Kommos Beach

Kommos is a long sandy beach on the south coast of Crete between Kalamaki and Matala, below a Minoan archaeological site. Nudity is customary on the quieter stretches away from the organized southern end, which has a taverna, parking and sunbeds, and naturists often gather near the cliffs. The beach is a loggerhead turtle nesting site, so visitors are asked to keep clear of marked nests, and strong summer winds can make swimming rough.

On the road from Phaistos to Matala, in the village of Pitsidia: turn right at the supermarket, and then immediately downhill to the left. Follow the asphalt road for the next 2 km, turn right at the crossroads downhill on the gravel road. After 1 km there's a parking lot in front of the beach.