Vlichada
Vlichada 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 (61°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gerondolakkos beach (1.3 km (0.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Vlichada
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 17°C | 87 mm |
| February | 14°C | 16°C | 71 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 38 mm |
| April | 17°C | 17°C | 29 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 5 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 25°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 17 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 44 mm |
| November | 19°C | 21°C | 54 mm |
| December | 16°C | 18°C | 91 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: MEGALI PARALIA XEROKABOU
- Coordinates: 35.03533, 26.21666 · 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 Vlichada
- 1Gerondolakkos beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Argilos nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 3Chiona beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 4Alatsolimni beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 5Krinakia beach nude beach · Crete · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 6Vlyhada beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 7Livari beach nude beach · Crete · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 8Botzalaki beach nude beach · Crete · 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
Is Vlichada clothing optional?
Vlichada 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 Vlichada?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (80°F) and January 14°C (57°F).
How warm is the water at Vlichada?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (61°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Vlichada?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (MEGALI PARALIA XEROKABOU) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Vlichada?
The closest are Gerondolakkos beach (1.3 km (0.8 mi)), Argilos (1.4 km (0.9 mi)) and Chiona beach (1.5 km (0.9 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.