Malvarrosa
Malvarrosa is a clothing-optional beach in Castellón, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (14°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Platja Naturista de Moncofa (8.7 km (5.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Malvarrosa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 14°C | 43 mm |
| February | 12°C | 14°C | 35 mm |
| March | 14°C | 14°C | 49 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 48 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 42 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 19 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 25 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 63 mm |
| October (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 55 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 60 mm |
| December | 13°C | 16°C | 46 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE MALVARROSA PM1
- Coordinates: 39.71670, -0.19090 · 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 Malvarrosa
- 1Platja Naturista de Moncofa nude beach · Castellón · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2L'Arbre del Gos nude beach · Valencia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Platja del Saler nude beach · Valencia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Devesa del Saler beach nude beach · Valencia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Playa nudista de Bellver nude beach · Castellón · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Mareny de Sant Llorenç nude beach · Valencia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Platja Nudista de Cullera nude beach · Valencia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Sud de Torreblanca nude beach · Castellón · best June to SeptemberListedSea 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 Malvarrosa clothing optional?
Malvarrosa is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turisme Comunitat Valenciana: Playa de Malvarrosa (Sagunt). 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 Malvarrosa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 25°C (78°F) and January 12°C (54°F).
How warm is the water at Malvarrosa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (56°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Malvarrosa?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE MALVARROSA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Malvarrosa?
The closest are Platja Naturista de Moncofa (8.7 km (5.4 mi)), L'Arbre del Gos (37 km (23 mi)) and Platja del Saler (39 km (24 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turisme Comunitat Valenciana: Playa de Malvarrosa (Sagunt) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28119779 · All data sources and licenses.