Playa de la Solsida
Playa de la Solsida 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 Mascarat Norte (1.7 km (1.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de la Solsida
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 DE LA SOLSIDA PM1
- Coordinates: 38.62578, -0.01684 · 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 Playa de la Solsida
- 1Mascarat Norte nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 2Cala de la Barra Gran nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Cala de la Barra Grande nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 4Cala la Mançanera nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Casa del Médico nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 6Cala del Amerador nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 7La Mina 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 Playa de la Solsida clothing optional?
Playa de la Solsida is listed as "clothing optional" according to Comunitat Valenciana (regional tourism agency): Playa de la Solsida en Altea. 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 Playa de la Solsida?
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 Playa de la Solsida?
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 Playa de la Solsida?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE LA SOLSIDA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de la Solsida?
The closest are Mascarat Norte (1.7 km (1.1 mi)), Cala de la Barra Gran (2 km (1.2 mi)) and Cala de la Barra Grande (2 km (1.2 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Comunitat Valenciana (regional tourism agency): Playa de la Solsida en Altea (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q24023578 · All data sources and licenses.