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Sougia, also on the South coast is quite long.
2018: Naturism lovers who, have for years (even decades), enjoyed long naturist camping stays on Sougia's beach should be aware that in late 2017 a vote took place in the village, with a decision by those eligble to vote, to ban camping on the beach - at least for 2018. Officially, this has always been the law of Greece but for many years free camping has been permitted / tolerated by the village because it was a symbiotic relationship which benefitted everybody (local economy, and convenience for naturists who sought to live simply and cheaply). It remains to be seen if this will remain, but to ban it (using a rather unconvincing excuse about archaeological preservation - suddenly a problem after 30 years?) seems to be economic self-harm for the village. Some reasons given for banning it, are valid. Others, less so. Unfortunately, those of us who were sensible and left a very light footprint, are being collectively punished for the actions of thoughtless people in the high season month of August. Naturism continues on the beach, but it is best to place this information on here before people fly from other parts of Europe intending to spend months naturist camping in Sougia in 2018. It is possible that once the season begins in 2018, the economic folly of this decision may lead to a reversal of policy, but time will tell.
2019: In July Camping and naturism on the beach is about the same as 2 years ago.
2023: In September naturism on the beach is about the same as previous entry. The place is quite windy some days…
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Ganymede
I visited Sougia in late July. It is a long pebbly and quiet beach that attracts naturists and an alternative crowd of tattooed freaks, hippy-like entities and homosexual men and women. There is a more private but smaller area on the left side of the beach where everyone could walk around naked. However on the bigger right side, I only saw some women sunbathing nude. The existence of cafeterias that look over to the beach probably plays a role. In any case the smaller left side is big enough for everyone and the waters are fabulous for swimming.
Sougia is one of the beaches where wild camping is tolerated and there are public toilets and showers, however natural shade is very limited.