Cala Tamariua
Cala Tamariua is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Girona, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. 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 Tavellera (3.6 km (2.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cala Tamariua
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 13°C | 53 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 41 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 55 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 65 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 54 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 30 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 21°C | 26 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 29 mm |
| September | 20°C | 21°C | 48 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 81 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 61 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 42 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE TAMARIUA PM1
- Coordinates: 42.34365, 3.20972 · 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 Cala Tamariua
- 1Platja de Tavellera nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 2Platja Gran del Futaner nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Platja Petita del Futaner nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4el Borró d'Enfora nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 5Platja de Neganta nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Platja d'en Noues nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 7Platja de Sant Lluís nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Cala Culleró nude beach · Girona · best June to AugustListedSea 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 Cala Tamariua clothing optional?
Cala Tamariua is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Nació Digital, 16 July 2026: Mapa de les 70 platges nudistes de Catalunya. 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 Cala Tamariua?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 9°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at Cala Tamariua?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Cala Tamariua?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE TAMARIUA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Cala Tamariua?
The closest are Platja de Tavellera (3.6 km (2.2 mi)), Platja Gran del Futaner (6.2 km (3.9 mi)) and Platja Petita del Futaner (6.2 km (3.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Nació Digital, 16 July 2026: Mapa de les 70 platges nudistes de Catalunya (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q24021754 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.