Platja de la Marquesa
Platja de la Marquesa is a clothing-optional beach in Tarragona, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July 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 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Platja de la Bassa de l'Arena (2.4 km (1.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Platja de la Marquesa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 14°C | 29 mm |
| February | 8°C | 13°C | 25 mm |
| March | 11°C | 14°C | 41 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 49 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 48 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 21 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 20 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 29 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 53 mm |
| October | 17°C | 21°C | 62 mm |
| November | 12°C | 18°C | 53 mm |
| December | 8°C | 15°C | 25 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE LA MARQUESA PM1
- Coordinates: 40.75807, 0.80201 · 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 la Marquesa
- 1Platja de la Bassa de l'Arena nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Punta del Fangar nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Platja de l'Alfacada nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Platja del Serrallo nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Platja de l'Illot nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 6Platja del Serrallo nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7platja dels Eucaliptus nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Platja de Xelin nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 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 Platja de la Marquesa clothing optional?
Platja de la Marquesa is listed as "clothing optional" according to Terres de l'Ebre (Patronat de Turisme, Diputació de Tarragona): Platja de la Marquesa. 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 la Marquesa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Platja de la Marquesa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 26°C (79°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Platja de la Marquesa?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE LA MARQUESA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Platja de la Marquesa?
The closest are Platja de la Bassa de l'Arena (2.4 km (1.5 mi)), Punta del Fangar (4.6 km (2.9 mi)) and Platja de l'Alfacada (9.4 km (5.8 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Terres de l'Ebre (Patronat de Turisme, Diputació de Tarragona): Platja de la Marquesa (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q19367924 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.