Naturism in Crete is most often practised in small coves and at the quieter ends of larger beaches. Many of the best-known spots are on the south coast, from Sougia and Sfakia to Plakias, Matala and Lentas. The part of a beach closest to a village can be busy, while a stretch further along the shore may be quiet, especially outside the peak summer season.

In Sfakia, Filaki is one of Crete’s best-known beaches among naturists. It lies east of Chora Sfakion, beside the small coves of Agios Charalambos. Other well-known spots in western Crete include the eastern end of Sougia, Glyka Nera, the eastern stretch of Orthi Ammos and Kedrodasos.

On the south coast of the Rethymno region, naturism is practised at Ammoudaki near Plakias, at Ligres and at the Agios Pavlos sand dunes. Further east, around Matala and Lentas, well-known spots include parts of Komos, Red Beach and Dyskos. On the north coast, naturism is also practised in one of the small Sarandaris coves near Hersonissos.

Greece has specific regulations for licensed naturist resorts. On other shores, the presence of naturists alone does not give a beach official naturist status. On public beaches, local signage and the privacy of other beachgoers matter, especially when taking photographs.