Playa de Valdearenas
Playa de Valdearenas is a well-known naturist 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 Playa de Somocuevas (3 km (1.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Valdearenas
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 | 20°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 DE LIENCRES PM1
- Coordinates: 43.44803, -3.96869 · 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 Valdearenas
- 1Playa de Somocuevas nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Playa de Covachos nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Playa de El Puntal nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 4Playa de Langre nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 5Antuerta nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Playa de la Arena nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Playa de Tregandín nude beach · Cantabria · best AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Playa El Oso nude beach · Asturias · best AugustListedSea 21°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 Valdearenas clothing optional?
Playa de Valdearenas 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 de Valdearenas?
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 Valdearenas?
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 Valdearenas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE LIENCRES PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Valdearenas?
The closest are Playa de Somocuevas (3 km (1.9 mi)), Playa de Covachos (5.4 km (3.4 mi)) and Playa de El Puntal (17 km (10 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 Q3966673 · All data sources and licenses.