or the avoidance of any doubt, the beach usually referred to as Monastiri and recommended for nudism is the one called Tourkou Ammos on the Google Maps aerial view. The beach between Ag Ioannis Detis monastery and the Paros Park Centre and taverna is the origin of the name Monastiri but, due to its location, must be expected to remain textile. Subsequent references to Monastiri in a naturist context mean Tourkou Ammos.

From Naoussa, at the northern end of the island, it is possible to take a boat to Monasteri Beach (700 dr in May 2001). Walk to the east of the jetty through an abandoned taverna. There are various secluded sandy and rocky coves suitable for nudism on the way. To make sure you hit the right beach, it is the very last one at the end of the path, if you use the small boat from Naoussa.

Alternatively, from Parikia take road to Naousa. Just before Naousa is reached, take the road on the left for Kolimbithres and Monasteri. Follow the road until you pass the boatyard. Beyond this is a taverna car park (but the taverna is said to be expensive by local standards). Follow the mostly easy, but occasionally arduous, path beyond this taverna for 2km to reach Monistiari beach. However, nude sunbathing begins on rock and on small beaches just after the jetty where the boat lands approximately 500m from the taverna car park.

As a third option, it is possible to walk from Naousa via Kolimbithres but that would take about one and a half hours.

The beach is of coarse sand and shingle and the water is clear, sheltered and glorious. Some people regard it as limited in scope, being no more than a large cove with a narrow beach. Nudity was the norm when I visited. Behind the beach a path leads up on to the small peninsula from which there is a panoramic view over the sea: very scenic; no need to take any clothes except sandals. (Rating: 85%).

Monasteri beach is 75m long and between 2.5 and 4m from the water to the top of the beach. The beach consists of hard packed fine golden sand with 1.5m of pebbles at the top of the beach.

There are no facilities nor is there any shade, so come well prepared. Access to the water is easy and the seabed slopes gently. There was some litter, but not a great amount. It must be said that not everyone likes it; views differ.

The surrounding area is so isolated that it is possible to wander and explore for quite a distance without fear of offending a local. A short walk from the beach, over a low ridge there are several areas offering sunbathing and snorkelling opportunities. A little further on there is a small pink pebble beach, which was exclusively occupied by men. The rock formations of the cliffs are spectacular and would be a real treat for any nudist rock climber. The bay attracted a few yachts, which added to the tranquil picturesque scene. There was a relaxed laid-back nudist atmosphere, with the beach being populated by mostly couples, one family and a few single people and a group of three young men (textile). The beach was not entirely nudist, about 50 / 50 at times, but most of the time, nudists made up the majority. At its peak, there were around 11 nudists and 8 textiles.

It is difficult for me to understand why textiles would go to a great deal of trouble and effort to reach a nudist beach when there are better facilities and more comfortable sand at easily accessible textile beaches.

A Barefoot reporter thought the freedom of being able to go for nude walks raised the score and on that basis it rated 75%.

2003 June: The Captain paid a return visit and once again found this a delightful beach, spoiled only by the small but smouldering rubbish dump a few yards behind the beach itself. A number of Barefoot reporters have remarked on this - and the fact that it seems to be a favoured anchor and picnic point for yachts.

2004 August: One report suggested that the beach had been completely taken over by young Greek textiles. This is the only such report the Captain has received, but it is known that established nudist beaches are sometimes overrun by textiles during the peak season.

2005 July: a regular visitor reported that there were 10 to 20 couples there, mostly gay men, rarely a clothed couple. This is how it had been for some years.

2006 September:  it was 60% nude.

2017 June: report from Stu on the forum: Monastiri is a total textile-wash. No nudity, family beach, and superlaunches filling the bay. The Sandy cove about 5 min walk into the park was filled with mooring lines. Cove about 15 min walk away had one nude couple, and one young woman topless. A 5 min walk over the ridge brings you to a tiny pebbly beach. Fair bit of rubbish, but otherwise private

2019 May: We parked at Monastiri beach, than walked all the way to Tourkou Ammos and we confirm that was a full dressed beach. On the way back we stopped at Παραλία Περικοπετρα-Perikopetra Beach, where we enjoyed some hours of relax and nudity. It is very small and half-covered by seaweed, but a wonderful place if you do not care about passing people directed to Tourkou. We and other two couples didn't care. by Bored Pacianga

2024 July: In the afternoon, Tourkou Ammos beach was full of clothed youngsters. But if you walk for another five minutes across the hill, you will have a cove for yourself with some comfortable rounded rocks.