Playa El Playazo
Playa El Playazo is a clothing-optional beach in Almería, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February (15°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Vera Playa (1.7 km (1.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa El Playazo
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 15°C | 25 mm |
| February | 12°C | 15°C | 19 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 25 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 12 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 21°C | 5 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 25°C | 7 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 21 mm |
| October (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 24 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 31 mm |
| December | 13°C | 16°C | 32 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: vera.es
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA PALOMARES PM1
- Coordinates: 37.22371, -1.80132 · 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 Playa El Playazo
- 1Vera Playa nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Cala de Bordenares nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Cala del Sombrerico nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 4Playa Las Escalicas nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Cala de la Granatilla nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 6El Algarrobico nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°C in August
- 7Los Muertos Beach nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°C in August
- 8Cala de Enmedio nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 25°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 Playa El Playazo clothing optional?
Playa El Playazo is listed as "clothing optional" according to Ayuntamiento de Vera, Turismo: Naturismo. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Spain before you go.
When is the best time to visit Playa El Playazo?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 12°C (53°F).
How warm is the water at Playa El Playazo?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (58°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa El Playazo?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA PALOMARES PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa El Playazo?
The closest are Vera Playa (1.7 km (1.1 mi)), Cala de Bordenares (19 km (12 mi)) and Cala del Sombrerico (19 km (12 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Ayuntamiento de Vera, Turismo: Naturismo (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.