Costa dei Barbari
Costa dei Barbari is a clothing-optional beach in Trieste, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February (10°C (49°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Liburnia FKK (2.4 km (1.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Costa dei Barbari
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | 11°C | 65 mm |
| February | 1°C | 10°C | 76 mm |
| March | 5°C | 10°C | 77 mm |
| April | 10°C | 13°C | 75 mm |
| May | 14°C | 18°C | 95 mm |
| June | 19°C | 23°C | 86 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 25°C | 81 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 25°C | 95 mm |
| September | 16°C | 23°C | 116 mm |
| October | 11°C | 19°C | 111 mm |
| November | 6°C | 16°C | 121 mm |
| December | 1°C | 13°C | 96 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: COSTIERA-COSTA DEI BARBARI
- Coordinates: 45.75774, 13.64327 · 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 Costa dei Barbari
- 1Liburnia FKK nude beach · Trieste · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Divja plaža Punta nude beach · Koper · best June to AugustCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 3Naravoslovna plaža nude beach · Koper · best June to AugustCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 4Plaža Strunjan nude beach · Piran · best June to AugustCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 5Bele Skale nude beach · Izola · best June to AugustToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 6FKK Kanegra nude beach · Istria · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 7Camping Kanegra FKK naturist campground · IstriaClothing optional
- 8Rt Špic nude beach · Istria · best June to AugustClothing 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 Costa dei Barbari clothing optional?
Costa dei Barbari is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Costa dei Barbari?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 0°C (32°F).
How warm is the water at Costa dei Barbari?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (49°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Costa dei Barbari?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (COSTIERA-COSTA DEI BARBARI) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Costa dei Barbari?
The closest are Liburnia FKK (2.4 km (1.5 mi)), Divja plaža Punta (19 km (12 mi)) and Naravoslovna plaža (20 km (12 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.