Frewin Poffley describes Kimolos as a good island to escape the crowds and the more commercial trappings of tourism. What's more there is a generally accepted nudist beach.
Hellenika beach
Hellenika is on the west coast. It is a long beach divided in three parts. In front of beach there is a small island, on the right some beautiful rocks in the sea and it is possible to go by swimming. My contributor stayed there for eleven days in the second part of June 2001 with his wife and saw only ten people (all naked) in all this time; and on some days the beach was deserted. To get to the beach it is about an hour and half's walk from the village but it is very usual to ask for a lift. The occasional passers-by are apparently not offended by nudists. At the end of the path if there is anyone around it might be a good idea to ask directions. The beach is marked as FKK in Frewin Poffley's guide and the Captain is told also in several other tourist guides it is classified as nudist beach". Carry drinkable water and some food.
The Captain has not received any reports on Kimolos for some time and would welcome updates.
