Avithos South
Nude beach in Ionian Islands, Greece
Avithos South is a clothing-optional beach in Ionian Islands, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in March (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (81°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Trapezaki naturist beach (6.6 km (4.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Avithos South
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 116 mm |
| February | 12°C | 15°C | 87 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 70 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 40 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 24 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 17 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 11 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 70 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 100 mm |
| November | 18°C | 20°C | 125 mm |
| December | 14°C | 18°C | 145 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: MEGALI PETRA - AVYTHOS
- Coordinates: 38.09861, 20.54363 · 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 Avithos South
- 1Trapezaki naturist beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Kanali naturist beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Lefka nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Koroni Beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Mouda nudist beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Spithi Beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Myrtos Beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 8Mylos nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 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 Avithos South clothing optional?
Avithos South is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Avithos South?
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 Avithos South?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Avithos South?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (MEGALI PETRA - AVYTHOS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Avithos South?
The closest are Trapezaki naturist beach (6.6 km (4.1 mi)), Kanali naturist beach (7.3 km (4.5 mi)) and Lefka (11 km (7.1 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.