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In the Sunseekers' Guide this is described as the "7-Up beach" because of the deserted beach bar. There's also a deserted surf shack. The beach itself is composed of large shingle; however swimming is excellent and the water is very clear. Very suitable for naturism; however the difficult access must reduce its rating: I would give it 60%.
2000 July: A contributor suggests you could get down the first part of the path by motorbike. Look out for a narrow path going back in the opposite direction; only one person wide, but quite safe with suitable footwear. The contributor rated this beach one of the best. The two times they were there, there were few people on it (9 & 5) and virtually everyone was nude. Access is via two steepish paths down the cliff from the track from Patitiri. The beach is mixture of dark sand, small as well as larger shingle. There is plenty of space to find somewhere comfortable to sunbathe. The beach and water were both very clean.
The main drawback of this beach is the height of the climb back to the main track - unless you are fairly fit, you would probably feel like another swim by the time you reach the top!
2000 June: A report describes a small cove that can be reached from the road. If you leave the main town on the road towards Vithisma Beach, approx 150 metres before the fork in the road (where you would turn right towards Vithisma) there is a sharp right hand bend. Just before this bend is an area at the right hand side of the road to park mopeds/cars, etc. A track leads down from the road to a sort of gully which is slightly hazardous to negotiate. However, the effort is worthwhile as you find yourself in a pebble cove with a natural pool area protected from the open sea by a narrow entrance. This shelters the cove and makes it very 'cosy'. There was never more than three or four couples there at any one time when my contributor was there, all nude. Pure bliss and peaceful. Naturally (!) no snack bars / cafes / toilets, etc.
2011 August: a very quiet clothing-optional beach. Nearly 100% in the morning, and sometimes less in the afternoon. Rarely crowded because of its relatively difficult land access, and never accessed by the sea, it is perfectly suitable for naturism.
2013 August: since the last visit in 2011 naturist use of the beach has increased. Regularly 100% naturist in the morning, and often all day long. Never crowded. Sometimes, when textiles occasionally arrive, they tend to stop where the only access path leads, at the centre of the beach, so that both ends continue to be 100% naturist.
2017 July: the beach is regularly 100% naturist all day long. it is OK but we've found Mikro Mourtias much more lovely and better than this one. September - Visited this beach several times walking from Patitiri. It is actually signposted at the road junction and then again at the top of the footpath. The path down has been improved so anybody with average mobility will be fine. It's a fairly quiet beach still with only half a dozen people each time I was there. Good west-facing for the sun and the swimming was fine. One day, a large group of long-distance swimmers with supporting safety boats appeared from the south and traversed the shore about ten metres out! Most of them were British!
2019 July: The beach is practically naturist all day but occasionally textiles may come to the beach as well. Nobody seems to bother and there is co-existence. Despite that, it is highly recommended. Beware of the last part of the steep pathway, especially for those wearing flip-flops.
2024 June: Lovely nude beach which can be reached by following the road towards Marpounda and then turning right on the dirt & rock road (follow the sign). People are relaxed and it is easy to strike up a new conversation with a stranger. Saw a man swimming with his dog in the sea. Very chill and relaxed atmosphere.
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