Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to September
About Delavoyas Beach
Delavoyas, also called Aneroussa beach after the hotel above it, is a small beach on the west coast of Andros about 1 km north of the resort village of Batsi. It is one of a short string of coves north of Batsi: first stony Stivari with its rock pool, then Delavoyas, with a sandy sea floor and clear water that is good for snorkelling. Hotels and pensions, including the Aneroussa Beach Hotel a few steps away, sit on the slope above, so it is not remote, but it is much quieter than Batsi's organised family beach. Delavoyas has a long reputation as the place on Andros where people swim nude; a gay travel guide describes nudity as widely practised there, while beach directories say naturist use is historical and its current extent varies. Expect a mixed crowd and choose a spot away from hotel guests if you want to undress. Bring what you need: there are no organised facilities on the beach itself.
Getting there
From Batsi, follow the coast road north towards Gavrio for about 1 km and turn down towards the Aneroussa Beach Hotel; the beach lies just below it. It is also an easy walk from Batsi along the coast, passing Stivari beach. Buses between Gavrio, Batsi and Chora stop on the main road above. Parking is limited to roadside spaces near the hotels. The final approach is down a slope or steps, not suitable for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
There is little recent visitor feedback specific to nudity. Travel guides describe a pleasant, clear-water cove close to Batsi, good for snorkelling and quieter than the main beach. Naturist-oriented sources say Delavoyas was long the island's nude spot but that the proportion of nude bathers now varies, so do not expect a dedicated naturist crowd.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
No designation exists; Greece formally permits nudity only at licensed naturist establishments, though discreet nude bathing on quieter beaches is widely tolerated and police usually act only on complaints (2026). Be discreet given the hotels overlooking the beach.
Naturism at Delavoyas 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. 37.8482, 24.7906
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 accepted at Delavoyas?
It has a long informal reputation for nude bathing, but there is no official status and the crowd is mixed today.
How far is it from Batsi?
About 1 km north, a short walk or drive along the coast past Stivari beach.
Are there facilities?
Not on the beach; hotels above and Batsi's tavernas are close by.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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