Vrženica
Nude beach in Primorje-Gorski, Croatia
Vrženica 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Malo Storišće (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Vrženica
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
- Bathing water profile: Baška - uvala Bunculuka
- Coordinates: 44.96548, 14.78440 · 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 Vrženica
- 1Malo Storišće nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 2Mali raj nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 3Jablanova nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 4Bunculuka nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Dubna nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 6Naturist Camp Bunculuka naturist campground · Primorje-GorskiNaturist only
- 7Konjska nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 8Gnjilova 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 Vrženica clothing optional?
Vrženica 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 Vrženica?
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 Vrženica?
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.
Is the water clean at Vrženica?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (Baška - uvala Bunculuka) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Vrženica?
The closest are Malo Storišće (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Mali raj (0.3 km (0.2 mi)) and Jablanova (0.6 km (0.4 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.