Location
Greece
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
May to October
About Mirtiotissa Beach
Myrtiotissa is a small sandy cove on the west coast of Corfu, about 16 km from Corfu Town and just north of Glyfada, below the 15th-century Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa that gives it its name. It has been used by nudists since the hippie era of the 1970s and is the best-known nude beach on the island, though it has never been officially designated. The beach is golden sand hemmed in by high wooded cliffs, with large boulders on the seabed and in the shallows; streams run down the cliffs, and its width changes from year to year as winter seas take and return the sand. There is no separate nude zone: nude and clothed visitors mix across the whole beach. A small canteen and a bar with sunbeds operate in summer. It is busy in high season and stays popular well into October, with a mixed crowd of Greeks, foreign tourists and families.
Getting there
Take the road from Pelekas towards Glyfada and follow signs to the monastery. The final lane is very narrow and steep; drivers are advised to park on the upper road (around 1 km away, near the taverna area) and walk down about 500 m-1 km on a steep concrete/dirt track, roughly 15 minutes down and longer back up. There is no direct bus; Green Buses serve Glyfada and Pelekas. Boats and kayaks also land at the beach. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently describe a scenic, sheltered cove with clear water, worth the steep walk. Reviews note it can be crowded in July and August and that the beach shrinks in some years. The atmosphere is relaxed with nude and clothed visitors mixing, including families; people recommend arriving early, wearing proper shoes for the descent and bringing water for the climb back.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Visit Corfu describes it as an unofficial nudist beach; nudity has been tolerated since the 1970s without formal designation. Greece has no legal framework for designated nude beaches; no recent enforcement reported (2026).
Naturism at Mirtiotissa 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. 39.5957, 19.7992
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 Myrtiotissa a nude beach?
It is Corfu's best-known nude beach and is described by Visit Corfu as an unofficial nudist beach; swimwear is also fine.
Where should I park?
Park on the upper road about 1 km away; the access lane is very narrow and steep.
Are there facilities?
In season there is a small canteen and a bar with sunbeds.
When can I go?
It is used from May to the end of October.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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