Location
Greece
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
May to October
About Plaka Beach
Plaka is one of the longest beaches on Naxos: several kilometres of fine golden sand backed by low dunes on the west coast south of Agios Prokopios. The northern and central sections have sunbeds, tavernas and water sports. Nude sunbathing has a long history here, going back to the 1960s and 70s, and today it centres on the less developed southern end, away from the organised areas. Some small coves at the northern end are also used. Nobody has to be nude, and the boundary shifts with the crowds.
Getting there
Reached by road along the coast from Naxos Town via Agia Anna. Local buses from Naxos Town serve Plaka. Walk south along the sand past the organised sections to reach the nude area.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity is tolerated away from the organised sections but has never been formally designated. Greece has no national register of designated nudist beaches; nudity is formally sanctioned only at licensed naturist establishments, but on remote or traditionally nude beaches it is widely tolerated, and police generally act only if someone complains.
Naturism at Plaka 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. 37.0502, 25.3702
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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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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