Myrtos Beach
Nude beach in Ionian Islands, Greece
Myrtos Beach is a well-known naturist beach in Ionian Islands, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°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 October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Trapezaki naturist beach (26 km (16 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Myrtos Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 16°C | 119 mm |
| February | 12°C | 15°C | 92 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 76 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 45 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 29 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 19 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 12 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 19 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 77 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 103 mm |
| November | 18°C | 20°C | 129 mm |
| December | 14°C | 18°C | 148 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: MYRTOS
- Coordinates: 38.34361, 20.53611 · 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 Myrtos Beach
- 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
- 3Avithos South nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Lefka nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Koroni Beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Mouda nudist beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 7Spithi Beach nude beach · Ionian Islands · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 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 Myrtos Beach clothing optional?
Myrtos Beach is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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 Myrtos 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 12°C (54°F).
How warm is the water at Myrtos Beach?
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 Myrtos Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (MYRTOS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Myrtos Beach?
The closest are Trapezaki naturist beach (26 km (16 mi)), Kanali naturist beach (27 km (16 mi)) and Avithos South (27 km (17 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q1259677 · All data sources and licenses.