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This is based on a report from September 2005. Vorina is a beach on the north side of Folegandros approximately halfway between Chora and the turn that leads to Angali. From Chora head to Angali, go past the windmills on your right hand side, (Vorina bay is just below the windmills - to their north) a little further you will meet a chapel just by the road on your left. Just across the road there is a small clearing, where in high season you might see parked mopeds.

Park there and start walking down the most obvious path between the short drystone walls. A bit further down 70m approx. from the parking spot turn left to the steeper descent, which you will soon realise is a man-made path with dry-stone steps. The beach is a 160m descent and it takes around 20 minutes to go down and… a lot of effort to climb back up in the middle of the day! However once nearly down to the beach you will realise there is a smaller beach on the left and a large one on the right. Take your pick. The beach when my contributor visited was 50% nudist but the only clothed bathers were 3 young couples who did not mind at all.

Go to this beach only if the wind blows from west, south west or south, or you might face unpleasant waves. Sand with pebbles on the beach, large rounded stones in the sea, snorkelling recommended. Further to the left there are some interesting rocks to which you can swim (when the sea is calm) or climb… if you want to be alone.

Due to the fact that it is a northern beach you might find plenty of flotsam at the edge of the beach towards the slope, but do not let it put you off. It is a difficult beach to reach and it is unlikely to attract the tourist hordes. For the same reason the beach - though not a long one - is usually quiet. Take lots of water - save some for the climb up - and some form of shade (half tent or umbrella). My contributor rates the beach 50%.


2014: Maybe the best if you want to find your spot and not be afraid of the boat invasions. What amazed us is the fantastic warm water, the landscape looks like you are away from everything, the colour of the big cliffs are green and the beach is pink with some green. The ground is mostly covered with algae. There is only a spot with tar, unfortunately just the one we placed, it was a beautiful spot though. We came early and we were alone, then another couple came and, although it seems they never bathed naked, they did. After a while came a group of Italian young people and they dressed, so we remained the only naked. The other people came and they walked past us. I mean, coming from the path, turn to the left, then go past the rocks. You find a little cove that fit two or three couples. Looks like naturists stay there. On another day we came after 5 pm, there were 3 couples, one with the guy naked and the woman topless. The sun comes down very early here though, so it's better in the morning.

2015 September: Come early! The steep path is a challenge under the midday sun and after around 11 it may be crowded, especially when southerly winds blow. We went there around 9 am and there was only another (nude) couple. After 11, people (textile) started arriving every 5-10 minutes or so and the two donned their swimwear. We ourselves left for a beer which was dearly needed after the hot ascent.

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