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Many correspondents say that nude walks on Diplo island are a must, especially at the end of the day, before sunset, when the rocks show their real colours (white, pale rose and yellow, superb!!). You can wade most of the way (the shallow path is in a V-shape: slightly to the right leaving the beach, then slightly to the left halfway across to the island). But look out for sea urchins if wading barefoot – the Captain hasn’t seen any but look out nonetheless.
The Captain has been to the Official Beach several times and on his first visit made across it to Diplo island and started off up the path behind the shelter, but quickly found it heavy going in bare feet. This necessitated a return across the water to collect the beach sandals (take the hint: you will definitely need footwear). On returning to Diplo it was possible to walk right to the far end of the island, passing a couple of good-looking, and totally deserted, beaches. It also is possible to walk the even narrower channel from Diplo to the next island (Kavouras).
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This was a marvellous naturist experience: standing on the spectacular cliffs at the western side of Diplo, naked except for my flip-flops, knowing that the nearest clothes were on a different island. I now well understand why one of my correspondents described this as “like Eden with sandals”.
A note of warning, though: if you visit Diplo in the middle of the day do not forget your sun cream! And, at the height of the day in the hottest part of summer, a hat might be a good idea if it doesn’t offend your naturist credentials.
Lastly, don’t make the mistake I made and attempt the circumnavigation. When you get to the end of the path (at the cliffs), turn back and return the same way. Walking through the fields on the south of Diplo is difficult and unrewarding, with no clear path, and lots of prickly vegetation to scratch your legs. I also found myself yearning for something with which to mop my brow! (2017: Wish I had read this. Completely agree.)
And be aware that at any time on Diplo you can be joined by clothed people or the odd goat!
Other Barefooters have enjoyed similar experiences. One Barefoot (literally, as it turns out) reporter says this: “The highlight of my Antiparos trip was wading over to Diplo and spending all afternoon walking in the nude, with not a soul in sight (early June). Then continuing over to Kavouras for walks around the salt flats – no beaches on either island but shallow, warm water to lie in. Great feeling knowing you can go totally nude (ditched the sandals too) and not have to keep a look-out for textiles.”
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Joegur
The walk to Diplo and Kavouras is one of the best experiences on Antiparos.
From the naturist beach, you can walk across the stretch of sea to Diplo. The distance is about 120 meters, and the water never exceeds 1.40 meters in depth, so even non-swimmers will have no trouble. We were the only people on Diplo in late September, so clothes weren’t needed; however, you do need to wear footwear to make the walk. The crossing to Kavouras is even shorter (about 30 meters), and the water is shallower still. We didn’t run into anyone on Kavouras, either. While there is a path on Diplo, there isn’t one on Kavouras, though you can still reach the far tip quite easily. The scenery is magnificent. Highly recommended!