The Mediterranean is not truly comparable with the Caribbean
or Pacific - the water is cooler and the sand generally coarser. Shady
tree fringes are also rare, though hot sunshine, good food, clear water
and friendly English-speaking locals are almost guarenteed in Greece. Low prices,
apart from ferries, are no longer with us thanks to the Euro and current
sophistication of Greek society.
Naturism in Greece: Going topless is acceptable just about everywhere on Greece
islands, while areas of total naturism exist discreetly on many beaches. e.g.
Little Banana beach in Skiathos, Super Paradise beach and Panormos beach in Mykonos,
Plaka beach in Naxos.
Beaches in Greece with a blue flag
In
a world-wide level Greece has been awarded with 378 blue flags for its beaches and it is second only to (the much larger) Spain
with 450 blue flags.
The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than 2900
beaches and marinas in 29 countries across Europe, South Africa
and the Caribbean in 2004.
The Blue Flag Campaign is owned and run by the independent non-profit
organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas
through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental
education and information, environmental management, and safety
and other services.
The Blue Flag Campaign includes environmental education and information
for the public, decision makers and tourism operators.
Greek beaches are at their very best in September, especially the first
2 weeks, when water is warm, crowds are down and full services are still
in operation. 
