Barinatxe
Barinatxe is a clothing-optional beach in Biscay, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (71°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gorrondatxe (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Barinatxe
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 126 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 97 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 94 mm |
| April | 13°C | 13°C | 80 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 64 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 56 mm |
| July (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 35 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 36 mm |
| September | 20°C | 20°C | 53 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 95 mm |
| November | 13°C | 16°C | 146 mm |
| December | 11°C | 14°C | 120 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE BARINATXE PM2
- Coordinates: 43.38378, -3.00708 · 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 Barinatxe
- 1Gorrondatxe nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Meñakoz nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Muriola nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Playa del Lastrón nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Playa de Arenillas nude beach · Cantabria · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Antzora nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Arenal de Sonabia nude beach · Cantabria · best July to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 8Natxituko Lapatza nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustToleratedSea 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 Barinatxe clothing optional?
Barinatxe is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo Euskadi (Basque Government): Playa de Barinatxe. 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 Barinatxe?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 20°C (69°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Barinatxe?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 22°C (71°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Barinatxe?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE BARINATXE PM2) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Barinatxe?
The closest are Gorrondatxe (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), Meñakoz (2.1 km (1.3 mi)) and Muriola (5 km (3.1 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo Euskadi (Basque Government): Playa de Barinatxe (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28120546 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.