Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne
Nude beach in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne is a clothing-optional beach in Alpes-Maritimes, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (76°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Le Trayas (6.5 km (4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 14°C | 58 mm |
| February | 8°C | 13°C | 54 mm |
| March | 10°C | 14°C | 62 mm |
| April | 13°C | 15°C | 56 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 29 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 14 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 20 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 50 mm |
| October | 17°C | 20°C | 98 mm |
| November | 12°C | 17°C | 126 mm |
| December | 9°C | 15°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: POINTE DE L'AIGUILLE
- Coordinates: 43.50576, 6.95343 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- 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 Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne
- 1Le Trayas nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 24°C in August
- 2Plage d'Anthéor nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 3Plage Naturiste de La Batterie nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 4Plage publique de la Mirandole nude beach · Alpes-Maritimes · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Plage des Esclamandes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 6La Tuquette naturist campground · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Domaine La Haute Garduère naturist campground · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 8Plage de la Moutte nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne clothing optional?
Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne 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 France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 24°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (POINTE DE L'AIGUILLE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de la Grotte de Gardanne?
The closest are Le Trayas (6.5 km (4 mi)), Plage d'Anthéor (9.1 km (5.7 mi)) and Plage Naturiste de La Batterie (9.8 km (6.1 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q123173330 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.