Platja dels Balmins
Platja dels Balmins is a clothing-optional beach in Barcelona, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°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 el Balmí Gran (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Platja dels Balmins
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 14°C | 31 mm |
| February | 11°C | 13°C | 30 mm |
| March | 13°C | 14°C | 40 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 47 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 22 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 22 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 40 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 61 mm |
| October | 20°C | 21°C | 70 mm |
| November | 15°C | 18°C | 50 mm |
| December | 12°C | 15°C | 26 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DELS BALMINS PM1
- Coordinates: 41.23587, 1.82026 · 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 dels Balmins
- 1el Balmí Gran nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2cala Morisca nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3platja de Rosés nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Platja de l'Home Mort nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5platja de la Desenrocada nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Cala Xica nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Platja del Gaspar nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Platja de Sant Gervasi nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberClothing 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 Platja dels Balmins clothing optional?
Platja dels Balmins is listed as "clothing optional" according to Sitges Anytime (Sitges Tourism Department, Ajuntament de Sitges): Balmins Beach. 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 dels Balmins?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Platja dels Balmins?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Platja dels Balmins?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DELS BALMINS PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Platja dels Balmins?
The closest are el Balmí Gran (0 km (0 mi)), cala Morisca (4.1 km (2.5 mi)) and platja de Rosés (4.5 km (2.8 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Sitges Anytime (Sitges Tourism Department, Ajuntament de Sitges): Balmins Beach (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q125581795 · All data sources and licenses.