Spiaggia del Gelsomineto
Spiaggia del Gelsomineto is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Syracuse, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 28°C (82°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 Spiaggia di Marianelli (15 km (9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 15°C | 70 mm |
| February | 10°C | 15°C | 61 mm |
| March | 12°C | 15°C | 48 mm |
| April | 15°C | 16°C | 31 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 13 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 9 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 25°C | 4 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 26°C | 9 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 54 mm |
| October | 20°C | 23°C | 70 mm |
| November | 15°C | 20°C | 87 mm |
| December | 11°C | 17°C | 82 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: GALLINA-KM 0,25 SUD FIUME CASSIBILE
- Coordinates: 36.94694, 15.18781 · 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 Spiaggia del Gelsomineto
- 1Spiaggia di Marianelli nude beach · Syracuse · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 2Bulala nude beach · Caltanissetta · best June to OctoberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 3Forza d'Agrò naturist beach nude beach · Messina · best June to OctoberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 4Praia naturista Chiappe nude beach · Messina · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 27°C in August
- 5Ġnejna Bay naturist park or area · Mġarr · best June to AugustListed
- 6Praja naturista Rocca Palumma 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 Spiaggia del Gelsomineto clothing optional?
Spiaggia del Gelsomineto is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Spiaggia del Gelsomineto?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 28°C (82°F) and January 10°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Spiaggia del Gelsomineto?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (GALLINA-KM 0,25 SUD FIUME CASSIBILE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Spiaggia del Gelsomineto?
The closest are Spiaggia di Marianelli (15 km (9 mi)), Bulala (78 km (49 mi)) and Forza d'Agrò naturist beach (108 km (67 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.