FKK Punta Križa
FKK Punta Križa is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Istria, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (10°C (50°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Not classified" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Marina Valalta (1.9 km (1.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at FKK Punta Križa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 11°C | 78 mm |
| February | 6°C | 10°C | 94 mm |
| March | 9°C | 11°C | 74 mm |
| April | 13°C | 13°C | 67 mm |
| May | 17°C | 18°C | 84 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 64 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 49 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 71 mm |
| September | 20°C | 23°C | 113 mm |
| October | 16°C | 20°C | 101 mm |
| November | 11°C | 17°C | 133 mm |
| December | 7°C | 14°C | 102 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: De Castelan
- Coordinates: 45.11488, 13.60772 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Croatia?
- 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 FKK Punta Križa
- 1Marina Valalta naturist park or area · Istria · best JulyNaturist only
- 2Valalta naturist campground · Istria · best JulyClothing optional
- 3SEA CAMPING PLACE naturist campground · Istria · best JulyClothing optional
- 4Koversada naturist campground · Istria · best JulyClothing optional
- 5Koronsun nudist nude beach · Istria · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Camping Ulika naturist campground · IstriaClothing optional
- 7FKK / Naturist Beach Barbariga nude beach · Istria · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Solaris naturist campground · IstriaNaturist only
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 FKK Punta Križa clothing optional?
FKK Punta Križa is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Žurnal24 (Slovenian news, 2026-06-20): police and wardens to patrol this Istrian beach from July. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit FKK Punta Križa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (76°F) and January 6°C (42°F).
How warm is the water at FKK Punta Križa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (50°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at FKK Punta Križa?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (De Castelan) was rated "Not classified" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near FKK Punta Križa?
The closest are Marina Valalta (1.9 km (1.2 mi)), Valalta (2 km (1.2 mi)) and SEA CAMPING PLACE (2.3 km (1.4 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Žurnal24 (Slovenian news, 2026-06-20): police and wardens to patrol this Istrian beach from July (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.