Plage naturiste des galets
Nude beach in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Plage naturiste des galets is a clothing-optional beach in Pyrénées-Orientales, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is June 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 Del Pi (7.8 km (4.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste des galets
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 13°C | 53 mm |
| February | 9°C | 12°C | 41 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 55 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 65 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 54 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 30 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 21°C | 26 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 29 mm |
| September | 20°C | 20°C | 48 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 81 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 61 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 42 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE DU FOURAT
- Coordinates: 42.49613, 3.13222 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- 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 Plage naturiste des galets
- 1Del Pi nude beach · Pyrénées-Orientales · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2el Borró d'Enfora nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 3Platja Gran del Futaner nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Platja Petita del Futaner nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Plage naturiste du Bocal du Tech nude beach · Pyrénées-Orientales · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Cala Tamariua nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 7Platja de Tavellera nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 8Platja de Neganta nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustListedSea 22°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 Plage naturiste des galets clothing optional?
Plage naturiste des galets 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 France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage naturiste des galets?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 9°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at Plage naturiste des galets?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage naturiste des galets?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE DU FOURAT) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste des galets?
The closest are Del Pi (7.8 km (4.8 mi)), el Borró d'Enfora (12 km (7.5 mi)) and Platja Gran del Futaner (12 km (7.6 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.