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2011 August: This Barefooter spent 10 days on Gavdos and loved every minute. All the beaches mentioned above are very good but I am surprised nothing has been reported about Sarakiniko. This is the beach between the port and Ag. Ioannis and I think the first stop of the bus from the port. It has several tavernas, some basic accommodation and a good general store. This is a long beach and it was very nice to be able to walk the length of the beach naked. The southern end (?) where most of the tavernas are has wonderful crystal clear shallow water that sloped away very gently. Fine sand and even some small shells. Felt like almost all of the people were Greeks and 90% naked. Very relaxed with several families and 50/50 male and female. A large number of people but without feeling crowded at all. Limited shade, freshwater shower, most visitors camp amongst the many trees behind the beach. Some clad visitors and families spread out along the rest of the beach. This Barefooter liked all the beaches on Gavdos but was happy to return to Sarakiniko.

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Sarakiniko
Sarakiniko
9:22 am, Dec 7, 2025
temperature icon 18°C
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Humidity: 64 %
Pressure: 1009 mb
Wind: 7 mph
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Clouds: 100%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:18 am
Sunset: 5:12 pm
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2013 June: After a 5 day stay I confirm previous comment : Sarakiniko (and virtually all of Gavdos island) is a paradise for nude sunbathers, with a little Robinson Crusoe spirit due to the aleatory schedule of the boat transfer ! A very nice and relaxing place to be nude !

2018 August: Three divisions now there: the left side of the beach is for dressed bathers. The middle of the beach is semi-nude aka all women went topless but very few bathers naked. To the right side facing the sea all bathers were totally nude, mainly greek couples.

2020 August: nudist ratio on Sarakiniko was 50%.

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  • Erik

    This used to be a great beach. But as from 2023 naturism is forbidden along the whole beach. This has caused demonstrations from the campers and several locals. The signs were initially torn down, but the rule seems now to be implemented.

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