Karnagio Beach
Nude beach in South Aegean, Greece
Karnagio Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in South Aegean, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in March (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 28°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Tropical Beach (16 km (10 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Karnagio Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 17°C | 152 mm |
| February | 13°C | 17°C | 108 mm |
| March | 14°C | 17°C | 63 mm |
| April | 17°C | 17°C | 43 mm |
| May | 21°C | 19°C | 24 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 22°C | 6 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 25°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 20 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 23°C | 49 mm |
| November | 18°C | 21°C | 95 mm |
| December | 14°C | 19°C | 150 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 36.89189, 27.21741 · 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 Karnagio Beach
- 1Tropical Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 2Polemi Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Pachia Ammos nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 4Lapathos beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 5Tsamadou nude beach · North Aegean · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Mantomata Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberOfficialSea 27°C in August
- 7Vlycha Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 8Kambi Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 24°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 Karnagio Beach clothing optional?
Karnagio Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Karnagio Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 28°C (82°F) and January 12°C (54°F).
How warm is the water at Karnagio Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 25°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Karnagio Beach?
The closest are Tropical Beach (16 km (10 mi)), Polemi Beach (21 km (13 mi)) and Pachia Ammos (34 km (21 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.