Is Public Nudity Legal in Cyprus?
ListedUnclear: no authoritative source found· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
The status is unclear: we found no official source that says whether simple nudity counts as an offence in Cyprus. The Criminal Code makes a public indecent act a misdemeanour, but it does not define whether nudity alone is indecent.
Main provision: Criminal Code, Cap. 154, s. 176 (indecent act)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
We found no official source designating nude beaches in Cyprus.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
The position of private naturist clubs or resorts is not documented in sources we found.
Penalties
Section 176 makes anyone who publicly commits an indecent act guilty of a misdemeanour, punishable by up to two years' imprisonment.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Cyprus?
The status is unclear: we found no official source that says whether simple nudity counts as an offence in Cyprus. The Criminal Code makes a public indecent act a misdemeanour, but it does not define whether nudity alone is indecent.
Are there official nude beaches in Cyprus?
We found no official source designating nude beaches in Cyprus.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Cyprus?
The position of private naturist clubs or resorts is not documented in sources we found.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Cyprus?
Section 176 makes anyone who publicly commits an indecent act guilty of a misdemeanour, punishable by up to two years' imprisonment.
Sources
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.