Location
Greece
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
June to September
About Tsamadou Beach
Tsamadou is a pebble beach on the north coast of Samos, about 2 km west of the resort village of Kokkari, set in a small, steep-sided bay backed by pine-covered hills. The bay is fairly sheltered from the waves, and the water is a deep, clear turquoise that drops off quickly from a shore of small and medium white pebbles. It is a partly organised beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar and a taverna above the bay. Nude bathing is long established at the eastern end, to the right as you come down to the beach, while the western (left) side is the clothed section; the Samos guide SamosIn advises nudists to head to the eastern end so as not to bother other bathers, and some guides go as far as calling Tsamadou the island's only official nude beach, a claim we could not confirm from any official source. The mix of clothed and nude visitors on one small beach is part of its character: couples, island regulars and holidaymakers from Kokkari share it, and in peak season it fills up by late morning.
Getting there
Tsamadou is just off the main north-coast road between Kokkari and Karlovasi, about 2 km west of Kokkari. There is a free car park at the top by the road, and the KTEL buses along the north coast stop nearby. From the car park a fairly steep gravel path (about 250 m) leads down to the beach, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs. Once on the beach, walk to the right (east) end for the nude section.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently describe a split beach: nude on the right-hand (eastern) side and clothed on the left, with both groups getting along. Reviewers praise the clear turquoise water and the setting, and warn about the steep gravel path down from the car park. Sunbeds with umbrellas are reported at around 5 euros each per day, with some reviewers quoting 10 euros for a pair. The beach gets busy from late morning in high season, so an early arrival is the usual tip.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity at Tsamadou is long-standing local practice on the eastern end, but we found no municipal decision or official page designating it (2026). Some travel guides describe it as the island's 'official' nude beach; treat that as tradition rather than law and stay clothed on the western section.
Naturism at Tsamadou 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. 37.7859, 26.8727
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 Tsamadou is nude?
The eastern end, to the right as you walk down onto the beach. The western side is the clothed section.
Is there parking?
Yes, a free car park at the top by the main road, then a steep 250 m gravel path down.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes, north-coast buses between Samos town, Kokkari and Karlovasi pass the beach turn-off.
Are there facilities?
Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, a beach bar, a taverna, showers and toilets.
Is it the official nude beach of Samos?
Some guides call it that, but we found no official designation. Nude use at the eastern end is long-standing and accepted.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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