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Nude Beaches and resorts on Crete

Know where to get bare in Crete, including sand and body sculptures on southern Crete, clothing-optional/nudity preferred resorts, naturist-friendly hotels, guides to finding nude beaches, more.

Marmara Beach on Crete

Explore the smooth marble rocks of this charming beach at the foot of the Araden Gorge. The taverna's terrific.

Crete - Naturist Beaches

While there are no "official" nude beaches, this detailed guide lets you find the secluded ones for yourself.

Crete - Sweetwater Beach

This popular beach is accessible only by water or a long hike, but sunbathers of all types - nude or suited - enjoy this long, beautiful but pebbly shore.

Kalo Kairi Nude Villa on Crete - Naturist Villas on Crete

Kalo Kairi Nude Villa on Crete - Opening in 2011, this small complex offers an inland alternative for naturist travelers in Crete.

Nude Beaches by Sea Kayak

No, the kayaking isn't done in the nude but this very reasonably-priced tour from Northwest Passage visits many remote beaches by kayak, including Matala's famous Red Beach and many others. (It's also got to be one of the coolest ways to arrive short of parachuting onto the sand!)

Sand and Body Sculptures on Southern Crete

Salon Magazine's look at a unique nude beach on Crete. Egyptian sandstone carvings, anyone? By Patrick Cummings. http://www1.salon.com/wlust/mw/1998/07/24mondob.html

Vritomartis Hotel Home Page

The official home page for the famed naturist hotel.

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