L'Arboçar
L'Arboçar is a clothing-optional beach in Tarragona, 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Platja de Calabecs (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at L'Arboçar
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 14°C | 31 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 26 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 39 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 51 mm |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 49 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 21 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 20 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 31 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 58 mm |
| October | 19°C | 21°C | 64 mm |
| November | 14°C | 18°C | 52 mm |
| December | 11°C | 15°C | 27 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 41.12891, 1.32852 · 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 L'Arboçar
- 1Platja de Calabecs nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Platja de Becs nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Platja de la Savinosa nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Platja dels Muntanyans nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 5Platja dels Enlliscalls nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 6Platja de les Madrigueres nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Platja Llarga nude beach · Barcelona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 8Platja de l'Aiguadolç 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 L'Arboçar clothing optional?
L'Arboçar is listed as "clothing optional" according to Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona: Platja de l'Arboçar (Cala Fonda o Waikiki). 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 L'Arboçar?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at L'Arboçar?
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.
What other naturist places are near L'Arboçar?
The closest are Platja de Calabecs (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Platja de Becs (0.6 km (0.4 mi)) and Platja de la Savinosa (3.7 km (2.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona: Platja de l'Arboçar (Cala Fonda o Waikiki) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q107888682 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.