated; cover up if asked.
Naturism at Boukourima Beach sits under Greece's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Greece public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 37.8428, 24.0499
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is nudity allowed at Boukourima?
It is informally tolerated; Athens guides list it as a place where nude swimming is generally accepted, but there is no official designation.
How do I get there?
Drive towards Kaki Thalassa near Keratea, take the turn-off before the settlement to the end of the asphalt, then walk the dirt track down.
Are there facilities?
None at Boukourima; tavernas and cafés are at neighbouring Kaki Thalassa.
What is the beach like?
A small fine-pebble cove with clear water, quieter than nearby beaches.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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