Alicante's exceptional climate allows swimming throughout the year, both in its numerous municipal swimming pools and in the natural waters along the coast.
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You can also swim in Alicante in November and May, unless you are uncomfortable with the rainy weather. At this time, the temperature of the Mediterranean does not drop below 18°C. And even in winter, Alicante's water temperature never drops below 14°C.
The warmest water in Spain is in Menorca where water has 26.8 degrees celsius. On the contrary, the lowest temperature is in San Sebastian where water has only 14.6 degrees celsius. This means the difference between the warmest Menorca and coldest San Sebastian place in Spain is 12.2 degrees celsius.
The water around Alicante is a bracing 15? during January and would be considered too cold for swimming. Those who are a bit more hardy or frequently swim in cooler open water might want to take a quick dip. A wetsuit would be advisable if you wish to spend longer than 5 minutes in the water.