Playa de la Caleta
Playa de la Caleta is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Cádiz, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (74°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 September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Naturist Beach Playa de Valdelagrana (8.2 km (5.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de la Caleta
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 65 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 65 mm |
| March | 14°C | 16°C | 72 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 56 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 29 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 78 mm |
| November | 16°C | 18°C | 96 mm |
| December | 14°C | 17°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA LA CALETA PM1
- Coordinates: 36.53128, -6.30585 · 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 de la Caleta
- 1Naturist Beach Playa de Valdelagrana nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 2Playa de Santibáñez nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Playa de Punta Candor nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4Cala del Enebro nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 5Cala del Tio Juan Medina nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 6Playa de la pequeña Lulú nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Naturist Beach Playa Del Asperrillo nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Bolonia Beach nude beach · Cádiz · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 22°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 de la Caleta clothing optional?
Playa de la Caleta is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to Diario Bahía de Cádiz, 11 May 2023: Ayuntamiento de Cádiz aprueba su ordenanza de playas. 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 de la Caleta?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de la Caleta?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 23°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa de la Caleta?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA LA CALETA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de la Caleta?
The closest are Naturist Beach Playa de Valdelagrana (8.2 km (5.1 mi)), Playa de Santibáñez (8.3 km (5.2 mi)) and Playa de Punta Candor (14 km (8.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Diario Bahía de Cádiz, 11 May 2023: Ayuntamiento de Cádiz aprueba su ordenanza de playas (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q24022072 · All data sources and licenses.