Kera Nude Beach
20.8.08
On the north coast 15km east of Chania, Kera lies between the small resorts of Kalives and Almirida. Originally just a chapel ("Kera" is Greek for "Our Lady"), there is now a loose collection of villas and holiday apartments - but it is still very quiet. Kera has a beach - stony at the west end, sandy at the east - which is never crowded, but which is too overlooked and frequented for naturist use. However, between Kera and Kalives is a small cove which is not visible either from the coast road or from other beaches, and which gets a moderate use by local naturists. To reach the beach, drive out of Kalives towards Almirida. This means initially following signs for Vamos then turn left onto a distinct road, signposted Almirídha (but not clearly), where the road bends to the left and there are numerous signs for accommodation.
The road swings back towards the coast as it climbs, and it is possible to park just after the brow of the hill and follow a track down for a bit, then to scramble down the cliff, but this is not recommended. Follow the road down the hill as it swings inland again. Then, just after it starts to climb look out for a tarmac track on the left (clearly signed for Kera apartments) - there's a rough track directly opposite showing how the old network of routes has been superseded. Go along the tarmac down to the culvert over the streambed, then climb the other side of the valley as far as you can go, parking where the tarmac runs out by a concrete wall (topped by wire) on your right, very little space here but unlikely to be many cars. Immediately beyond wall the look out for a small path through the scrub on your right. Follow this through an area of rough growth and on down the (relatively gentle) cliff.
The beach is a very narrow strip of stones. There is a low north-facing cliff, with some trees at its top, so there's shade if you want it. The stones continue only a few feet into the sea, after which you will be walking on sand. The view is superb, with small off-shore islands (OK, giant rocks), Akrotiri a couple of miles away across the bay, lovely coastline off to your right and the rocky headland to your left which hides Kalives. GPS waypoints in WGS-84: Access point N35 26' 57" E24 11' 00" Naturist beach N35 27' 02" E24 10' 57".
Kera beach from the west
A recent report suggests that if you arrive early you will have the beach to yourself for much of the morning. My contributor's report suggests that the beach is big enough that there can be sufficient distance between you any any textiles that it would be hard for them to take offence. And there is a further "mini beach" which is accessible from the western end. You can only get to it by either some very cautious rock scrambling, or a waist-high wade through the water from the far western end. This is an ideal spot for stripping off, but it is only big enough for one couple/family, and is shingle rather than sand. I suspect that you could stay there all day and not see a soul apart from the occasional snorkeler going along the coast.
A report from September 2002 confirms the suitability of this beach, although there were only 3 nude people there at the time of my contributor's visit.
A report from July 2004 says that on arrival, around 4.00, there were about 10 to 12 persons, all to the left of the access point, and all clothed. No sign of, or hope of, a nudist visit. We settled down on our own to the right to the access point. Almost immediately another couple (who looked Greek) appeared, went into the "mini beach" and stripped off, so we did as well. Most of the others soon left (not because of us, as we were partly out of sight), and one of the remaining men did then go nude.
Definitely scenic and peaceful, but lack of sand combined with rocks and undergrowth in the water were distinct negative points, not really much sand underwater. The "mini beach" is directly below the path, so you would be in full view of anyone arriving or leaving.
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