cala de la Palmera
cala de la Palmera 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 July at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Cala dels Cantalars (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at cala de la Palmera
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 15°C | 31 mm |
| February | 9°C | 14°C | 19 mm |
| March | 12°C | 15°C | 35 mm |
| April | 15°C | 16°C | 37 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 25 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 12 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 4 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 25°C | 42 mm |
| October | 18°C | 22°C | 36 mm |
| November | 13°C | 19°C | 40 mm |
| December | 10°C | 16°C | 33 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 38.35251, -0.41003 · 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 Palmera
- 1Cala dels Cantalars nude beach · Alicante · best June to SeptemberListedSea 26°C in August
- 2cala dels Jueus nude beach · Alicante · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Cala del Cuartel nude beach · Alicante · best June to SeptemberListedSea 26°C in August
- 4Carabassí nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5El Asparalló nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Playa del Esparrelló nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Braç del Port nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 8Raco Conill 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 Palmera clothing optional?
cala de la Palmera is listed as "clothing optional" according to Alicante City & Beach (Patronato Municipal de Turismo): Coves of Cabo de la Huerta. 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 Spain before you go.
When is the best time to visit cala de la Palmera?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 9°C (48°F).
How warm is the water at cala de la Palmera?
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.
What other naturist places are near cala de la Palmera?
The closest are Cala dels Cantalars (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), cala dels Jueus (1.5 km (0.9 mi)) and Cala del Cuartel (13 km (8.1 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Alicante City & Beach (Patronato Municipal de Turismo): Coves of Cabo de la Huerta (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q8255031 · All data sources and licenses.