Lifestyle Press

Experienced ski instructors Cliff and Quee got fed up with the weather living in the UK and recently moved to Greece, where they have two properties to let for au naturel holidays. Fig Leaf Villas near Petalidi in the southern Peloponnese area of the Greek mainland overlook the sea and are barely a mile from the nearest beach. The area is undeveloped and many of the local beaches are deserted throughout the year – consequently, they become unofficially clothes-optional. Cliff and Quee also offer nude sailing on their 43-foot yacht.

For those who prefer to relax and swim in the buff, John Ward offers a friendly welcome to holidaymakers at his 4-bedroomed villa on the Greek island Crete. The secluded one-acre grounds provide plenty of opportunity to stroll through the olive, walnut and almond trees as nature intended. All the bedrooms are en suite and breakfast is provided when John is at home.

Mark and Samantha Taylor, from the Vassiliki Naturist Apartments on Kefalonia, have contacted us to advise of a major cliff fall at West Xi beach. The narrow strand has disappeared under the rocks rendering the location unusable at the moment. It remains to be seen whether fresh sand will return in due course. However, there’s a choice of other bare beaches on the island – Mark’s website has details.

Adrian has asked us to highlight that access to Red Beach involves a steep climb down the cliffs, taking up to 30 minutes to reach the shore. Access is not suitable for the infirm, although families with children can frequently be found enjoying the beach.

British naturists, Annie and Rob, moved to the Greek island of Tilos in the Dodecanese in March 2007. Eden Villas are two new properties close to the sleepy village of Meglo Chorio. According to the owners, “We practice naturism and want to offer like-minded people holiday accommodation for up to 6 with a private swimming pool”.

Just too late to be included in the new book – The World’s Best Nude Beaches and Resorts – Mike Charles and his wife discovered a charming bare beach while staying in the unspoilt resort of Arillas on the north-west coast of Corfu last month. “A 400- metre stroll along the undeveloped golden sand to the north of Arillas uncovered an attractive nudist haven. The sand shelves gently and the swimming is excellent”, says Mike. The long narrow shoreline backed by high cliffs is becoming increasingly popular for bathing in the buff. A short paddle through the sea (anything from knee to waist-deep, depending on the tide) is required to access the beach. The handy website www.arillas.com – provides lots of useful information including discussions about the nude beach in the online forum.

Roger and Jan Randall have set up a new website – www.naturist-holiday-guide.com – to provide independent travel advice for those interested in au naturel vacations. France, Greece, Portugal and Cornwall in the UK are all currently included in their personal travelogue. Contributions and trip reports from other naturists are welcome.