Atherina beach
Atherina beach is a clothing-optional beach in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (16°C (61°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is May to October. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Botzalaki beach (1.5 km (0.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Atherina beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 17°C | 87 mm |
| February | 14°C | 16°C | 71 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 38 mm |
| April | 17°C | 17°C | 29 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 17 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 5 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 17 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 44 mm |
| November | 19°C | 22°C | 54 mm |
| December | 16°C | 19°C | 91 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 35.02103, 26.07169 · 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 Atherina beach
- 1Botzalaki beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 2Livari beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 3Vlyhada beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Vlichada nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 5Gerondolakkos beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 6Argilos nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 7Chiona beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Alatsolimni beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°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 Atherina beach clothing optional?
Atherina beach 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 Greece before you go.
When is the best time to visit Atherina beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to October. July averages 26°C (80°F) and January 14°C (57°F).
How warm is the water at Atherina beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (61°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Atherina beach?
The closest are Botzalaki beach (1.5 km (0.9 mi)), Livari beach (7.6 km (4.7 mi)) and Vlyhada beach (7.9 km (4.9 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.