Vlycha Beach
Nude beach in South Aegean, Greece
Vlycha Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in South Aegean, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in March (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 28°C (82°F), and the best time to visit is May 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 Mantomata Beach (28 km (17 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Vlycha Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 18°C | 144 mm |
| February | 14°C | 17°C | 95 mm |
| March | 15°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| April | 17°C | 18°C | 32 mm |
| May (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 17 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 27°C | 25°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 27°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 16 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 49 mm |
| November | 19°C | 21°C | 80 mm |
| December | 16°C | 19°C | 144 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Bathing water profile: VLICHA
- Coordinates: 36.10722, 28.06976 · 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 Vlycha Beach
- 1Mantomata Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberOfficialSea 27°C in August
- 2Ayit Rhodes Hotel naturist park or area · South Aegean · best June to SeptemberClothing optional
- 3Viva Tourismo Resort clothing-optional hotel · South Aegean · best March to OctoberClothing optional
- 4Lapathos beach nude beach · South Aegean · best May to OctoberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 5Pachia Ammos nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 6Tropical Beach nude beach · South Aegean · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 7Karnagio 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 Vlycha Beach clothing optional?
Vlycha 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 Vlycha Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to October. July averages 27°C (81°F) and January 14°C (57°F).
How warm is the water at Vlycha Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 27°C (81°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Vlycha Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (VLICHA) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Vlycha Beach?
The closest are Mantomata Beach (28 km (17 mi)), Ayit Rhodes Hotel (32 km (20 mi)) and Viva Tourismo Resort (32 km (20 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.