Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Epanomi Beach
Epanomi beach, also called Potamos beach, lies on the Thermaic Gulf about 4.5 km south-west of the town of Epanomi and roughly 30 km south of Thessaloniki, close enough to Makedonia airport (under 20 km) to be one of the city's favourite summer escapes. It is a long sandy shore with warm, shallow, clear water. The southern part is organised, with beach bars, sunbeds and umbrellas, and gets crowded at weekends. To the north the coast turns into a sandbank and dunes running out towards the cape at Fanari, with saltwater lagoons and wetlands behind that are protected for their birdlife. Off this stretch lies the rusting hull of a cargo ship that has sat partly submerged since 1970, a landmark for swimmers and snorkellers. Nude sunbathing is reported in the quieter dunes beyond the end of the access track near the wreck and the sandbank, away from the beach bars; it is an informal local practice with no designated area, and most of Epanomi's visitors are clothed. The steady winds make the area popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers, and the dune end has no shade or services.
Getting there
From Thessaloniki drive south to Epanomi and follow signs to Potamos beach. The last stretch towards the shipwreck and Fanari is a dirt track of about 1 km; some guides say it is best done on foot or with a high-clearance vehicle, and you may need to walk around half a kilometre on sand. Buses link Epanomi town with Thessaloniki frequently, but not the dune end of the beach. There is no shade, water or toilets beyond the organised section, and the soft sand is not wheelchair accessible.
Amenities
Legal context
Greece has no officially designated nude beaches near Thessaloniki, and public nudity can in principle be treated as an offence against public decency; in practice discreet nude bathing on remote stretches is usually tolerated. The Potamos/Fanari wetland is protected, and a 2020s petition opposed sand extraction offshore for a Thessaloniki port expansion.
Naturism at Epanomi 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. 40.3788, 22.9057
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
Where is the nude area at Epanomi?
Nude sunbathing is reported in the dunes and sandbank near the shipwreck at the Potamos/Fanari end, away from the organised beach bars.
Is nudity legal here?
It is not officially designated; discreet nudity on remote stretches is generally tolerated in Greece, but keep away from the busy organised section.
How do I get there?
Drive from Thessaloniki to Epanomi and follow signs to Potamos; the final kilometre to the wreck is a dirt track.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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