Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
June to September
About Liginou Livadi
Liginou (Lingino), also called Didimes ('twins'), is a pair of almost identical small pebble coves side by side on the north-east coast of Patmos, about 12 km north-east of Chora and 3.5 km from the village of Kambos, near Vagia beach. The coves have clear water and a few tamarisk trees along the shore giving some shade. The beach is unorganised, with no sunbeds or umbrellas, though there are a few canteens in the wider area. Because it is remote and needs a walk from the road, it has long been one of the two Patmos beaches where nude bathing happens: Matt Barrett's Greece Travel guide names Psili Ammos and Liginou as the island's nude spots, and Beach Atlas describes Didimes as popular with naturists. Nudism is not entirely accepted on Patmos, which is a pilgrimage island centred on the Monastery of St John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, so discretion matters more here than on many Greek islands. Expect a quiet, mixed crowd of nude and clothed bathers.
Getting there
Drive from Chora north via Kambos; the trip takes about 25 minutes. Our sources give no parking details. Without a car, take the island bus to Kambos and walk about 35 minutes. The final approach is on foot down to the pebble coves and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Bring water and shade.
Amenities
Legal context
Greece has no officially designated nude beaches and public nudity is formally not permitted. Patmos is a religious 'holy island'; Greeka notes nudism is not entirely accepted there, and allovergreece states it is forbidden on the island though common on some beaches. We found no specific municipal ordinance or reported enforcement at Liginou; be discreet.
Naturism at Liginou Livadi 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. 37.3472, 26.5817
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 nude bathing allowed at Liginou?
It is not official and Patmos is conservative, but Liginou (Didimes) is one of the two Patmos beaches where nude bathing is reported. Be discreet.
How do I get there?
About 25 minutes by car from Chora via Kambos, or take the bus to Kambos and walk about 35 minutes.
Are there facilities?
No sunbeds or umbrellas; a few tamarisks give shade and there are canteens in the wider area.
What is the beach like?
Two small, near-identical pebble coves side by side with clear water.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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