Plage du Grand Capo
Nude beach in Corse-du-Sud, France
Plage du Grand Capo 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 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Campo Dell'Oro (14 km (8.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage du Grand Capo
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: CAPO DI FENO
- Coordinates: 41.93322, 8.62344 · 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 du Grand Capo
- 1Campo Dell'Oro nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Plage de Capitello nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Plage de San Giuseppe 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
- 6U Furu naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Plage de Lavu Santu nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Camping naturiste La Chiappa naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustOfficial
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 du Grand Capo clothing optional?
Plage du Grand Capo 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 du Grand Capo?
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 du Grand Capo?
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 du Grand Capo?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (CAPO DI FENO) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage du Grand Capo?
The closest are Campo Dell'Oro (14 km (8.9 mi)), Plage de Capitello (15 km (9.3 mi)) and Plage de San Giuseppe (18 km (11 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.