Les Salines
Nude beach in Guadeloupe, France
Les Salines is a clothing-optional beach in Guadeloupe, France. The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in February (26°C (79°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 28°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is all year. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage d'Anse Tarare (1.4 km (0.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Les Salines
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 41 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 31 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 36 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 51 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 83 mm |
| June (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 96 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 115 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 130 mm |
| September (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 134 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 161 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 130 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 67 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: POINTE DES CHATEAUX-SALINES
- Coordinates: 16.25130, -61.18624 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- 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 Les Salines
- 1Plage d'Anse Tarare nude beach · GuadeloupeToleratedSea 29°C in August
- 2Eden Nat clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 3Résidence Club Caraibes clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 4Le Paradis Saintois clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 5Plage de Gros Cap nude beach · GuadeloupeClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 6plage naturiste de Sainte-Rose nude beach · GuadeloupeListedSea 29°C in August
- 7Eden Beach nude beach · Saint JohnClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 8Hawksbill Bay nude beach · Saint JohnListedSea 29°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 Les Salines clothing optional?
Les Salines is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Les Salines?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 28°C (82°F) and January 26°C (79°F).
How warm is the water at Les Salines?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 26°C (79°F) to 29°C (84°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Les Salines?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (POINTE DES CHATEAUX-SALINES) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Les Salines?
The closest are Plage d'Anse Tarare (1.4 km (0.9 mi)), Eden Nat (10 km (6.4 mi)) and Résidence Club Caraibes (15 km (9.3 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.