Cala di Pozzo Vivo
Cala di Pozzo Vivo is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Bari, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (14°C (56°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.
Weather and water temperature at Cala di Pozzo Vivo
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 14°C | 79 mm |
| February | 11°C | 14°C | 68 mm |
| March | 13°C | 14°C | 71 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 55 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 44 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 35 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 28 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 30 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 76 mm |
| October | 19°C | 20°C | 90 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 97 mm |
| December | 13°C | 15°C | 90 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: POZZOVIVO (MARMERIA)
- Coordinates: 40.98535, 17.24641 · 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 Cala di Pozzo Vivo
- 1Resort Grottamiranda clothing-optional hotel · Brindisi · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 2Spiaggia della Commenda nude beach · Taranto · 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 Cala di Pozzo Vivo clothing optional?
Cala di Pozzo Vivo 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 Italy before you go.
When is the best time to visit Cala di Pozzo Vivo?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 26°C (79°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Cala di Pozzo Vivo?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (56°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Cala di Pozzo Vivo?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (POZZOVIVO (MARMERIA)) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Cala di Pozzo Vivo?
The closest are Resort Grottamiranda (56 km (35 mi)) and Spiaggia della Commenda (80 km (50 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.