Maherida Nudist Beach
Maherida Nudist Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (16°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (79°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 Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach (2.2 km (1.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Maherida Nudist Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 94 mm |
| February | 13°C | 16°C | 84 mm |
| March | 14°C | 16°C | 45 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 24 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 16 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 17 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 51 mm |
| November | 18°C | 20°C | 70 mm |
| December | 15°C | 18°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: TARSANAS
- Coordinates: 35.57353, 24.07676 · 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 Maherida Nudist Beach
- 1Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 2Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 3Sweet Water Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Timios Stavros beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 5Βριτομάρτις nudist resort · Crete · best March to NovemberNaturist only
- 6Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 7Plakaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 8Sougia Nude Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 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 Maherida Nudist Beach clothing optional?
Maherida Nudist Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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 Maherida Nudist Beach?
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 Maherida Nudist Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (60°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Maherida Nudist Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (TARSANAS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Maherida Nudist Beach?
The closest are Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach (2.2 km (1.4 mi)), Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach (31 km (19 mi)) and Sweet Water Beach (42 km (26 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.