Where is Kommos in Greece?
It is actually the southernmost and the most isolated part of the long beachfront of Messara Bay. Kommos was once the port of Phaestus; you can still see the ruins of the old port of Kommos on the beach.
What to do in Kommos?
The northern part of Kommos, Potamos or Potamoserma, is a favorite destination for naturists, since the times when hundreds of hippies flooded the area. There are only a few tamarisk trees around, not buildings, because Kommos is a protected archaeological area and building is restricted.
What is the meaning of Kommos in Greek?
Kommos (Crete) Kommos (Greek: Κομμός) is a Greek prehistoric Bronze Age port and archaeological site in southern Crete. It was a busy port with connections to the Near East that continued into historic periods; the rich finds and elaborate buildings reflect the importance of foreign trade for the Cretan economy.
Where is the Greek island of Komos?
Kommos (or Komos) is located 66km southwest of Heraklion, just 2km north of Matala and close the village Pitsidia. It is actually the southernmost and the most isolated part of the long beachfront of Messara Bay. Kommos was once the port of Phaestus; you can still see the ruins of the old port of Kommos on the beach.
Where to stay near komos Beach?
We stayed in the town of Kalamaki which is only a 10 minute walk from the south end of Komos Beach. As soon as you reach Komos from the Kalamaki end it is naturist for 60 % plus. Beach was fairly busy. The northern end is non nudist and has sun beds.
Is komos Beach in Greece naturist?
After an absence of 5 years it was great to be back at this lovely beach. We stayed in the town of Kalamaki which is only a 10 minute walk from the south end of Komos Beach. As soon as you reach Komos from the Kalamaki end it is naturist for 60% plus. Beach was fairly busy. The northern end is non nudist and has sun beds.