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.
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The Costa del Sol and the Cabo de Gata in Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Costa Blanca are all destinations where you'll find a climate of eternal springtime practically all year round. You'll find it perfectly possible to take a dip at the beach and then relax in the sun.
The average temperature in Europe is 21.8°C. The highest current temperature on the continent according to our data, is in Koper (Slovenia) where water has 28.9 degrees celsius. On the other hand the lowest temperature is in Dalatangi (Iceland) where water has 12.1 degrees celsius.
Although no complete set of records exist, the warmest sea surface temperature is currently thought to be 37.6C (99.7F) recorded in Kuwait Bay in the Persian Gulf.
Portugal's beaches are beautiful, yes–but due to being set on the Atlantic, the water is actually much colder than many visitors might expect (yes, even in the Algarve). What is this? Spain's long Mediterranean coast, on the other hand, tends to offer much warmer water and a longer swimming season.
Barceloneta sea water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 29°C (77 to 84°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their minimum on about the 1st of March, in the range 12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Barceloneta climb to their highest in mid August.
Gran Canaria, Canary IslandsIt's hottest in July, August and September when temperatures average close to 30C. However, the difference between summer and winter is only 5 degrees Celsius.
It's all possible in Spain. The Costa del Sol and the Cabo de Gata in Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Costa Blanca are all destinations where you'll find a climate of eternal springtime practically all year round. You'll find it perfectly possible to take a dip at the beach and then relax in the sun.
The small Balearic island of Formentera is home to the most idyllic of beaches. Its 450 metres of beautiful white sands extend north toward the island of Espalmador, where only the bravest visitors dare to swim at low tide.
Of all the hottest places in Spain, most of them are located in southern Spain, in Andalucia. Temperatures here soar to a sizzling 36C (96.8), though record temperatures have exceeded 47C (116F). For the most part, Spain is hottest during the summer months, with peak temperatures in July and the start of April.
Is Spain warmer than Florida? The average mean temperature in Florida is 24.12°C (75.42°F) while Madrid's temperature is 16.82°C (62.28°F) and the difference is 7.3°C (45.14°F).
You can enjoy almost 5 km of beaches which are all accessible by public transport and have all the necessary amenities for you to swim in the biggest swimming pool of all: the sea.
The water temperature in the Canary Islands manages to reach 20 ° C during the day, while on the beach it reaches 26 ° C. Many tourists consider the month of June to be the best time to travel in summer, since it is not too hot yet and you can enjoy many other activities within the archipelago, such as hiking.
You can enjoy almost 5 km of beaches which are all accessible by public transport and have all the necessary amenities for you to swim in the biggest swimming pool of all: the sea.
However, if you are looking for authentic fishing villages, cultural experiences, rolling surf and less crowded beaches, Portugal may be more to your liking than the high-rise Spanish Costas! Both countries have family friendly beaches, city beaches and more remote crescents of sand that few visitors choose to visit.
The verdict. Deciding which country has the best beaches for you really depends on what you're looking for. Whereas Spain is graced by the warmer waters of the Mediterranean and the chilled-out beach life that comes with it, Portugal benefits from the lively waters of the Atlantic and some truly epic scenery.