Kara dere
Kara dere is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Varna, 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 (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Camping Irakli Wild (18 km (11 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Kara dere
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 8°C | 53 mm |
| February | 5°C | 7°C | 38 mm |
| March | 7°C | 7°C | 41 mm |
| April | 11°C | 10°C | 30 mm |
| May | 16°C | 16°C | 43 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 50 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 46 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 30 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 50 mm |
| October | 16°C | 18°C | 60 mm |
| November | 11°C | 14°C | 43 mm |
| December | 6°C | 10°C | 54 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 42.90403, 27.89903 · 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 Kara dere
- 1Camping Irakli Wild naturist campground · Burgas · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 2Irakli nude beach · Burgas · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Nirvana Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Varna · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 25°C in August
- 4Baltata Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Varna · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 5Harmanite Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Burgas · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 6Alepu Beach (Nudist Area) nude beach · Burgas · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 7Nude Beach nude beach · Constanța · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 8Bay of Biscay Nude Beach nude beach · Constanța · 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 Kara dere clothing optional?
Kara dere 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 Kara dere?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (76°F) and January 4°C (39°F).
How warm is the water at Kara dere?
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.
What other naturist places are near Kara dere?
The closest are Camping Irakli Wild (18 km (11 mi)), Irakli (18 km (11 mi)) and Nirvana Beach (Nudist Area) (46 km (29 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q12282579 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.