Plage des Salins
Nude beach in Var, France · also known as Plage naturiste des Vieux Salins
Plage des Salins is a clothing-optional beach in Var, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (74°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 24°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Grève du Bau Rouge (16 km (9.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Salins
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 14°C | 57 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 47 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 51 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 42 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 21 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 9 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 45 mm |
| October | 18°C | 20°C | 85 mm |
| November | 14°C | 17°C | 105 mm |
| December | 11°C | 15°C | 71 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 43.11510, 6.22073 · 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 des Salins
- 1Grève du Bau Rouge nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 2Plage du Rossignol nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 3Crique du Layet nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 4Plage naturiste du Monaco nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 5Villa Marie-Jeanne clothing-optional hotel · Var · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 6La Fourmi du Levant clothing-optional hotel · Var · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 7Plage des Grottes nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 8Levant Island naturist park or area · Var · 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 des Salins clothing optional?
Plage des Salins 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 des Salins?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Plage des Salins?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 24°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Salins?
The closest are Grève du Bau Rouge (16 km (9.6 mi)), Plage du Rossignol (17 km (10 mi)) and Crique du Layet (17 km (10 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.