Praia naturista Chiappe
Nude beach in Messina, Italy · also known as Scugghiera naturista Chiappe
Praia naturista Chiappe is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Messina, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in February (14°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°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 Praja naturista Rocca Palumma (20 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia naturista Chiappe
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 15°C | 88 mm |
| February | 9°C | 14°C | 75 mm |
| March | 11°C | 15°C | 70 mm |
| April | 13°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| May | 17°C | 19°C | 23 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 21 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 26°C | 61 mm |
| October | 18°C | 23°C | 85 mm |
| November | 14°C | 20°C | 91 mm |
| December | 10°C | 17°C | 91 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: M 200 OVEST PUNTA CHIAPPE
- Coordinates: 38.03350, 14.47218 · 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 Praia naturista Chiappe
- 1Praja naturista Rocca Palumma nude beach · Messina · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 27°C in August
- 2Forza d'Agrò naturist beach nude beach · Messina · best June to OctoberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 3Bulala nude beach · Caltanissetta · best June to OctoberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 4Siculiana nude beach · Agrigento · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Eraclea Minoa nude beach · Agrigento · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 6Spiaggia del Gelsomineto nude beach · Syracuse · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 7Spiaggia di Marianelli nude beach · Syracuse · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 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 Praia naturista Chiappe clothing optional?
Praia naturista Chiappe 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 Praia naturista Chiappe?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 9°C (48°F).
How warm is the water at Praia naturista Chiappe?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (58°F) to 27°C (81°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Praia naturista Chiappe?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (M 200 OVEST PUNTA CHIAPPE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia naturista Chiappe?
The closest are Praja naturista Rocca Palumma (20 km (13 mi)), Forza d'Agrò naturist beach (77 km (48 mi)) and Bulala (113 km (70 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.