Plage Sud Torreilles
Nude beach in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Plage Sud Torreilles is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Pyrénées-Orientales, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (71°F) and coolest in February (12°C (53°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 plage de Toreilles (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage Sud Torreilles
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 13°C | 51 mm |
| February | 8°C | 12°C | 39 mm |
| March | 11°C | 12°C | 51 mm |
| April | 13°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 49 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 27 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 21°C | 21 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 25 mm |
| September | 20°C | 20°C | 43 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 72 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 59 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 SUD
- Coordinates: 42.75446, 3.03777 · 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 Sud Torreilles
- 1plage de Toreilles nude beach · Pyrénées-Orientales · best June to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 2Canet nude beach · Pyrénées-Orientales · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Les Maisons de la Jetée naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 4Les Résidences de l'Oasis naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 5Aphrodite Village naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 6Les Jardins de Vénus naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Plage naturiste de Leucate nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Village Ulysse naturist park or area · Aude · 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 Plage Sud Torreilles clothing optional?
Plage Sud Torreilles is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Office de Tourisme de Torreilles: La plage. 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 France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage Sud Torreilles?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Plage Sud Torreilles?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 22°C (71°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage Sud Torreilles?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE SUD) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage Sud Torreilles?
The closest are plage de Toreilles (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), Canet (4.6 km (2.9 mi)) and Les Maisons de la Jetée (13 km (8.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Office de Tourisme de Torreilles: La plage (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.