Arenal de Sonabia
Nude beach in Cantabria, Spain · also known as Playa de Sonabia
Arenal de Sonabia is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Cantabria, 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa de Arenillas (2.1 km (1.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Arenal de Sonabia
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
- Coordinates: 43.41251, -3.33589 · 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 Arenal de Sonabia
- 1Playa de Arenillas nude beach · Cantabria · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Playa de Tregandín nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Playa del Lastrón nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Playa de la Arena nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Antuerta nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Gorrondatxe nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Barinatxe nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Meñakoz nude beach · Biscay · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 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 Arenal de Sonabia clothing optional?
Arenal de Sonabia is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to elDiario.es: Las 14 mejores playas nudistas de España (2018-07-06). 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 Arenal de Sonabia?
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 Arenal de Sonabia?
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.
What other naturist places are near Arenal de Sonabia?
The closest are Playa de Arenillas (2.1 km (1.3 mi)), Playa de Tregandín (15 km (9.5 mi)) and Playa del Lastrón (19 km (12 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against elDiario.es: Las 14 mejores playas nudistas de España (2018-07-06) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q5703454 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.