Tropical (Natural) Beach
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For a number of years, correspondents have reported an excellent but small nude beach about 3 kilometres to the west of the centre of Kardamena, with a single stand warm shower (heated by the sun and gravity fed from a tank above the beach), refreshments and sunbeds/umbrellas. In 2005, two sunbeds and an umbrella were available at the standard Kos price of 6 euros per day. Some correspondents have referred to this beach as the only official naturist beach on Kos. In 2010 August two beds and umbrellas are still 6 euros.
So, it's easy to find and no long walks involved! However, it’s perhaps not the best beach for the shy naturist, as it’s small and there are textile walkers passing – and quite a lot of them, according to correspondents who visited at different times in 2005, although the walkers seemed unfazed.
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2005 September: A correspondent who visited reported that there is no permanent taverna, but the small cafe that has been there for a number of years usually opened around midday, selling cold soft drinks and beer. Its owner also “whips up a mean Greek Salad” and will make filled rolls. His prices are conventional for Kos, and whilst the cabin is a bit basic, there is a shaded concrete area, with room for tables and a dozen or so chairs.
Whilst much of the sand at the water's edge has disappeared, leaving quite an uncomfortable walk across sharp stones into the water or along the water line, sandbags have been placed to help with access to the water. Several contributors comment favourably on the lovely sand, warm water and clean sea, although keen swimmers might be disappointed that you have to walk at least 100 yards from the beach before you’re more than waist deep. In September 2005, there was some snorkelling and even a bit of line fishing going on.
2006 May: Barefooters who visited were surprised to find a fresh batch of sand had been imported! Others, a family with two daughters now aged 23 and 17, have been visiting this particular beach now since 2002 and find it fantastic, the girls in particular enjoy it because they can sunbathe in peace as you do not get large groups of young men ogling and jeering.
The taverna usually opens around 11.30am, it's a family run affair, with reasonable prices. There is a good mix of people, gays, mature couples and families. My reporters say it's like home from home and have made several new friends.
2007 June: A slightly less positive report from a Barefoot couple who visited says that although the beach was quiet, once they had undressed they were bothered by two "dirty old men" (it seems the only way these pathetic souls could find out what a naked woman looks like was to ogle one on the beach). The beach wasn't over-clean, and it is right next to another beach, so the advice is if you're easily embarrassed give it a miss. On the other hand, a Barefooter reporting from September thought this a very friendly beach. He was made very welcome by regulars: a mix of Brits with some German, Italian and Greek. He says Angie keeps a perfect house with limited but basic facilities. People come back year after year. Soft sand, sunbeds and cold beers. They will be back. 90% rating.
That view was confirmed by another pair of Barefooters who also visited in September. They happened on this beach when trying to escape the "cigarette-end-littered sands of Kardamena". This is a very small group of sunbeds and umbrellas (6 Euros) in front of a little stall and veranda selling refreshments, sandwiches etc. The road sign described above was missing. The sandbags leading into the sea are still there and very useful. Most if not all of the sunbeds were occupied on both days, mostly with a mix of German and British folk. All were very friendly and gave the impression that many were regular visitors having overheard conversations like "I remember him from three years ago" and "Cheerio, see you tomorrow". This beach is quite isolated and my reporter was able to stroll 500 yards in each direction without encountering anyone. A few walkers came past the site at the edge of the water but took little notice, except for a couple of women who grinned at him. Highly recommended.
To summarise, contributors have found the beach to be good for access, thoughtfulness, friendliness and cleanliness. Main downsides are its relatively small size and the textile walkers, but mostly they are no bother and just pass through without caring.
2010: Tropical Beach has a new owner. Mandy now runs the small cafe selling cold and hot drinks and sandwiches. A new sign near the road is planned for 2011. Mandy and her partner fill up sandbags so it is easier to get into the water. I am disabled, 2 walking sticks, and have no problems with this beach. One of the few beaches on the island, where the sea is calm, most of the time. For me, one of the best places to swim; water temp 25o although it is 27o on the North of the island (July-September).
In August the tavern was still in there. It was really good. You can buy cold beer and other drinks. Also there are cold sandwiches and two kinds of salads (Greek salad and tuna salad). Prices are reasonable. And another point is that there is a little library in this tavern. You can take books freely and read them while you are there. People are friendly and kind.
late August: The beach is small but nice. The sea is really great: after some little rocks, you reach a soft sand. Also beach is clean too. Nearly 30 people were there this August. They are especially families and couples. After this beach there is another big beach for textiles. And sometimes they take long walks to Tropical beach. But we have 5 days in Tropical but see nothing bad. But we have to say that beach is not good for the nudists that like privacy. This is a social and a public one.
2011: Late June we found this beach with excellent directions as above, if you go to Kardemena all the way to the front of the beach and take the beach road to the East, follow this for about 1 mile and you will come to the Ageon Village on your right hand site, travel past this for about another 100 metres and you will see a dirt track on your left hand side, follow this track down for 50 metres and you will see the sign for Tropical Beach, the beach is small but lovely, completely naturist no textile at all when we were there, paid €7 for 2 sunbeds + Parasol which you will definitely need, a few passers-by that walk along the beach who don't really bother you, we found this beach extremely pleasant and we would rate it the 2nd best naturist beach on Kos, the first being Magic Beach/Polemi, the beach is very clean indeed and there is a little taverna that serves cold drinks and snacks, as above it is quite rocky but the owners have put some welcome sandbags down to gain easy access, there was about 15 sunbeds and all were taken.
August: the beach is very nice, it has a natural repair from the wind (Kos is a really windy island), sunbeds are 7 eur for one day. The atmosphere is kind and gentle, with lot of respect. We think that is a very social beach, when you go to the taverna you can speak with everybody, we have known a lot of nice people (a family from Bruxelles, a couple from Manchester…see you soon!). Just one thing: Mandy (the owner) seems to be very glacial with Italians (and not so glacial with English people…), but Dimitri (her man we think) is very gentle with everybody. Recommended also for food and drink. Very good beach, people and taverna.
Late September: A delightful beach. Relatively small, with a group of very pleasant people, prepared to include visitors in their water-games. Very English at the time. WE enjoyed it. Please be careful to come to the taverna and enter the water by walking on the line of submerged sandbags. I got several very nasty cuts on my hip and knees when I slipped on the rocks, or simply bumped into the barnacles close to the edge. Once you get into the deeper water, it's a DREAM. Recommended.
2013: The tavern is still being run by Mandy and her partner - drinks at reasonable prices - some people just drop by for the tavern - clients have decorated large pebbles that line the veranda rail of the taverna. The beach is lovely with a mix of couples and single women and men. Very quiet - 10 minutes walk from the big resort beaches to the west. The odd textile walks past but takes little notice. The line of sandbags is in place to aid getting out to swimming depth. The sea bed is a mix of flat rocks and sand.
2015: I visited Tropical Beach in September. There was a small sign on a fence you can see if you're coming from Kardamena, although I still had a little trouble finding it. From the road, there is a fenced-in area (with a sign offering horseback rides). The Tropical Beach is on the beach side of this fenced area. The shower was not functional, and the cafe seemed to be diminished (but I was travelling in the shoulder season). There were still about 10 beds (4€) and sandbags to get over the rocks into the sea. Very nice!
In mid-May, we visited Natural beach thanks to the indication provided (right) but there was no sign at all (and it is better like that). The beach is small and didn't seemed interested in the first place but after resting there, this was the BEST one we found and came back. Still no textile. Some people walking along the sea due to hotels (going to Kardamena) but it is no textile, not problematical. We think we recognised the new owner for the small cafe as he was fixing his stand for the new season with his blonde wife (on the pic). The place was quiet and the water terrific even if there are some stones before swimming upon sand and fishes. Really a nice place to rest but we wonder during touristic period (over-crowded? or just for the ones who know there is such a beach).
A very pleasant visit in June revealed that a winter storm had removed some of the shade around the seating area but some reduced shade was still provided by beach umbrellas. There were approx 12 sets of beds available and they were open from 09:00 to 18:00. The beach is kept very clean and tidy and sandbags aid entrance into the sea over a few rocks, after that the sea bed is completely sandy and the water extremely clear. Mandy and Nikos provide a very warm welcome and I would recommend a visit here.
2016: I visited Tropical Beach in July. Very well, great relax, very quiet. Even the same good situation. I visited in June and September and as always had a very pleasant and relaxing time there.
2017: My wife and I have been visiting Kos for a number of years now, and always seem to end up spending most of our time at Tropical Beach. The sea is generally a lot calmer at Tropical than other naturist beaches on the island, and an added bonus is that it is pretty well sheltered from the wind. The price for 2 x sunbeds with parasol is the standard price for the island of €8 per day. For that you are pretty much guaranteed peace and quiet, however the beach is slightly to the right of the flight path, so you do have some aircraft flying overhead, but I find this a welcome distraction. Another bonus is that the beds are well spaced out, ensuring a higher degree of privacy than most.
The beach itself is sandy, but there are some areas at the waters edge which are covered in pebbles, however Nikos has created a walkway from sandbags which makes entering the water a breeze. There are some rocks just beyond the sandbags, but these make way to a shallow sandy bed which people of all ages and abilities can enjoy.
Entrance is a unmarked road on the left hand side after the Olympia Mare (coming from Kardamena), and just before the wire fenced area. When on the beach, turn right and Tropical is a short walk from there.
2018 September: The illustrated sign was missing but there was a tiny sign at the road saying merely "Tropical Beach". About 50m after the Olympia Mare.
2019 June: A visit sadly revealed that Nikos has not reopened this season and there are no beds or umbrellas present. However, there were a small number approx. 10 people on towels, but you will have to bring your own supplies as the snack hut is also closed.
I visited in the second half of August. The concessions were open and beds+umbrella to rent for €7. Yanni was running the concessions, and I was told the previous proprietors had suffered bad health and could no longer run the stand. Everything was in good condition, with cold beer, water, and sandwiches for sale. Nearly no people there either.
2023: The beach is now run by George who has laid out 12 sets of well spaced beds which cost 10€. A range of cold drinks are available in the small shaded seating area, a limited range of food is also available. There is a sandbag pathway to aid access into the sea, the sea once over the rocks is mostly sandy and generally very calm on this side of the island. The number of walkers along the beach has greatly reduced with a handful per day who simply pass by or stop for a drink.
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