Naturism in Greece

Public Nudity Laws

Comprehensive guide to public nudity laws, regulations, and penalties

Topless Sunbathing Laws

Is it legal to sunbathe topless? Country-by-country legal guide

Indecent Exposure Laws

What constitutes indecent exposure and the penalties in each country

Age Restrictions

Legal age requirements for nudity, naturist venues, and events

Photography Laws

Legal requirements for photographing nude subjects and naturist activities

Naturist Venue Regulations

Legal requirements for nudist resorts, clubs, and venues

Event Permits & Licensing

Requirements for organizing nudist events and gatherings

Achivadolimni is a long sandy beach on the inner shore of Milos Bay, east of the port of Adamas, below the slopes of Profitis Ilias. It is sheltered and shallow, with fine white sand, few stones and calm, warm water, and trees give some shade. One end has a beach bar with sunbeds; the rest is unorganised and quiet. Naturists use the eastern (right-hand, facing the sea) part, away from the bar, where there are several secluded pockets; this is informal use, not a designated area. North winds can make it unpleasant, and some plastic washes up at the western end.

Aegina (1st location) is a nudist-friendly beach in Greece. Nudity is optional.

Afales beach is a nudist-friendly beach in Greece. Nudity is optional.

A tiny, secluded pebble cove of about 55 metres below the Agios Ioannis Eleimonas monastery in south-west Samos, inside a Natura 2000 protected area. Reaching it takes a dirt road and a short walk, so it rarely sees crowds, and local listings say visitors dress or undress as they please. There are no facilities apart from a drinking-water fountain at the monastery. The sheltered bay usually has calm, very clear water. Few sources confirm regular nude use, so expect to find the place empty or with a mixed group.

Agios Nikolaos is a sandy bay on the Anavyssos coast of south-east Attica, about 50 minutes by car from central Athens. It takes its name from the small white chapel of St Nicholas on the rocky knoll above the shore, a popular spot for weddings and christenings. The main beach is a wide strip of sand with an organised section run by a beach bar with sunbeds, snacks, beach volleyball and canoes, while the left side of the bay is a sheltered anchorage full of moored private boats. Nude bathing does not happen on the main beach. Instead, naturists climb over the knoll to a small secluded cove beyond it, and Greek forum posts point to the far left end of the bay as the place to go. Guides note that the cove is small and fills quickly, so it suits a handful of people rather than a crowd. The beach was once a locals' secret but now gets busy on July and August weekends, which makes the quiet cove more valuable and also means clothed bathers pass nearby. Reports from Greek forums suggest the spot attracts mainly men, and some posters describe it as less comfortable for women or couples.

Ag.Nikolaos Beach (Spoa) is a nudist-friendly beach in Greece. Nudity is optional.

Viva Tourismo is a small, privately run naturist hotel on the north-west coast of Rhodes, on the main coast road towards Kameiros, a short drive west of Rhodes airport and about 17 km from Rhodes old town. It is owned by Nikos and Eleni, the couple who previously ran the island's Naturist Angel Hotel; they built Viva Tourismo a little way down the road from the old hotel so that guests could be right by the sea. There are 14 double rooms, each with air conditioning, a TV, a safe, a wet-room shower and a patio onto the garden. Stays are usually half board, and much of the cooking uses produce grown on the property. The grounds hold a chemical-free pool filled with spring water, sunbeds, a bar with an afternoon happy hour, a restaurant, a small library and a gym, and the resort lists archery, table tennis, petanque, billiards, chess and horse riding among its free activities. A gate leads straight from the garden to the beach. Nudity is the norm throughout the resort; guests are asked to cover their lower half at meals. The season runs from April to early November. Aircraft using the nearby airport pass low overhead, though only for seconds at a time.

Vritomartis is a licensed naturist hotel just outside Chora Sfakion on the south coast of Crete, below the White Mountains and a scenic drive from Chania. It has 85 rooms with 161 beds: 42 rooms over two floors of the main building and 43 in eight separate bungalows, plus a group of 'Hidden Ladies Suites'. The hotel runs on a half-board basis, with buffet breakfast and dinner of Greek, Cretan and international dishes on an extended terrace, a lounge bar overlooking the gardens and a pool bar serving lunch. The heart of the resort is a 25-metre pool, set in lawns and gardens and reserved for naturists, with a separate children's pool. There is also a tennis court, a gym, a sauna and hydromassage (extra charge), and free Wi-Fi and parking. From sunrise to sunset, all outdoor areas are naturist or clothing optional. The resort's own beach, Filaki, is a pebble cove about 700 metres away with a snack bar, toilets, showers and rental sunbeds and umbrellas, linked by a free shuttle. Boat trips, diving, hikes and winery visits are organised.