Plaka Beach
Nude beach in South Aegean, Greece
Plaka Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in South Aegean, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February (16°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Teologos, Psaralidhdiki (25 km (15 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plaka Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 95 mm |
| February | 13°C | 16°C | 81 mm |
| March | 14°C | 16°C | 45 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 26 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 19 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 5 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 17 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 43 mm |
| November | 17°C | 19°C | 63 mm |
| December | 14°C | 17°C | 85 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: nudistbeaches.info
- Bathing water profile: PLAKA
- Coordinates: 37.05038, 25.36600 · 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 Plaka Beach
- 1Teologos, Psaralidhdiki nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 2Agios Theologos nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberListedSea 24°C in August
- 3Lorentzena nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 4Kambi Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 5Fira beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Vlychada 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 Plaka Beach clothing optional?
Plaka 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 Plaka Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Plaka Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (60°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plaka Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAKA) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plaka Beach?
The closest are Teologos, Psaralidhdiki (25 km (15 mi)), Agios Theologos (25 km (15 mi)) and Lorentzena (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. Wikidata Q25162355 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.