Calas del Cabo Peñas
Calas del Cabo Peñas is a well-known naturist beach in Alicante, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (14°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Platja dels Tossals (22 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Calas del Cabo Peñas
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 15°C | 33 mm |
| February | 12°C | 14°C | 20 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 37 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 38 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 23 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 10 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 4 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 41 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 38 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 45 mm |
| December | 13°C | 16°C | 38 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA CALA MOSCA PM1
- Coordinates: 37.93610, -0.71800 · 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 Calas del Cabo Peñas
- 1Platja dels Tossals nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Platja de les Pesqueres - el Rebollo nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 3El Pinet nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 4Braç del Port nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 5Carabassí nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6El Portús nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 7cala dels Jueus nude beach · Alicante · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Cala dels Cantalars nude beach · Alicante · best June to SeptemberListedSea 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 Calas del Cabo Peñas clothing optional?
Calas del Cabo Peñas is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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 Calas del Cabo Peñas?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 12°C (53°F).
How warm is the water at Calas del Cabo Peñas?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (58°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Calas del Cabo Peñas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CALA MOSCA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Calas del Cabo Peñas?
The closest are Platja dels Tossals (22 km (13 mi)), Platja de les Pesqueres - el Rebollo (23 km (14 mi)) and El Pinet (25 km (16 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28121355 · All data sources and licenses.