Fira

Fira is a small, remote cove on the south-west coast of Folegandros in the Cyclades, one bay along from the hamlet and beach of Agali (Angali). It is a short strip of sand mixed with pebbles enclosed by red and ochre cliffs, and the water is very clear and blue. Because it faces away from the prevailing summer meltemi, the cove is usually sheltered from the north wind, which makes it one of the calmer swimming spots on the island on windy days; it is also known for watching the sunset. There is no road to Fira, so it sees far fewer people than Agali, and it is completely unorganised with no sunbeds, umbrellas or kiosks. A Folegandros travel guide notes that because so few people make the walk, nude bathing is usually accepted here. There is no defined nude section: on most days the beach is small and quiet enough that the few visitors simply share it. Bring water, food and your own shade; the nearest tavernas are back at Agali. From the cove you can see Agali and its neighbouring beaches across the bay.