Nanoy (or Nanou) beach is shingle, with a taverna nearer one end (superb food) and sunbeds & umbrellas. The farthest end of the beach from where you get off the taxi boat from Symi harbour is nudist. Although the taxi boat isn't cheap; it's the nicest way of getting there. It can be walked, and my contributors met a couple who did it from Chorio in a couple of hours. Tip: the 5.30 boat back serves a glass of ouzo, which is a nice touch. The money for the sunbeds is collected at about midday and, although my contributors were quite happy to be nude all the time, they felt it was a courtesy to the local chap who collects to loosely drape a towel or sarong over themselves. You'll need waterproof shoes/flip-flops or sandals to enjoy getting into the water but once you're in it's superb. My contributors, who visited during July 2001, rated it 75%.

Nanoy beach

Nanoy beach

9:20 pm, Apr 19, 2025

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2003: Reports suggest discreet nudism possible but that this beach was mainly textile. It may be one of those places where the early arrivals set the tone.

2012 September: I visited Nanou beach and went nude at the far end of the beach after the sunbeds ended and the opposite end to the landing for the water taxi. I was the only one until joined by another nudist. The next day I was the only one for the whole day and the third day joined by two others. Swam naked too. I was discreet and covered up when others wandered by - only twice - with children - but otherwise no problems. The beach is shingle and you may need something on your feet to get in/out of the water. The sea is clear with interesting fish. The taverna is very good, There are goats - so watch unattended bags. But they are cute. The water taxi left the main harbour in Yialos at 10, 11 am and 12 noon. Returning 3.30, 5 and 6 pm. The sun went behind the cliffs at the nudist end around 4.30 pm. The water taxi is fun and cost €12 for the return trip. So very nice.

2018 June: Nanou beach - nudists at left of beach (facing out to sea). On the right textiles and no hassles. Fairly relaxed and tolerant.

2021 September: Nnou beach - There was no naturists on the beach, :( There were quite a lot of pleasure and charter boats using the beach when I was there. However, the beach was lovely and it had a really nice taverna.