Praia de Area Longa
Praia de Area Longa is a clothing-optional beach in A Coruña, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 20°C (68°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia do Castro (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia de Area Longa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 14°C | 165 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 110 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 136 mm |
| April | 12°C | 14°C | 106 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 78 mm |
| June | 18°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| July | 20°C | 17°C | 31 mm |
| August | 20°C | 17°C | 40 mm |
| September | 19°C | 17°C | 49 mm |
| October | 16°C | 16°C | 170 mm |
| November | 11°C | 16°C | 166 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 164 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA AREA LONGA - P. DO SON PM1
- Coordinates: 42.69077, -9.02817 · 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 de Area Longa
- 1Praia do Castro nude beach · A CoruñaClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Xuño nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 17°C in August
- 3Areas Longas nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 17°C in August
- 4Serans nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 17°C in August
- 5Recaveira nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 17°C in August
- 6Castiñeira nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 7Praia de Barreiro nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 8Praia do Fuchiño nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°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 de Area Longa clothing optional?
Praia de Area Longa 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 de Area Longa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 17°C (63°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Praia de Area Longa?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA AREA LONGA - P. DO SON PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia de Area Longa?
The closest are Praia do Castro (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Xuño (6.3 km (3.9 mi)) and Areas Longas (7.5 km (4.7 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q20547382 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.