Dave's Bay
Dave's Bay is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Vlorë, Albania. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Zvërnec Beach (46 km (29 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Dave's Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 15°C | 116 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 101 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 90 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 57 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 48 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 25 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 17 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 23 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 82 mm |
| October | 21°C | 22°C | 109 mm |
| November | 18°C | 20°C | 135 mm |
| December | 14°C | 17°C | 143 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 40.14820, 19.62035 · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Dave's Bay
- 1Zvërnec Beach nude beach · Vlorë · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Myrtiotissa Beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dave's Bay clothing optional?
Dave's Bay is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Albania before you go.
When is the best time to visit Dave's Bay?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Dave's Bay?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Dave's Bay?
The closest are Zvërnec Beach (46 km (29 mi)) and Myrtiotissa Beach (63 km (39 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.