Sweet Water Beach
Sweet Water 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 (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 Timios Stavros beach (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Sweet Water Beach
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: 35.20160, 24.10767 · 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 Sweet Water Beach
- 1Timios Stavros beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 2Βριτομάρτις nudist resort · Crete · best March to NovemberNaturist only
- 3Filaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 4Plakaki nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 5Orthi Ammos nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 6Souda Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Kavros/Peristeras Dune Beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 8Paligremnos Beach (Nudist) 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 Sweet Water Beach clothing optional?
Sweet Water 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 Sweet Water 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 Sweet Water Beach?
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 Sweet Water Beach?
The closest are Timios Stavros beach (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), Βριτομάρτις (3.8 km (2.4 mi)) and Filaki (4.6 km (2.9 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.