Cala de la Barra Gran
Cala de la Barra Gran is a clothing-optional beach in Alicante, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Cala de la Barra Grande (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cala de la Barra Gran
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 15°C | 43 mm |
| February | 12°C | 14°C | 29 mm |
| March | 14°C | 14°C | 44 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 45 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 33 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 11 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 5 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 19 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 51 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 51 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 61 mm |
| December | 13°C | 16°C | 46 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DEL MASCARAT PM1
- Coordinates: 38.63010, 0.00567 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Spain?
- 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 Cala de la Barra Gran
- 1Cala de la Barra Grande nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 2Mascarat Norte nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 3Playa de la Solsida nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Cala la Mançanera nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5La Mina nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 6Casa del Médico nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 7Cala del Amerador nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 8Moraig nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing 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 Cala de la Barra Gran clothing optional?
Cala de la Barra Gran 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 Spain before you go.
When is the best time to visit Cala de la Barra Gran?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 12°C (54°F).
How warm is the water at Cala de la Barra Gran?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Cala de la Barra Gran?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DEL MASCARAT PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Cala de la Barra Gran?
The closest are Cala de la Barra Grande (0 km (0 mi)), Mascarat Norte (0.3 km (0.2 mi)) and Playa de la Solsida (2 km (1.2 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.