Saradari Nude Beach
Saradari Nude Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Crete, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February (16°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025.
Weather and water temperature at Saradari Nude Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 99 mm |
| February | 13°C | 16°C | 81 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 46 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 26 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 16 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 7 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 3 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 21 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 51 mm |
| November | 18°C | 20°C | 61 mm |
| December | 15°C | 18°C | 97 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: SARANTARI
- Coordinates: 35.33372, 25.38459 · 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 Saradari Nude Beach
- 1Red Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Atherina beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Botzalaki beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Livari beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 5Vlyhada beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Triopetra Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 7Itanos Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Vlichada nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 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 Saradari Nude Beach clothing optional?
Saradari Nude 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 Saradari Nude Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 25°C (78°F) and January 13°C (56°F).
How warm is the water at Saradari Nude Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (60°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Saradari Nude Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (SARANTARI) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Saradari Nude Beach?
The closest are Red Beach (70 km (43 mi)), Atherina beach (72 km (44 mi)) and Botzalaki beach (73 km (45 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.