Playa El Oso
Playa El Oso is a well-known naturist beach in Asturias, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Beach of Ballota (Llanes) (11 km (7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa El Oso
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 123 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 102 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 94 mm |
| April | 13°C | 13°C | 77 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 62 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 53 mm |
| July | 20°C | 20°C | 34 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 37 mm |
| September | 20°C | 20°C | 50 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 100 mm |
| November | 13°C | 16°C | 137 mm |
| December | 11°C | 14°C | 118 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA LA FRANCA PM1
- Coordinates: 43.39195, -4.57804 · 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 Oso
- 1Beach of Ballota (Llanes) nude beach · Asturias · best AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 2Playa Torimbia nude beach · Asturias · best AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 3Playa de Valdearenas nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Playa de Somocuevas nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Playa de Covachos nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Playa de El Puntal nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 7Playa de Langre nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 8Antuerta nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°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 Oso clothing optional?
Playa El Oso is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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.
When is the best time to visit Playa El Oso?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Playa El Oso?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 21°C (70°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa El Oso?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA LA FRANCA PM1) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa El Oso?
The closest are Beach of Ballota (Llanes) (11 km (7 mi)), Playa Torimbia (23 km (14 mi)) and Playa de Valdearenas (50 km (31 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q5822680 · All data sources and licenses.