Playa del Esparrelló
Playa del Esparrelló 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 El Asparalló (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa del Esparrelló
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 | 15°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 BON NOU PM1
- Coordinates: 38.49556, -0.26278 · 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 del Esparrelló
- 1El Asparalló nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Raco Conill nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Cala del Cuartel nude beach · Alicante · best June to SeptemberListedSea 26°C in August
- 4Cala del Amerador nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 5Casa del Médico nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 6La Mina nude beach · Alicante · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 7cala de la Palmera 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 Playa del Esparrelló clothing optional?
Playa del Esparrelló is listed as "clothing optional" according to Comunitat Valenciana (Generalitat tourism agency): Playa L'Esparrelló, La Vila Joiosa. 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 del Esparrelló?
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 del Esparrelló?
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 del Esparrelló?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DEL BON NOU PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa del Esparrelló?
The closest are El Asparalló (0.5 km (0.3 mi)), Raco Conill (7.6 km (4.7 mi)) and Cala del Cuartel (8.1 km (5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Comunitat Valenciana (Generalitat tourism agency): Playa L'Esparrelló, La Vila Joiosa (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q6079241 · All data sources and licenses.