Vela Draga
Nude beach in Primorje-Gorski, Croatia
Vela Draga is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Primorje-Gorski, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February (11°C (52°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Mrna (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Vela Draga
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 12°C | 101 mm |
| February | 2°C | 11°C | 107 mm |
| March | 6°C | 11°C | 91 mm |
| April | 10°C | 13°C | 92 mm |
| May | 15°C | 17°C | 105 mm |
| June | 19°C | 21°C | 79 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 62 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 82 mm |
| September | 16°C | 21°C | 140 mm |
| October | 12°C | 19°C | 132 mm |
| November | 7°C | 17°C | 156 mm |
| December | 3°C | 14°C | 123 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 44.93790, 14.74123 · 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 Vela Draga
- 1Mrna nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustCustomarySea 24°C in August
- 2Mudraki nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustCustomarySea 24°C in August
- 3Baškotića porat nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustCustomarySea 24°C in August
- 4Škrinjica nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustCustomarySea 24°C in August
- 5Surbova beach, Sunset beach nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 6Bunculuka nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Naturist Camp Bunculuka naturist campground · Primorje-GorskiNaturist only
- 8Jablanova nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°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 Vela Draga clothing optional?
Vela Draga 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 Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Vela Draga?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 1°C (34°F).
How warm is the water at Vela Draga?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 11°C (52°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Vela Draga?
The closest are Mrna (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Mudraki (0.8 km (0.5 mi)) and Baškotića porat (1.6 km (1 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.