Nude Beaches near Chaniá
There are 24 clothing-optional places within 88 km (54 mi) of Chaniá, Crete: 23 nude beaches, 1 nudist resort. 1 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Chaniá. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 24 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1Maherida Nudist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October8.2 km (5.1 mi) north-east of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 2Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October10 km (6.4 mi) north-east of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 3Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October29 km (18 mi) south-east of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Sougia Nude Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October35 km (22 mi) south-west of ChaniáToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 5Sweet Water Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October35 km (22 mi) south of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Timios Stavros beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October35 km (22 mi) south of ChaniáToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 7Βριτομάρτις nudist resort · Crete · best March to November37 km (23 mi) south of ChaniáNaturist only
- 8Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to October37 km (23 mi) south of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 9Plakaki nude beach · Crete · best June to October37 km (23 mi) south of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 10Anidri Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October41 km (26 mi) south-west of ChaniáToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 11Orthi Ammos nude beach · Crete · best June to October42 km (26 mi) south-east of ChaniáToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 12Souda Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October47 km (29 mi) south-east of ChaniáClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 13Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) nude beach · Crete · best June to October50 km (31 mi) south-east of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 14Mikro Ammoudi Nudist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October52 km (32 mi) south-east of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 15Onerock Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October52 km (32 mi) south-east of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 16Triopetra Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October64 km (40 mi) south-east of ChaniáToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 17Lavrakas nudist beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October71 km (44 mi) south of ChaniáClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 18Pyrgos nudist beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October72 km (44 mi) south of ChaniáToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 19Agios Ioannis Naturist Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October72 km (45 mi) south of ChaniáClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 20Potamos nudist beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October73 km (45 mi) south of ChaniáClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 21Sarakiniko nude beach · Crete · best June to October73 km (45 mi) south of ChaniáCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 22Lakkoudii nude beach · Crete · best June to October78 km (48 mi) south of ChaniáClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 23Tripiti nude beach · Crete · best June to October79 km (49 mi) south of ChaniáToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 24Red Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to October88 km (54 mi) south-east of ChaniáToleratedSea 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 there a nude beach near Chaniá?
Yes. 23 clothing-optional beaches lie within 88 km (54 mi) of Chaniá. The closest is Maherida Nudist Beach, about 8.2 km (5.1 mi) north-east of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Chaniá?
Maherida Nudist Beach, a nude beach about 8.2 km (5.1 mi) north-east of Chaniá in a straight line. Its status: customarily clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Chaniá?
Yes: Βριτομάρτις are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Chaniá?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 26°C (78°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.
This list also covers Soúda, Nerokoúros, Mourniés.