Nude Beaches in Crete
NudistMap lists 36 nude beaches in Crete, Greece, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 26°C (78°F).
All nude beaches in Crete, Greece
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- 1Gerondolakkos beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Sougia Nude Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Red Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 4Argilos nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 5Souda Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Triopetra Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 7Chiona beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Itanos Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 9Anidri Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 10Pyrgos nudist beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 11Agios Ioannis Naturist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 12Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 13Vlichada nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 14Mikro Ammoudi Nudist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 15Sarakiniko nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 16Onerock Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 17Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 18Saradari Nude Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 19Alatsolimni beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 20Filaki nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 21Maherida Nudist Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 22Plakaki nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 23Livari beach nude beach · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 24Paralia Maufomouri nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 25Orthi Ammos nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 26Tripiti nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 27Potamos nudist beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 28Lavrakas nudist beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 29Timios Stavros beach nude beach · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 30Krinakia beach nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 31Lakkoudii nude beach · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 32Atherina beach nude beach · best May to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 33Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 34Sweet Water Beach nude beach · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 35Vlyhada beach nude beach · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 36Botzalaki beach nude beach · 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
How many nude beaches are in Crete, Greece?
NudistMap currently lists 36 nude beaches in Crete, Greece. 0 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known nude beaches in Crete, Greece?
The most documented are Gerondolakkos beach, Sougia Nude Beach, Red Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Crete, Greece?
At most beaches here, the sea averages 21 °C or more in June to November. See sea temperatures by month for what counts as warm.
When should I visit Crete, Greece?
Climate averages suggest June to October for Gerondolakkos beach. Each place page has a month-by-month chart.
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Guides
- What is naturism?What naturism means, how it differs from nudism and FKK, where it is legal and what to expect at a naturist beach, resort or sauna for the first time.
- Nude beach etiquetteThe unwritten rules of nude and clothing-optional beaches: photos, towels, staring, couples, kids and what to do if someone breaks the rules.
- Your first nude beachHow to choose a first nude beach, what to pack, when to undress and how to feel at ease. Practical tips for first-time naturists, couples and families.
- When to goHow warm the sea is at nude beaches through the year, based on NOAA climate data, and which regions stay warm into autumn and winter.