Let’s get naked on Skopelos island, Velanio nudist beach.

The naturists believe that nudism is an ideology based on self-esteem, love, true contact with nature, and freedom of expression. Nudism is not about exposing yourself at all; it is about naturalness. On both Skiathos and Skopelos islands, there are official naturist beaches that attract a lot of people who are in favor of nudism.

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Regarding Skopelos, there is one official nudist beach, and this is the magnificent Velanio Beach. However, on the left side of Milia Beach, unofficially, you may meet some nudists.

Moreover, Skopelos Island has beautiful little coves all around, which nudists can take advantage of. For example, there are also Kalyves and Pethamenis beaches where people can swim naked. But still, the official place for the naturists is always Velanio Beach.

Velanio Beach

Velanio Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Skopelos Island. The municipality of Skopelos officially declared Velanio Beach as a nudist beach in February 2012. Velanio is next to Stafylos Beach. It is just a small walking distance. To get to Velanio, you cross Stafylos beach and follow the path on the rocks. By crossing the footpath on the rocks approximately 500 meters distance, you will find Velanio Beach. Both beaches are very popular because they are so close to Skopelos Chora. Only 3 to 4 kilometers distance.

Velanio Beach is divided by a rock into two parts. The one with the umbrellas and sunbeds for rent, and the other very virgin part of the shore where you put your towel on. Nudists usually prefer to be behind the rocks. Although it is the official nudist beach of the island, there is also space for those who don’t wish to swim in the nude. The main characteristic of Velanio Beach, besides the idyllic landscape, is tranquility and relaxation.

Getting to Velanio Beach, you will be thrilled by the crystal clear waters, the endless blue, the white pebbles, and the pines that are coming out of the sea and spreading to the shore. Velanio Beach has crystal clear water, and one of the main advantages of the beach is that it does not get crowded.

Velanio is the main and official beach on Skopelos island, where someone can swim without clothes, at the section where the first rock separates the coast. After all, Velanio had been declared a nudist beach.

Milia Beach

Milia Beach is one of the most popular beaches on Skopelos Island. According to many tourists, and the most beautiful one. There are beach bars, tavernas, water sports, sunbeds, and umbrellas. As you can understand is a crowded beach. Therefore, nudism is not free on the whole shore. Milia is a wide beach, and you can take off your swimsuit on the very left side of the beach.

Milia Beach has easy access and lies north of Panormos, approximately 14km southwest of Skopelos Chora. This amazing beach is almost in the middle of Skopelos island since it is a similar distance east of Glossa.

Kalyves Beach

  Kalyves Beach is next to Armenopetra Beach and very close to Glossa Village. There is no easy access to that beach. While driving on the main road, turn onto a dirt road for Armenopetra beach. You should be careful because the downhill dirt road is narrow and rough. You will need about 7 minutes to reach Armenopetra beach.

If you don’t feel confident enough to drive on the dirt road, you could park the car and cover the last part of the narrow road on foot.   It is not an organized beach; you need to bring all the needed supplies. After being on Armenopetra beach, walk towards the left side. Then pass the huge rocks to the point where there is sand. Here is the Kalyves beach. Nudists are supposed to swim there.

Pethamenis Beach – Aggeletou Beach

Pethamenis Beach (or Dead Woman) is located between the beaches of Hondrogiorgi and Perivoliou. This beautiful and peaceful beach, despite the name, is 4.5 Km from Glossa Village and 28.5 Km from Skopelos Chora. It is one of the quietest natural beaches on the island, which is the main reason many nudists prefer to spend their days there. It has turquoise waters and rocks that form caves. To reach this beach, just turn towards Hondroyorgi beach. Before getting to the beach on the left there is a dirt road. You will park there and then follow a short path before you reach Pethamenis Beach. Be careful, the road has a lot of rocks. It is not an organized beach; you need to bring all the needed supplies. In the nude, you can also swim on the successive beaches of Aggeletou.

Should a Nudist Be Worth Visiting Skopelos?

Yes, a thousand times yes. Skopelos Island offers opportunities for naturists to come closer to nature. Without a doubt, the best place for a nudist to be is the official nudist beach of the island, Velanio Beach. It may be the only beach you want to visit. It is nudism-friendly and so close to Skopelos Chora. You can go by car, by boat, by local transport or even on foot.

Consider also visiting Skopelos Island either at the beginning or at the end of the summer season to enjoy even more the natural beaches. The fewer tourists, the more freedom you have to get naked on the majestic beaches of the island.