Plage de Lavu Santu
Nude beach in Corse-du-Sud, France
Plage de Lavu Santu 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Camping naturiste La Chiappa (13 km (8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Lavu Santu
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
- Bathing water profile: CAVU
- Coordinates: 41.70438, 9.40106 · 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 Lavu Santu
- 1Camping naturiste La Chiappa naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustOfficial
- 2La Chiappa nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Plage de Carataggio nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 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
- 6nudist beach official nude beach · Haute-Corse · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 26°C in August
- 7camping riva bella corse naturist campground · Haute-Corse · best July to AugustCustomary
- 8Cala d'Agulia 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 Plage de Lavu Santu clothing optional?
Plage de Lavu Santu 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 Lavu Santu?
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 Plage de Lavu Santu?
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.
Is the water clean at Plage de Lavu Santu?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (CAVU) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Lavu Santu?
The closest are Camping naturiste La Chiappa (13 km (8 mi)), La Chiappa (13 km (8.1 mi)) and Plage de Carataggio (15 km (9.4 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.