Can you swim in the sea in Spain in May?

Swimming in may in Alicante, Barcelona, Lloret de Mar, Malaga, Salou, Valencia, Almeria, Benidorm, Cartagena, Costa del Sol, Gibraltar, Marbella, Nerja and Torremolinos is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 71°F, it can also go as low as 63°F.



People Also Ask

As a technicality, there is no warm 'ocean' swims in Europe (Ocean is freezing cold in May, even in Canaria islands!), only the Mediterranean sea is somehow warmish. The further south the better, so Sardinia would win out over Corsica. But it's perfectly possible to swim in either place in late May.

MORE DETAILS

The Balearic Islands, Spain May is a great time to visit for early summer sun and for avoiding the peak-season crowds. Majorca is the largest of the islands and is best for sandy beaches and buzzing coastal towns.

MORE DETAILS

Crete, Greece The temperature of the sea is around 19° C and that is why Crete has amongst the warmest beaches in Europe in May.

MORE DETAILS

For safety's sake, most swimmers should wait until the water temperature reaches at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

MORE DETAILS

There are plenty of great places to visit in Mallorca during May. As the temperatures are not yet too hot, this is the perfect time to explore this extraordinary island in the heart of Europe. Tourists are plentiful but less numerous than during the summer months. All the restaurants and entertainment venues are open.

MORE DETAILS

If you're looking for a beach holiday, the Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz are the hottest places to stay in Spain in May. Malaga will be around 25ºC with Marbella around 24ºC, each with 9-10 hours of daily sunshine.

MORE DETAILS

Currents coming from the Atlantic Ocean, right from the strait of Gibraltar, cool down our sea water. February has in fact the coldest sea temperature of the year, 13ºC/55ºF.

MORE DETAILS

May is an undoubtedly a warm, dry and sunny month with temperatures reaching into the mid-20s, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the island. The weather is generally very predictable, with usually 9 hours of warm sunshine a day. May is a great time to go to Tenerife before the summer heat ratchets up.

MORE DETAILS

April to May and September to October are the best times for perfect weather. In central Spain and on the Mediterranean coast, the spring and autumn seasons are marked by sunlit days and pleasant weather perfect for strolling and outdoor dining in terrazas, with temperatures cooling down by nightfall.

MORE DETAILS