Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Roukounas Beach
Roukounas is the largest and best-known beach on Anafi, a small, remote Cycladic island east of Santorini. It is a golden sand beach of nearly 300 metres on the south coast, east of the port at Agios Nikolaos and the smaller beaches of Klisidi and Katsouni, backed by thick tamarisk trees. In summer it has long been a free-camping beach, and travel guides describe an informal split: campers and nude bathers on the right-hand side as you arrive, clothed visitors on the left. travel.gr notes there is often naturism. Facilities are basic but real: toilets and showers, and two tavernas set back in gardens behind the beach. A low hill at the left end gives a view over the bay, though there is no proper path up. The water is clear and the bottom sandy. In August it can get busy, mainly with campers and young island-hoppers.
Getting there
Anafi is reached by ferry (usually via Santorini). Roukounas is on the south coast east of the port; the southern beaches are reached on foot along the coastal path from the port area or by the small boats that run from the port in summer, and the island's minibus serves the area. Check current routes and times locally. The nude side is to the right as you come down onto the sand. Bring an umbrella; tamarisk shade fills up.
What visitors say
Guides describe Roukounas as Anafi's main beach: long, sandy, with good tamarisk shade and a relaxed alternative atmosphere from the summer campers. Nude bathers and campers keep to the right side, others to the left, and the split works without friction. It can be crowded in high season, and some note that tents take up a lot of the shade. Nearby Klisidi is also popular with nudists.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Roukounas is not an official nude beach. Greece has very few officially recognised nude beaches; elsewhere nudity is technically not permitted and could be charged under the Penal Code's indecency provision (Lifo, 2022, cites article 353), but on secluded beaches it is widely tolerated and police usually start with a warning. Free camping on the beach is also officially not allowed, though tolerated in practice. One AllOverGreece listing says nudism is forbidden at a small beach next to Megalo Roukounas; check signs.
Naturism at Roukounas Beach sits under Greece's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
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. 36.3475, 25.7966
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
Which part of Roukounas is nude?
The right-hand side as you arrive, where the campers stay; the left side is mostly clothed.
Are there facilities?
Yes: toilets, showers and two tavernas behind the beach.
Can I camp there?
Free camping is tolerated in summer, although officially not allowed.
Is there shade?
Thick tamarisks back the beach, but bring an umbrella in August when the shade fills up.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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