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Eftalou boasts a long shingle and sand beach. There are nine interlinking bays in total and you can walk from one to the next easily. Except for the first bay, the beach is used extensively by naturists. The final five main bays – all pebbles, no facilities, but a wonderful setting – were described in 2005 as "quite busy but still very peaceful and relaxing." Water sandals or similar are very useful here.
It's a bit difficult to get into initially, but the water is crystal clear. Barefooters have rated the beach as high as 100%.
I am told that some naturists use the thermal baths. But be warned - the water is very hot! Apart from the excellent taverna there are no other facilities here. The building next to the taverna is a church, so nude bathing on this part of the beach would be insensitive.
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The arrangements at the thermal baths are that the communal baths are not naturist, whereas the individual baths (which can be shared) are clothing optional. Barefooters tried both and can recommend them both. (In June 2022 baths were closed, except for the (very hot) free communal bath).
Another correspondent tells me that in his view, of all the naturist beaches on Lesbos, Eftalou wins hands down, mainly because the snorkelling is so interesting. It also seems to be the most popular beach on the island for naturists of all nationalities - including Greeks.
The beach has no shade and no sand … just large pebbles. Some find it too uncomfortable to lie upon using a towel while others say that the pebbles are very flat in shape so with a good quality towel to lie on there is little or no discomfort. Many regulars take yoga mats
The sea is crystal clear. It's very painful on the feet to enter the sea, and water sandals are recommended.
Barefooters report this to be very clean beach, easily accessed and offering many places to sunbathe. My contributors endorse earlier comments about the taverna, and said that they found the hot springs a refreshing way to round off a good day's sunbathing.
One of my many gay readers reports that the last two bays at Eftalou are mainly gay and lesbian areas and it is known that rather obvious sexual acts are sometimes seen there. The Captain always advises naturists - gay or straight - to respect the difference between the beach and the bedroom and avoid giving offence.
Beware!: snakes and scorpions have sometimes been seen near the top rocks
Other Barefooters echoed the comments about the peaceful nature of Eftalou. It was their first "proper" naturist experience, and they would certainly recommend it to first timers - enough naturist people around to give confidence to bare all, but not at all intrusive - generally keeping themselves to themselves.
Captain's Top Tip: Take your own umbrella. There are just a few places under the rocks providing natural shelter and they are usually occupied by other people. The sun can be very punishing, even in September.
2006 September: The last few coves were 100% nude, very quiet and peaceful beaches with only five couples, all M/F. No shade, no sand, 100% large pebbles, too uncomfortable to lie upon using a towel, all of the regulars took yoga mats to lie upon. The yoga mats are a necessity on this beach!! The sea was crystal clear. Very painful on the feet to enter the sea.
2007: On the first three coves there were mainly textiles, the remaining three/four coves mainly naturists and there was plenty of room. The last few coves were 100% nude and very pleasant, despite the uncomfortable pebbles. May this very clean beach was easily accessed and offered many places to sunbathe. Although the beach is pebbly they were very flat in shape so with a good quality towel to lie on there is little or no discomfort. Earlier comments about the taverna are endorsed. We found the hot springs a refreshing way to round off a good day's sunbathing. June the pebbles can be hard on bare feet, but the water is very clean. However be aware that snakes and scorpions have sometimes been seen near the top rocks
2011: All bays starting from 3rd one are mainly naturists. September: only the first bay was exclusively textile.
2013 August: We just want to confirm everything written above and really like to stress the fact that bathing shoes are a must. In two places you have to get into the water to access the next bay. We tried the Golden Beach taverna and my wife Karin reckons she had the best Greek salad ever. Stunning views from a terraced location, well worth a visit.
2014: August: Only one couple in textile. There were 8-10 nudist couples every bay. It's great bay and rocks. I and my wife tanned between the rocks next by sea.
2022 June - Well known nude beach. We were recommended it twice when asking at our accommodation. Several groups of naturists in all the bays except for the 1st one. Visited on 3 days, an average of 15 people each day. 100% naturist.
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