Is nudism legal on Mykonos?
Nudism in Greece is legal only at the very few officially designated nudist beaches. In practice, however, there are large numbers of beaches, which, by custom, have become adopted as nudist beaches. Especially on Mykonos, the mentality is totally different and the locals actively encourage nudists who do, after all, contribute significantly to the tourist market and thus to the local economy. Apart from the well known beaches that traditionally attract nudists, there are also large numbers of secluded beaches where naturism may be practised safely. The best advice is to be sensible. Avoid family beaches like Ornos and Platys Yialos, and places overlooked by roads or houses, like Ammoudara or the Korfos Bay. Bear in mind that the character of a beach may change according to the day of the week (many Athenians flock to the island at weekends) and according to the season (the Paradise beach looses its nude profile during July and August, as huge numbers of “suits” invade Mykonos). Be sen
