La Chiappa
Nude beach in Corse-du-Sud, France
La Chiappa is a clothing-optional beach in Corse-du-Sud, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in February (14°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Camping naturiste La Chiappa (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Chiappa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 14°C | 69 mm |
| February | 11°C | 14°C | 57 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 55 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 48 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 20 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 7 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 50 mm |
| October | 19°C | 20°C | 71 mm |
| November | 15°C | 18°C | 99 mm |
| December | 12°C | 15°C | 72 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 41.59087, 9.36331 · 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 La Chiappa
- 1Camping naturiste La Chiappa naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustOfficial
- 2Plage de Carataggio nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Plage de Lavu Santu nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 4U Furu naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 5Plage de Canusellu nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 6Cala d'Agulia nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 7Lu Litarroni nude beach · Olbia-Tempio · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 8Plage de Capitello nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 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 La Chiappa clothing optional?
La Chiappa 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 La Chiappa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at La Chiappa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (56°F) to 25°C (77°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near La Chiappa?
The closest are Camping naturiste La Chiappa (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), Plage de Carataggio (2.2 km (1.4 mi)) and Plage de Lavu Santu (13 km (8.1 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.