Location
Greece
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Mantraki (Mandraki) beach
Mandraki, also called Xerxes after a local tradition that the Persian king's fleet anchored here, is a sandy cove on the north-west coast of Skiathos, set below pine-covered hills a short way north of Koukounaries. The beach is golden sand with clear light-blue water, and part of it has umbrellas and sunbeds run by a small taverna, which also has toilets. The rest is left natural. The far end of the beach is the nude section: travel guides describe it as a nudist area, and visitors report a small sheltered stretch there used by nudists without trouble. That end also has a clay rock ledge. Mandraki faces north, so the sea is choppy when the wind blows from the north. Because there is no road to the sand, it stays much quieter than the south-coast beaches. Two neighbouring beaches reached by the same paths, Elias (Ghournes) and Agistros, also have parts where nude bathing is accepted.
Getting there
From the main south-coast road, turn off before Agia Eleni beach and follow the signs for Mandraki. The paved road ends in a pine forest; from there it is roughly 2 km on foot along a forest track, where paths branch to Mandraki, Agistros and Elias. There is no bus to the beach itself, so bus riders get off near Koukounaries and walk further. Excursion boats from Skiathos port also call at Mandraki. Not wheelchair accessible.
What visitors say
Visitors like Mandraki for its quiet, natural setting, the walk through the pine forest and the clear water, and many call it one of the calmest beaches on Skiathos. Reviewers say the nudists keep to the far end and that this causes no friction with other beachgoers. The taverna is small with a limited menu, and only part of the beach is organised. Some note the sea can be rough when the north wind blows.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Greece has no legally designated public nude beaches. At Mandraki, nude bathing is customary at the far end of the beach and is tolerated; the taverna end is a mixed family beach. No local ban found as of 2026.
Naturism at Mantraki (Mandraki) beach sits under Greece's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
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. 39.1658, 23.3989
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 section at Mandraki?
At the far end of the beach, away from the taverna; guides and visitors describe a small stretch there used by nudists.
Can I drive to Mandraki?
Only part of the way. The paved road ends in a pine forest, and the last stretch, about 2 km, is on foot. Excursion boats from Skiathos port also stop here.
Are there facilities?
A small taverna with toilets, plus a few umbrellas and sunbeds on part of the beach.
Is it family-friendly?
The taverna end is used by families; the nude area is at the far end.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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