textile-less freedom on Aphrodite's island
Where to enjoy the textile-less freedom?
While there is no official nudist beach in Cyprus, swimming naked is possible at many places that are off the vision of mainstream tourists and conservative locals. Generally, it's easier in low season and during the week as many beaches empty while its impossible go to the same place in July and August and on the weekends. However, even in peak season there are a few lone places that are suitable for nudism.
Also, in summer it's warm enough to swim in the night when beaches are empty and nobody sees us anyways (but be considerate not to disturb the turtles, see below!)
We decided to keep the guide for the less known places under restricted access. Contact us for more information. There are however at least four places in Cyprus that are mentioned in many other sources, including tourist guides.
Map of best known places for nekkid swimming
Please find below some of the better known places. Also, consider our services for finding a local to go to those beaches together or join an event.
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| id | symbol | latitude | longitude | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
35.639459º | 34.534519º | |
| 2 | |
35.185121º | 33.904109º | Salamis Beach |
| 3 | |
34.64839º | 32.722478º | Pissouri Bay |
| 4 | |
34.708086º | 33.263984º | Governor's Beach |
For details on beaches in Cyprus we suggest you consult
- Captain Barefoot http://www.capnbarefoot.info/cyprus:cyprus
Collect waste and do not disturb the turtles
Sea turtles are an endangered species and sand beaches in Cyprus are an important habitate for the survival of the species. They lay their eggs in early to mid-summer (May to August) and the turtle babies digg themselves out in later summer (August, September) to walk to the sea.
Sea turtles are very sensitive creatures and easily disturbed. Therefore, do not go or camp on the remote sand beaches in the night! In particular, they are easily scared away by any light sources. However, you can swim in the night on rock or pepple beaches or where the sand strip is not large enough for them for lay their eggs; and also beaches nearby the cities and bars where turtles will not come anyways. For example, it is fine to swim in the night on the sand beaches of Famagusta (Glapsides, Silver Beach,… up to Yeni Bogazici)
Many of the remote beaches, unfortunately, have a litter problem. Sometimes it is other inconsiderate beachgoers to blame, but a lot of the material comes from the sea, especially during the storms in the winter season. We encourage you to take one or two extra waste bags with you and leave the beach even cleaner than you found it :)