Myrtiotissa Beach
Nude beach in Ionian Islands, Greece
Myrtiotissa Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Ionian Islands, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025.
Weather and water temperature at Myrtiotissa Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 16°C | 125 mm |
| February | 11°C | 15°C | 109 mm |
| March | 13°C | 15°C | 96 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 55 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 42 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 27 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 16 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 25 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 81 mm |
| October | 20°C | 22°C | 115 mm |
| November | 16°C | 20°C | 151 mm |
| December | 13°C | 17°C | 155 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: GLYFADA
- Coordinates: 39.59555, 19.79944 · 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 Myrtiotissa Beach
- 1Dave's Bay nude beach · Vlorë · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Zvërnec Beach nude beach · Vlorë · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Mylos 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 Myrtiotissa Beach clothing optional?
Myrtiotissa Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Visit Corfu (visit.corfu.gr, Municipality of Corfu tourism portal). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Greece before you go.
When is the best time to visit Myrtiotissa Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 26°C (79°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Myrtiotissa Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Myrtiotissa Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (GLYFADA) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Myrtiotissa Beach?
The closest are Dave's Bay (63 km (39 mi)), Zvërnec Beach (109 km (68 mi)) and Mylos (114 km (71 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Visit Corfu (visit.corfu.gr, Municipality of Corfu tourism portal) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q25162436 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.