Praia da Cova da Hedra
Praia da Cova da Hedra is a clothing-optional beach in A Coruña, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in March (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 19°C (66°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Naval (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia da Cova da Hedra
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 14°C | 135 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 95 mm |
| March | 10°C | 13°C | 104 mm |
| April | 12°C | 13°C | 84 mm |
| May | 14°C | 14°C | 65 mm |
| June | 17°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 32 mm |
| August | 19°C | 18°C | 37 mm |
| September | 18°C | 17°C | 38 mm |
| October | 15°C | 16°C | 128 mm |
| November | 11°C | 15°C | 146 mm |
| December | 10°C | 14°C | 132 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA NAVAL PM1
- Coordinates: 43.35114, -8.34885 · 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 Praia da Cova da Hedra
- 1Naval nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 2Bastiagueiriño nude beach · A CoruñaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3Camposa nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 4Canaval nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 5Los Moros nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 6Bolera de Punta Herminia nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 7Armenteiro nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 8As Mirandas nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°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 Praia da Cova da Hedra clothing optional?
Praia da Cova da Hedra 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 Spain before you go.
How warm is the water at Praia da Cova da Hedra?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Praia da Cova da Hedra?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA NAVAL PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia da Cova da Hedra?
The closest are Naval (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Bastiagueiriño (1 km (0.6 mi)) and Camposa (1.3 km (0.8 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.