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Paramali is an 1.5 kilometre unspoiled beach with sand and pebbles within the territory of the British Bases. Mostly known as a kitesurfing beach it is generally empty and often proper for nudism.
The water is calm until 11.00, but later wind blows stronger. Though swimming is still possible. Fields at the north are deserted in summer, fishermen leave the beach around 9.30 and kitesurfers show up after 14.00. Especially the last ones don’t seem to care about nude sunbathers.
Gawkers are rare. Prefer to visit this beach in weekdays, when it is much more deserted.
Western Rocks (34°39'50.57"N, 32°47'26.28"E)
Nudism can be practised at the western end behind the rocks. Small beaches behind the rocks offer perfect privacy, since a nudist can be seen only by a swimmer (not seen yet anyone over there). However, access to these beaches is possible only if walking in the water and only when the wind is not too strong. Be careful! Huge rocks hanging over these small beaches.Western part (34°39'51.26"N, 32°47'35.69"E)
About 200m. east of the western end rocks the dunes shape recesses protected by trees and bushes. This is a nice spot for nude sunbathing, since the place is “strategic”: walkers from eastern or western end can easily be spotted. Couples and singles prefer this part (end of August-September 2017). Note that sometimes, especially in the summer weekends the place is occupied by textiles.Eastern rocks (34°39'42.52"N, 32°48'13.91"E)
Although easily seen from the road, I’ve seen this place a few times used by nudists, especially in May 2017.Eastern beach (34°39'40.70"N, 32°48'26.94"E)
The small Paramali beach is very quiet and its panoramic view from the parking place makes nudism seem impossible. However, rock cavities at the easternmost end offer enough privacy. A big company of nude tourists spent “indiscreetly” (or freely?) their afternoon under the hot sun in the end of August 2017. A local family, probably offended, left the beach.
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2018
March: Easy to get to… The last bit of road from the B6 is a good dirt track leading to a small parking area immediately inland of the headland between the east and west beaches 34°39’44.0″N 32°48’15.8″E (See on Google Maps). From here dirt tracks run in both directions alongside the beaches.
When we arrived both beaches were deserted. We stopped first on the smaller 250m long east beach. Strong winds made the sea a bit rough and had brought in quite a lot of seaweed, particularly towards the eastern end but other than that it is a lovely beach with fairly easy entry to the water. While we were there the only other person to arrive was a lone cyclist who stopped for a quick dip. Although textile he seemed unperturbed by us.
Later we moved on to the western beach, making the easy climb over the headland to take in the panoramic views over both beaches.
We walked the entire 1.2km length of the western beach. There were no kitesurfers but as we set out a sailing dinghy launched about half way along the beach. Other than that there was not a soul to be seen anywhere. The sea was a little rough so we didn’t venture as far as the small beaches behind the western rocks.
There are no facilities on either beach but at the back of the main beach, near where the dinghy had launched, we found a makeshift canopy amongst acacia trees. It provided a welcome opportunity to sit for a while in shade. Not sure what it is used for… Perhaps a beach bar in high season or maybe a base for dinghy sailing or kitesurfing? Anyone know for sure?
Later in the afternoon, on our way back along the beach, we passed a group of three walkers… The only other people we saw during the entire afternoon. On reaching the “acacia canopy” we decided to walk the rest of the way back along the dirt track which runs through more acacia trees and is flanked on the inland side by citrus groves. The acacia was in full bloom, and the heady scent of the orange blossom filled the air… absolutely beautiful.
The beaches are protected turtle nesting sites so umbrellas camping etc. are prohibited and there is no risk of development spoiling the area.