Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
May to October
About Kalamaki Beach
Kalamaki is a long sandy beach on Laganas Bay in southern Zakynthos, just below the end of the island's airport runway, between the resorts of Laganas to the west and the rocky coves of Crystal Beach and Katsika to the east. It lies within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, Greece's first national park created to protect loggerhead sea turtles, and is one of the bay's key nesting beaches. Because of this, motorized water sports are banned, turtle nests are fenced off with wooden frames from May to October, and the beach is closed to visitors at night. The sand is fine and the water is shallow and clear, so the beach suits families and swimmers rather than people looking for waves. Planes landing at the airport pass low overhead. According to travel guides, nude sunbathing takes place at the eastern end of the beach, behind a couple of tall rocks that screen it from the main stretch. One guide calls this nude spot Vrodonero. This end is quieter and further from the access points and bars. Nude use is informal and low-key, and most of the beach is used by clothed families.
Getting there
Kalamaki village is a short drive south of Zakynthos town. Paths and a road lead from the village down to the beach, with parking near the access points; local buses run between Zakynthos town and Kalamaki. For the nude area, walk east along the sand to the far end and past the tall rocks. Follow the marine park rules: place umbrellas and sunbeds only near the waterline, keep away from marked nests, do not dig, and leave the beach by sunset.
What visitors say
Visitors praise Kalamaki's soft sand, calm shallow water and the chance to see loggerhead turtles, often from a pedalo, while noting the low-flying planes from the nearby airport. The marine park rules are widely appreciated, though some find them restrictive. Guides mention nude sunbathing behind the rocks at the eastern end, but there are few detailed reports. Most say the main beach is family-oriented and the nude spot is small and discreet.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Greece has no national register of designated nudist beaches; nudity is formally sanctioned only at licensed naturist establishments, but on remote or traditionally nude spots it is widely tolerated, and police generally act only if someone complains. Kalamaki is a protected turtle-nesting beach in the National Marine Park of Zakynthos: night access, motorized water sports and disturbing nests are prohibited.
Naturism at Kalamaki 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. 37.7322, 20.8848
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 Kalamaki?
Travel guides place it at the eastern end of the beach, behind a couple of tall rocks. One guide calls it Vrodonero.
Are there restrictions because of the turtles?
Yes. The beach is part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos: nests are fenced, motorized water sports are banned, umbrellas should stay near the waterline, and the beach closes at night.
Is it family-friendly?
The main beach is very family-friendly, with shallow water. The nude spot is separate, behind the rocks.
When is it best to visit?
From May to October. Turtle hatchlings emerge mainly in late summer, so follow the park's guidance.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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