Plage de San Giuseppe
Nude beach in Corse-du-Sud, France
Plage de San Giuseppe is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Corse-du-Sud, France. 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage du Grand Capo (18 km (11 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de San Giuseppe
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 14°C | 100 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| March | 11°C | 14°C | 82 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 63 mm |
| May | 17°C | 18°C | 60 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 24 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 16 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 57 mm |
| October | 18°C | 21°C | 104 mm |
| November | 13°C | 18°C | 128 mm |
| December | 10°C | 15°C | 99 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE SAN GIUSEPPE
- Coordinates: 42.08289, 8.71297 · 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 San Giuseppe
- 1Plage du Grand Capo nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Campo Dell'Oro nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Plage de Capitello nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 4Plage de Canusellu nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 5Cala d'Agulia nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 6Aregno Plage nude beach · Haute-Corse · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 7Plage de Bodri nude beach · Haute-Corse · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 8U Furu naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustClothing optional
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 San Giuseppe clothing optional?
Plage de San Giuseppe 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 France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage de San Giuseppe?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 9°C (48°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de San Giuseppe?
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.
Is the water clean at Plage de San Giuseppe?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE SAN GIUSEPPE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de San Giuseppe?
The closest are Plage du Grand Capo (18 km (11 mi)), Campo Dell'Oro (20 km (13 mi)) and Plage de Capitello (21 km (13 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.