Anidri Beach
Anidri Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February (16°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Sougia Nude Beach (8.7 km (5.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Anidri Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 16°C | 85 mm |
| February | 14°C | 16°C | 78 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 43 mm |
| April | 17°C | 17°C | 26 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 20 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 25°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 20 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 51 mm |
| November | 20°C | 21°C | 73 mm |
| December | 17°C | 18°C | 96 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Coordinates: 35.23855, 23.72251 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Greece?
- 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 Anidri Beach
- 1Sougia Nude Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Timios Stavros beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 3Sweet Water Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Βριτομάρτις nudist resort · Crete · best March to NovemberNaturist only
- 5Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Plakaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 7Orthi Ammos nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 8Maherida Nudist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June 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
Is Anidri Beach clothing optional?
Anidri Beach 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 Greece before you go.
When is the best time to visit Anidri Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 15°C (58°F).
How warm is the water at Anidri Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (60°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Anidri Beach?
The closest are Sougia Nude Beach (8.7 km (5.4 mi)), Timios Stavros beach (35 km (21 mi)) and Sweet Water Beach (35 km (22 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.