Mala Draga
Nude beach in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Mala Draga is a clothing-optional beach in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Slatina Nudist Beach (34 km (21 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Mala Draga
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 14°C | 91 mm |
| February | 7°C | 13°C | 88 mm |
| March | 10°C | 14°C | 78 mm |
| April | 13°C | 15°C | 65 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 57 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 51 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 29 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 41 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 90 mm |
| October | 17°C | 21°C | 88 mm |
| November | 13°C | 19°C | 126 mm |
| December | 8°C | 16°C | 116 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 43.48718, 16.28977 · 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 Mala Draga
- 1Slatina Nudist Beach nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Paklina nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustNaturist onlySea 25°C in August
- 3FKK Kordovon nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 4Grabov Rat beach nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Kamp Nudist naturist campground · Split-Dalmatia · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 6Nudist Beach Zavala - FKK nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 25°C in August
- 7Novo Pošta FKK nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Bili Bok Beach nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Mala Draga clothing optional?
Mala Draga is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Mala Draga?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 7°C (45°F).
How warm is the water at Mala Draga?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 25°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Mala Draga?
The closest are Slatina Nudist Beach (34 km (21 mi)), Paklina (38 km (23 mi)) and FKK Kordovon (38 km (24 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.