Cala Arena
Cala Arena is a well-known naturist beach in Almería, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being cala de la Media Luna (3.2 km (2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cala Arena
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 15°C | 36 mm |
| February | 14°C | 15°C | 28 mm |
| March | 15°C | 15°C | 29 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 30 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 16 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 7 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 21 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 32 mm |
| November | 18°C | 18°C | 43 mm |
| December | 15°C | 16°C | 37 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 36.72083, -2.18389 · 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 Arena
- 1cala de la Media Luna nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°C in August
- 2Mónsul Beach nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°C in August
- 3Cala del Príncipe nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 4Playa de los Genoveses nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°C in August
- 5Cala de la Polacra nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 6Cala del Plomo nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°C in August
- 7Cala de Enmedio nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 8Los Muertos Beach nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°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 Arena clothing optional?
Cala Arena 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 Cala Arena?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 14°C (58°F).
How warm is the water at Cala Arena?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Cala Arena?
The closest are cala de la Media Luna (3.2 km (2 mi)), Mónsul Beach (3.6 km (2.2 mi)) and Cala del Príncipe (6.3 km (3.9 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 Q5739544 · All data sources and licenses.