Last updated
27 May 2007
Sifnos
Only a few reports of naturism being practised on Sifnos, more than matched by
the disappointment of others who have failed to find any suitable spots.
Some contributors have concluded that Sifnos is something of a no-go area for
naturists. However there are places which seem to merit at least a try.
Faros
The Sunseekers' Guide gave three stars to the beach at Faros, despite
the fact that rocks made access to the water difficult. Unfortunately 2002
reports suggest no naturists there, only a sign forbidding nudism.
Apokofto to the south-west of Faros or Fasolou to the south east (both short
walks from Faros); both Faros beaches are sandy. As you say, there is a sign
forbidding nudity at Fasolou and no naturism when we were there. Although
Apokofto was quite busy, there was no nudity. Vathy
The main beach is 100% textile. There is a small beach to
the left which older reports suggested was completely naturist. One walks past the umbrellas
and walks up the steps and turns right down the path which is just a few
meters. This from a report from 2000. Unfortunately a report from 2005
suggests this is no longer true and even the small beach is completely textile. Kastro
The Captain heard that there is a very nice place to swim nude on Sifnos, which has existed for a long time: the flat rocks below the village of Kastro. It is not suitable for families with children because it is not easy to get out of the water, but the place is one of the best in Sifnos. To get there, follow the steps from the top of the village to the small church near the sea (at the eastern end of the village).
One contributor reports 60% nudists there, and apparently guide books say there are a lot of nudists there. But
a 2002 report said there were no
nudist right below the church on the cliff even if the Rough Guide
says that it is the place where naturists sun themselves.
Fikiadha
Taking the road out of Vathi, you will see a track off to the right signposted
Fikiadha. It's a small pebble beach situated in a deep bay - a bit untidy but
the walk is the attraction - you can go completely nude for over four hours in
the direction of Plati Ghialos. Amazing!
Once you reach the beach (90 minutes) you can have a quick swim and then
continue through the olive groves and along the coast. A Barefoot reporter did
the walk twice in mid June and met no-one. He rated this beach 100%.
Heronisos
At the north of the island, 14km from Apollonia. Go to the beach there. Go
left (facing the sea), pass the restaurant and continue the path. You pass a
house and the path now is only rocks. Don't worry keep going. After a few metres
there are some spots at the rocks where you can sit and swim nude. Don't sit
nude at the first spot cause it's very close to the opposite houses in the bay.
The path continues a little up and you can continue till the end of the bay.
Below you can see some flat rocks that you can sit and have a nice nude
swimming. It may look tricky to get down, and you feel like a goat, but with a
little attention its not very difficult. When you sit there its very calm and
you hear the seabirds and a cockerel from a house at the other side of the bay.
Not an easy beach to get to, but its very cool there.
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