Platja de la Picòrdia
Platja de la Picòrdia is a clothing-optional beach in Barcelona, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (77°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 Platja de la Musclera (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Platja de la Picòrdia
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°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 | 20°C | 39 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 44 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 56 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 76 mm |
| October | 18°C | 20°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
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE LA MUSCLERA PM1
- Coordinates: 41.57342, 2.54020 · 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 Picòrdia
- 1Platja de la Musclera nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 2Platja de la Murtra nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 3Cala del Castell nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 4Platja de Sant Simó nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 5Platja de la Roca Grossa nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 6Cala de la Vinyeta nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 7Cala de Les Roques nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Platja de la Riera nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Platja de la Picòrdia clothing optional?
Platja de la Picòrdia is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Platja de la Picòrdia?
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 Picòrdia?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 25°C (77°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Platja de la Picòrdia?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE LA MUSCLERA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Platja de la Picòrdia?
The closest are Platja de la Musclera (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), Platja de la Murtra (6.2 km (3.9 mi)) and Cala del Castell (6.8 km (4.2 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.