Orthi Ammos
Orthi Ammos is a beach where nudity is tolerated 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 Plakaki (8.4 km (5.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Orthi Ammos
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 | 25°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 16 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°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: 35.18317, 24.24976 · 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 Orthi Ammos
- 1Plakaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 2Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 3Βριτομάρτις nudist resort · Crete · best March to NovemberNaturist only
- 4Souda Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Sweet Water Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Timios Stavros beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 7Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 8Mikro Ammoudi Nudist Beach 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 Orthi Ammos clothing optional?
Orthi Ammos is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Orthi Ammos?
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 Orthi Ammos?
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 Orthi Ammos?
The closest are Plakaki (8.4 km (5.2 mi)), Filaki (8.5 km (5.3 mi)) and Βριτομάρτις (9.3 km (5.8 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.