Is Benas
Is Benas is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Oristano, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (76°F) and coolest in February (14°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 26°C (78°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 Is Benas
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 14°C | 49 mm |
| February | 8°C | 14°C | 43 mm |
| March | 11°C | 14°C | 41 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 44 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 33 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 21°C | 11 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 4 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 12 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 37 mm |
| October | 18°C | 21°C | 52 mm |
| November | 13°C | 18°C | 80 mm |
| December | 9°C | 16°C | 59 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: IS ARENAS I
- Coordinates: 40.05141, 8.45478 · 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 Is Benas
- 1Piscinas nude beach · Medio Campidano · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 2Baia delle Ninfe nude beach · Sassari · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 3Porto Ferro nude beach · Sassari · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 4Spiaggia di Feraxi nude beach · Cagliari · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 5Lu Litarroni nude beach · Olbia-Tempio · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 6Razza di Junco nude beach · Olbia-Tempio · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Is Benas clothing optional?
Is Benas is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to AGI, 11 May 2022: Sardegna, spiaggia Conciglie aperta a nudisti. 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 Is Benas?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 8°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at Is Benas?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (56°F) to 24°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Is Benas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (IS ARENAS I) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Is Benas?
The closest are Piscinas (57 km (35 mi)), Baia delle Ninfe (66 km (41 mi)) and Porto Ferro (74 km (46 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against AGI, 11 May 2022: Sardegna, spiaggia Conciglie aperta a nudisti (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.