Lakkoudii
Lakkoudii is a clothing-optional beach in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°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 June to October. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Tripiti (1.3 km (0.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Lakkoudii
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 17°C | 90 mm |
| February | 13°C | 16°C | 80 mm |
| March | 14°C | 16°C | 40 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 25 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 16 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 47 mm |
| November | 18°C | 21°C | 67 mm |
| December | 14°C | 18°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 34.81598, 24.12391 · 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 Lakkoudii
- 1Tripiti nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 2Sarakiniko nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 3Agios Ioannis Naturist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Potamos nudist beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Lavrakas nudist beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Pyrgos nudist beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 7Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 8Plakaki 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 Lakkoudii clothing optional?
Lakkoudii 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 Lakkoudii?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (79°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Lakkoudii?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (61°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Lakkoudii?
The closest are Tripiti (1.3 km (0.8 mi)), Sarakiniko (5 km (3.1 mi)) and Agios Ioannis Naturist Beach (6.8 km (4.2 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.