Platja de la Mar Bella
Platja de la Mar Bella is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Barcelona, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 24°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Barceloneta Beach (2.7 km (1.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Platja de la Mar Bella
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 14°C | 47 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 42 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 57 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 67 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 64 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 39 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 44 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 56 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 76 mm |
| October | 18°C | 21°C | 93 mm |
| November | 14°C | 17°C | 68 mm |
| December | 10°C | 15°C | 36 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: barcelonaturisme.com
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE LA MAR BELLA PM1
- Coordinates: 41.39804, 2.21224 · 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 Platja de la Mar Bella
- 1Barceloneta Beach nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberListedSea 25°C in August
- 2Platja de la Mora nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Platja del Coco nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 4Platja de Ponent (Premià de Mar) nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Platja del Remolar nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Platja de Ponent nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 7Platja de Cal Francès nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberListedSea 26°C in August
- 8Platja de la Pineda de Viladecans nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 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 Platja de la Mar Bella clothing optional?
Platja de la Mar Bella is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Ajuntament de Barcelona: Guia BCN, Platja de la Mar Bella. 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 Platja de la Mar Bella?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 10°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Platja de la Mar Bella?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Platja de la Mar Bella?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE LA MAR BELLA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Platja de la Mar Bella?
The closest are Barceloneta Beach (2.7 km (1.7 mi)), Platja de la Mora (3.9 km (2.4 mi)) and Platja del Coco (5.3 km (3.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Ajuntament de Barcelona: Guia BCN, Platja de la Mar Bella (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q3331605 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.