Platja de Castell
Platja de Castell is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Girona, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (74°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 Cala Canyers (1 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Platja de Castell
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 13°C | 52 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 44 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 60 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 71 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 63 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 35 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 34 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 37 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 58 mm |
| October | 18°C | 19°C | 91 mm |
| November | 13°C | 17°C | 65 mm |
| December | 10°C | 15°C | 42 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE CASTELL PM1
- Coordinates: 41.86268, 3.15632 · 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 Castell
- 1Cala Canyers nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 2Cala Corbs nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 3Cala Estreta nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Cala de Roca Bona nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Cala del Cap de Planes nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Cala de Crit nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Relax Nat Càmping naturista naturist campground · Girona · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 8Cala de les Roques Planes nude beach · Girona · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 24°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 Castell clothing optional?
Platja de Castell is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Nació Digital: Mapa de les 70 platges nudistes de Catalunya (list by Club Català de Naturisme). 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 de Castell?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (76°F) and January 9°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Platja de Castell?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 24°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Platja de Castell?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE CASTELL PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Platja de Castell?
The closest are Cala Canyers (1 km (0.6 mi)), Cala Corbs (1.2 km (0.7 mi)) and Cala Estreta (1.4 km (0.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Nació Digital: Mapa de les 70 platges nudistes de Catalunya (list by Club Català de Naturisme) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q20104421 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.