Location
Greece
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
About Paradise Beach
Current status: Paradise Beach is no longer described as a naturist beach. It is now a party beach on Mykonos, and the sources disagree on how much nudity remains. In the 1960s hippies camped and sunbathed nude along this stretch of coast, and the name Paradise spread by word of mouth. Over the following decades it became the island's best-known beach and a base for tourism, with a loud afternoon scene, beach clubs and watersports. Paradise Club, Cavo Paradiso and the Tropicana Club host DJs and nightlife on the sand. Sources differ on the crowd: some describe it as mainly straight now, while others say it was once a gay beach. Super Paradise, a short walk east, is the spot most associated with the LGBT community. A visitor account warned of topless sunbathers and some fully nude bathers, but tourism sites describe nudity as tolerated rather than required and not universal. The sources I found do not name a council, owner or law behind any change, and no date for the shift to party-beach use is given.
Getting there
My sources do not describe parking, bus routes, or walking times for Paradise. They note that Super Paradise lies a short walk east of the beach. Daytime is the quieter time for sunbathing and watersports, but the sources say the scene gets loud in the afternoon and into the evening, and one guide warns that it can be too rowdy for children after dark. Check current transport and beach-club arrangements before you go, as they may change during the season.
What visitors say
Sources describe a busy, young crowd, with the beach turning into a party scene in the afternoon. Beach clubs such as Paradise Club and Cavo Paradiso play music, and the Tropicana Club is described as one of the loudest nightclubs on the beach. Daytime is quieter, with sunbathing and watersports. Accounts differ on whether the crowd is mainly straight or LGBT, and on how common nudity is now. One guide says the beach is family-friendly by day but too loud for children at night.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Legal context
I found no official statement or law specific to nudity at Paradise Beach. Tourism sources describe nudity as tolerated rather than mandated, which is consistent with the beach's changed character.
Naturism at Paradise 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 25 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 37.4200, 25.3700
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 Paradise Beach still a nude beach?
Sources disagree. Tourism sites describe nudity as tolerated rather than required, and a visitor account mentions topless and some fully nude bathers.
Is it family-friendly?
The sources say it is quieter and suitable by day, but the afternoon and night scene is loud and can be too rowdy for children.
Is there a party scene?
Yes. Beach clubs host DJs and nightlife through the afternoon and into the evening.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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