Eraclea Minoa
Eraclea Minoa is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Agrigento, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in February (15°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (79°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 Siculiana (9.2 km (5.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Eraclea Minoa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 15°C | 92 mm |
| February | 11°C | 15°C | 81 mm |
| March | 12°C | 15°C | 75 mm |
| April | 15°C | 16°C | 53 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 27 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 21°C | 18 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 7 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 12 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 56 mm |
| October | 20°C | 22°C | 90 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 91 mm |
| December | 13°C | 17°C | 88 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: FOCE FIUME PLATANI
- Coordinates: 37.39681, 13.27024 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Italy?
- 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 Eraclea Minoa
- 1Siculiana nude beach · Agrigento · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Physis clothing-optional hotel · Trapani · best November to SeptemberClothing optional
- 3Bulala nude beach · Caltanissetta · best June to OctoberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 4Praja naturista Rocca Palumma nude beach · Messina · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 27°C in August
- 5Praia naturista Chiappe nude beach · Messina · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 27°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 Eraclea Minoa clothing optional?
Eraclea Minoa is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to AgrigentoOggi: Nelle spiagge storiche dell'agrigentino tornano i nudisti (31 Jul 2021). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Italy before you go.
When is the best time to visit Eraclea Minoa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Eraclea Minoa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (58°F) to 25°C (77°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Eraclea Minoa?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (FOCE FIUME PLATANI) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Eraclea Minoa?
The closest are Siculiana (9.2 km (5.7 mi)), Physis (65 km (41 mi)) and Bulala (101 km (63 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against AgrigentoOggi: Nelle spiagge storiche dell'agrigentino tornano i nudisti (31 Jul 2021) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.