After three visits to Sfakia, innumerable inqueries, and at least two confirmed reservations which were cancelled because of weather conditions . . . we finally made the trip to Gavdos Island. The day was perfect, the sea was flat calm, all ten passengers were up for the adventure, and we even had a bit of romance on board.

The three beaches we visited were all wonderful, each in its own way. All three were perfect for a relaxed naturist experience.

Potamos was my favorite because of the geological formations, the excellent swimming, and interesting finds in the sand.



The second, Tripiti, was a real highlight because it marked the most southern point in Europe in the Mediterranean. It was also the scene of a Syrian refugee shipwreck.

The third, Agios Ioannis, was named the world’s second most beautiful beach by Travel Channel in 2007. For me, it was a distant second compared to Potamos. However, the driftwood was amazing.

Gavdos has been inhabited since 3000 years before the birth of Christ and was home to the nymph Calypso. http://www.angelfire.com/super2/greece/gavdos.html is an excellent source for more information about the island.

We had a most delicious spread of fish and chips for lunch at a taverna across from the harbor at Karave. I don’t know the source for the potatoes, but the fish were straight from the sea.

Other points of interest: two sightings of an animal the captain called a whale dolphin (totally exciting, but no photos), chocolate cake for dessert at lunch (oh, my!), and the sunset upon our arrival back in Sfakia. The trip was totally worth the wait! Thanks Vritomartis for another fabulous memory.

Learn more about Vritomartis Naturist Resort and the wide variety of excursions at www.vritomartis.com.