Lapathos beach
Nude beach in South Aegean, Greece
Lapathos beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in South Aegean, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in March (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 29°C (84°F), and the best time to visit is May to October. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Viva Tourismo Resort (30 km (19 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Lapathos beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 18°C | 167 mm |
| February | 14°C | 17°C | 111 mm |
| March | 15°C | 17°C | 63 mm |
| April | 17°C | 18°C | 41 mm |
| May (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 22 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 22°C | 6 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 24°C | 3 mm |
| August (best) | 29°C | 26°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 18 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 52 mm |
| November | 19°C | 21°C | 95 mm |
| December | 15°C | 19°C | 161 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 36.58916, 27.81388 · 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 Lapathos beach
- 1Viva Tourismo Resort clothing-optional hotel · South Aegean · best March to OctoberClothing optional
- 2Ayit Rhodes Hotel naturist park or area · South Aegean · best June to SeptemberClothing optional
- 3Mantomata Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberOfficialSea 27°C in August
- 4Pachia Ammos nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 5Vlycha Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 6Karnagio Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 7Tropical Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 8Polemi Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°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 Lapathos beach clothing optional?
Lapathos beach 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 Lapathos beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to October. July averages 28°C (83°F) and January 14°C (56°F).
How warm is the water at Lapathos beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Lapathos beach?
The closest are Viva Tourismo Resort (30 km (19 mi)), Ayit Rhodes Hotel (31 km (19 mi)) and Mantomata Beach (46 km (28 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.