Small Banana Beach
Small Banana Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Thessalia, Greece. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Vithisma (39 km (24 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Small Banana Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| February | 9°C | 14°C | 53 mm |
| March | 11°C | 14°C | 60 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 34 mm |
| May | 20°C | 19°C | 31 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 28 mm |
| July (best) | 27°C | 25°C | 29 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 26°C | 19 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 46 mm |
| October | 18°C | 22°C | 51 mm |
| November | 14°C | 18°C | 58 mm |
| December | 10°C | 16°C | 72 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: AGIA ELENI
- Coordinates: 39.14887, 23.39173 · 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 Small Banana Beach
- 1Vithisma nude beach · Thessalia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Hiliadou Nudist Beach nude beach · Central Greece · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Nudist Beach Miti nude beach · Centre Macedonia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Glarokavos Nudist Beach nude beach · Centre Macedonia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Katergopetra Nudist Beach nude beach · Centre Macedonia · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Secret Paradise Nudist Beach nude beach · Centre Macedonia · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 7Nudist Beach Destinika nude beach · Centre Macedonia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Kalamitsi Nudist Beach nude beach · Centre Macedonia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Small Banana Beach clothing optional?
Small Banana 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 Small Banana Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 27°C (80°F) and January 8°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at Small Banana Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Small Banana Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (AGIA ELENI) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Small Banana Beach?
The closest are Vithisma (39 km (24 mi)), Hiliadou Nudist Beach (70 km (43 mi)) and Nudist Beach Miti (90 km (56 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.