Is Public Nudity Legal in Greece?
ListedUnclear: no authoritative source found· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
The status is unclear: we could not find an official source on whether simple nudity is lawful in Greece or where naturism is permitted. The Penal Code offence we found (art. 337) targets exposing one's genitals or sexual gestures that grossly offend another person's dignity.
Main provision: Ποινικός Κώδικας (ν. 4619/2019), άρθρο 337 (Προσβολή της γενετήσιας αξιοπρέπειας)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
The position on designated or tolerated nude beaches is not documented in the sources we found.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
Not documented in the sources we found.
Penalties
Art. 337(1): exposing one's genitals or sexual acts in front of another that grossly offend their honour carry up to one year in prison or a fine, prosecuted on complaint (up to two years if the victim is under 12). No penalty specific to simple nudity is documented in the sources we found.[1]
Official naturist places in Greece
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Greece?
The status is unclear: we could not find an official source on whether simple nudity is lawful in Greece or where naturism is permitted. The Penal Code offence we found (art. 337) targets exposing one's genitals or sexual gestures that grossly offend another person's dignity.
Are there official nude beaches in Greece?
The position on designated or tolerated nude beaches is not documented in the sources we found.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Greece?
Not documented in the sources we found.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Greece?
Art. 337(1): exposing one's genitals or sexual acts in front of another that grossly offend their honour carry up to one year in prison or a fine, prosecuted on complaint (up to two years if the victim is under 12). No penalty specific to simple nudity is documented in the sources we found.
Sources
- Penal Code art. 337, Law 4619/2019 (taxheaven.gr legislation database, unofficial consolidation) (statute)
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