Playa de la Arena
Playa de la Arena is a clothing-optional beach 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 (69°F), and the best time to visit is August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Antuerta (3.3 km (2.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de la Arena
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 125 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 99 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 95 mm |
| April | 12°C | 13°C | 78 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 62 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 54 mm |
| July | 20°C | 20°C | 33 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 34 mm |
| September | 19°C | 21°C | 51 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 100 mm |
| November | 13°C | 16°C | 141 mm |
| December | 10°C | 14°C | 121 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA LA ARENA PM1
- Coordinates: 43.50355, -3.58133 · 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 de la Arena
- 1Antuerta nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Playa de Tregandín nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Playa de Langre nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 4Playa de El Puntal nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 5Arenal de Sonabia nude beach · Cantabria · best July to AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 6Playa de Arenillas nude beach · Cantabria · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Playa de Covachos nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Playa de Somocuevas nude beach · Cantabria · best 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 Playa de la Arena clothing optional?
Playa de la Arena 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.
When is the best time to visit Playa de la Arena?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 10°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de la Arena?
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 Playa de la Arena?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA LA ARENA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de la Arena?
The closest are Antuerta (3.3 km (2.1 mi)), Playa de Tregandín (6.9 km (4.3 mi)) and Playa de Langre (9.6 km (6 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 Q5962016 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.