Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)
Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area) is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Burgas, Bulgaria. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in February (7°C (44°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Alepu Beach (Nudist Area) (6.4 km (4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 8°C | 64 mm |
| February | 4°C | 7°C | 46 mm |
| March | 7°C | 7°C | 45 mm |
| April | 11°C | 10°C | 34 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 45 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 49 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 47 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 26 mm |
| September (best) | 20°C | 23°C | 52 mm |
| October | 15°C | 19°C | 68 mm |
| November | 10°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| December | 5°C | 10°C | 63 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: СОЗОПОЛ-ПЛАЖ ХАРМАНИТЕ
- Coordinates: 42.41075, 27.70320 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Bulgaria?
- 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 Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)
- 1Alepu Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Burgas · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Irakli nude beach · Burgas · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Camping Irakli Wild naturist campground · Burgas · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 4Kara dere nude beach · Varna · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 5Nirvana Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Varna · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 25°C in August
- 6Baltata Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Varna · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°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 Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area) clothing optional?
Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area) 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 Bulgaria before you go.
When is the best time to visit Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 3°C (37°F).
How warm is the water at Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 7°C (44°F) to 25°C (77°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (СОЗОПОЛ-ПЛАЖ ХАРМАНИТЕ) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area)?
The closest are Alepu Beach (Nudist Area) (6.4 km (4 mi)), Irakli (40 km (25 mi)) and Camping Irakli Wild (40 km (25 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.