Trafoulas / Trahulas (Τραφουλας) aka Psili Ammos, aka Dragon Bay
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Barefoot reporters tell me about a beach situated east of Lentas. On explorecrete.com it's also referred to as Psili Ammos. Other web searches suggest the alternative spellings Trafoulas and Trahulas. Apparently it is also known as Dragon Bay. It is inset into the seaward end of Cape Trafoulas, so not large.
It is accessible from the villages of Lentas and Krotos. Though the way from Krotos is shorter, if you're coming from the north, it is not recommended because it is unmade and quite narrow and does not provide many choices in case a car is coming the opposite way.
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So, here are the directions from Lentas village: On your way to Lentas, just before you enter the village there is an unmade road leading to the east which has several signs that show the way to Loutra beach, Petrakis beach, and several tavernas and apartments. Follow this road. After a 15-20 minute drive you'll arrive at a recently constructed small port (which is actually a shelter for the fishing boats). Continue driving uphill and once you've reached the top of this hill (Lat=34.931682N, Lon=24.95727E), park your car there (you'll probably see more cars parked).
The beach is quite long with tiny pebbles and some smooth rocks in the middle, and the water is very clear. It seems to be protected from the western winds that usually blow in this area. It is a naturist beach with very few textiles visiting occasionally.
The only drawbacks are that there is almost no shade during the sun peak hours (approx 12.00-16.00). Also, there are no facilities, so you'll need to bring your own water, etc.
On the east part of the beach there are 4 caves, 2 high on the cliffs (one of them seemed to be the shelter of a couple that seemed to spend their holidays there) and 2 at the beach. They can offer some sort of protection from the sun, provided that they are not occupied by someone else. What is more, the cliffs at the eastern part seem to be suitable for climbing and there are marks that they have been used for this purpose (there are some "hooks" on some cliffs).
My reporter gives a very high rating to this beach, because it has this "away from everything" feeling, it is not crowded, it is very clean and the water is great. Definitely worth visiting.
2006 September: Another Barefooter says this is a wonderful beach, better than Dytiko. Some 250 metres in width there were maybe 20 or 25 folk there during the course of the day - 90% nude. Take care if there are large breakers as there is a very strong undercurrent. Also take water and drinks supplies as the nearest taverna is 2 kilometres back on the dirt road.
2008 July: edit by greek_nut: The way down the small Trachulas gorge can be quite steep at some places, so be extra careful, especially when carrying things like camping stuff with you. The left part of the beach is suitable for going nude, and that is the beach in front of the caves. Occasionally dressed people may come over to that part out of curiosity or to see the caves, but they do not seem to be bothered by nudity. The right part of the beach is often full of locals in swim-suits. Shade during the hot hours is zero, so bring at least an umbrella with you. Very clear and cool water. If you swim by night you will experience the phenomenon of bioluminescence!!!!!!!
2010 June: About 15-20 visitors were on the beach, about 50% nude. Nudist couples could be found in both left and right parts of the beach. It is not recommended to visit the beach on weekends because it is visited by a lot of Greek campers (mostly textile) then.
2013 September: there were about 16 people spread over the beach, most of whom were nude.
2020 September: after an absence of 5 years the beach was as before mainly nudists. The car park at the top has been enlarged and the walk down the steep slope has had wooden bannisters added. The drive up the hill to the car park should be undertaken with great care - its a bit rough!
2021 October: The road from Lentas is very poor. we could not make the final 50 metres up to the parks, and had to park at the port. Anyway, it just adds some 10' walk. Of course, good shoes are needed. The beach is beautiful, very clean, and the waters are tranparent. However, not too much to see while scuba diving. On the beach, it was a happy and natural mix of textiles and nude (approximately 60/40 percent). Not too much tents nor shelter, so the place still keeps its wilderness aspect. Nice place to be !
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