Platja de Xelin
Platja de Xelin is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Cala del Torrent del Pi (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Platja de Xelin
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
- Coordinates: 40.89539, 0.81823 · 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 Xelin
- 1Cala del Torrent del Pi nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Platja de l'Illot nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 26°C in August
- 3Cala Justell nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberListedSea 26°C in August
- 4El Torn nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Camping El Templo del Sol naturist campground · Tarragona · best June to AugustNaturist only
- 6Platja de la Cala Bea nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Cala d'Oques, nudista nude beach · Tarragona · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 8Punta del Fangar nude beach · Tarragona · 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 Platja de Xelin clothing optional?
Platja de Xelin is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Nació Digital: Mapa de les 70 platges nudistes de Catalunya (16 July 2026). 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 Xelin?
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 Xelin?
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.
What other naturist places are near Platja de Xelin?
The closest are Cala del Torrent del Pi (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Platja de l'Illot (7.5 km (4.7 mi)) and Cala Justell (8.8 km (5.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Nació Digital: Mapa de les 70 platges nudistes de Catalunya (16 July 2026) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28121234 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.