Baia delle Ninfe
Baia delle Ninfe is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Sassari, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in February (14°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (76°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 Porto Ferro (8.7 km (5.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Baia delle Ninfe
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 14°C | 64 mm |
| February | 12°C | 14°C | 59 mm |
| March | 13°C | 14°C | 47 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 48 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 42 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 16 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 6 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 13 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 42 mm |
| October | 20°C | 21°C | 66 mm |
| November | 17°C | 18°C | 100 mm |
| December | 14°C | 16°C | 78 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: MUGONI
- Coordinates: 40.61205, 8.21228 · 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 Baia delle Ninfe
- 1Porto Ferro nude beach · Sassari · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 2Is Benas nude beach · Oristano · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 3Lu Litarroni nude beach · Olbia-Tempio · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 4Cala d'Agulia nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 5Piscinas nude beach · Medio Campidano · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 6Razza di Junco nude beach · Olbia-Tempio · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 7Plage de Canusellu nude beach · Corse-du-Sud · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 8U Furu naturist campground · Corse-du-Sud · best July to AugustClothing optional
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 Baia delle Ninfe clothing optional?
Baia delle Ninfe is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to L'Unione Sarda: Giornata ecologica nella spiaggia naturista della Baia delle Ninfe di Alghero (15 June 2023). 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 Baia delle Ninfe?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (76°F) and January 12°C (54°F).
How warm is the water at Baia delle Ninfe?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (56°F) to 25°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Baia delle Ninfe?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (MUGONI) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Baia delle Ninfe?
The closest are Porto Ferro (8.7 km (5.4 mi)), Is Benas (66 km (41 mi)) and Lu Litarroni (96 km (60 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against L'Unione Sarda: Giornata ecologica nella spiaggia naturista della Baia delle Ninfe di Alghero (15 June 2023) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.