Rethymno, Crete
Plakias beach
Plakias beach is a clothing-optional beach in Rethymno, Crete, Greece.
About this place
Plakias beach is a clothing-optional beach in Rethymno, Crete, Greece. It falls outside the three nationally designated naturist beaches (Faliraki on Rhodes, Sarakiniko on Gavdos, and Velanio on Skopelos) but operates under the long-standing custom of naturist tolerance that characterizes many of Greece's secluded coves and wild beaches.
Greek law technically requires nudity to occur on officially designated beaches; Article 353 of the Penal Code can apply elsewhere with fines up to €1,500. In practice, enforcement on remote and customary-naturist beaches is essentially non-existent — but the legal exposure exists. For the full context, see our legal guide.
Etiquette & ground rules
Respect the established naturist character of the beach: be discreet, avoid photography, and follow the lead of regulars. Greek beach naturism lives on local goodwill rather than formal protection — visitors who behave non-sexually and unobtrusively contribute to keeping these places open. If signposting or a beach official indicates the beach is no longer naturist-tolerated, cover up immediately.
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