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Nude Beaches and Naturist Places in Crete

NudistMap lists 37 naturist places in Crete, Greece, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 1 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 26°C (78°F).

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  1. 1Gerondolakkos beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
  2. 2Sougia Nude Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
  3. 3Red Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
  4. 4Argilos nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
  5. 5Souda Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  6. 6Triopetra Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
  7. 7Chiona beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
  8. 8Itanos Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
  9. 9Anidri Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
  10. 10Pyrgos nudist beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
  11. 11Agios Ioannis Naturist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  12. 12Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  13. 13Vlichada nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
  14. 14Mikro Ammoudi Nudist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  15. 15Sarakiniko nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  16. 16Onerock Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  17. 17Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  18. 18Saradari Nude Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
  19. 19Alatsolimni beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
  20. 20Filaki nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  21. 21Maherida Nudist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  22. 22Plakaki nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  23. 23Βριτομάρτις nudist resort · best March to NovemberNaturist only
  24. 24Livari beach nude beach · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
  25. 25Paralia Maufomouri nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
  26. 26Orthi Ammos nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
  27. 27Tripiti nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
  28. 28Potamos nudist beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  29. 29Lavrakas nudist beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  30. 30Timios Stavros beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
  31. 31Krinakia beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
  32. 32Lakkoudii nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  33. 33Atherina beach nude beach · best May to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
  34. 34Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  35. 35Sweet Water Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  36. 36Vlyhada beach nude beach · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
  37. 37Botzalaki beach nude beach · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°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

How many naturist places are in Crete, Greece?

NudistMap currently lists 37 naturist places in Crete, Greece. 1 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known naturist places in Crete, Greece?

The most documented are Gerondolakkos beach, Sougia Nude Beach, Red Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Crete, Greece?

At most beaches here, the sea averages 21 °C or more in June to November. See sea temperatures by month for what counts as warm.

When should I visit Crete, Greece?

Climate averages suggest June to October for Gerondolakkos beach. Each place page has a month-by-month chart.

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