Itanos Beach
Itanos Beach is a clothing-optional beach in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in February (16°C (61°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Paralia Maufomouri (12 km (7.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Itanos Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 17°C | 108 mm |
| February | 15°C | 16°C | 88 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| April | 17°C | 17°C | 27 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 18 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 7 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 18 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 51 mm |
| November | 19°C | 20°C | 64 mm |
| December | 16°C | 18°C | 103 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: ERIMOUPOLI
- Coordinates: 35.26191, 26.26391 · 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 Itanos Beach
- 1Paralia Maufomouri nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Krinakia beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Alatsolimni beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 4Chiona beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Argilos nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 6Gerondolakkos beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 7Vlichada nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 8Vlyhada beach nude beach · Crete · 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
Is Itanos Beach clothing optional?
Itanos 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 Itanos Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 15°C (58°F).
How warm is the water at Itanos Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (61°F) to 25°C (77°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Itanos Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (ERIMOUPOLI) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Itanos Beach?
The closest are Paralia Maufomouri (12 km (7.7 mi)), Krinakia beach (23 km (14 mi)) and Alatsolimni beach (24 km (15 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.