The sensuous beauty of the Greek islands inspires many visitors to explore nude sunbathing for the first time, especially at world-renowned bare-friendly beaches on Mykonos. If you're a novice at being naked, here's help.
Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 2 hours
Here's How:
- Decide what kind of beach is right for you - naturist, family, gay, couples, mixed.
- Review the beaches listed at the links below.
- Travel to the appropriate island.
- Ask your innkeeper, tavern bartender, or small-boat operator to confirm the beach's status - some beaches are nude-friendly one year, and all "Textile" (clothes-wearing) the next. They'll know what's happening and can make alternative suggestions if necessary.
- Check your sunscreen supply.
- Test sunscreen on sensitive areas which may not normally be exposed to sunscreen or sunshine.
- Select clothes that are easy to slip in and out of, including a beach coverup in case modesty suddenly wins out.
- Consider using a pair of surf sandals to avoid those nasty Greek sea anemones.
- Leave your camera in your hotel room, or point it only at yourself or non-human scenery. Intrusive photography is so uncool.
- Stay only an hour or two the first time unless you really, really trust your sunscreen.
- Enjoy the freedom-loving spirit and legendary light of Greece in a whole new way!
- Don't just visit a nude beach to gawk, and if you do go, go bare. Experienced nudists don't mind novices, but resent "textiles" invading the secluded beaches they may have spent years finding - especially when those "textiles" then turn them into family beaches where nudism is prohibited. Remember that nude beaches are not excuses for orgies - don't indulge in inappropriate behavior.
- Beach areas near taverns or other businesses tend to be less likely to be nudist friendly. If you visit a beach known to allow bare sunbathing, yet see nothing but swimsuits, keep walking. The "nude" sections often start just past privacy-creating rock formations. Some bare beaches divide into "sections" -gay, couples, family- the same way.
- If you hire a small boat to reach a secluded beach accessible only by water, make sure you have bottled water, snacks, and warm clothing along just in case the captain is late returning to pick you up. Negotiate before you get on board; ask your innkeeper for a recommendation. Chances are uncle Yannis runs a boat.
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