Playa de la Joya
Playa de la Joya is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Granada, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa El Muerto (22 km (14 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de la Joya
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 57 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 44 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 20 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 27 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 49 mm |
| November | 16°C | 18°C | 68 mm |
| December | 14°C | 16°C | 56 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA TORRENUEVA PM1
- Coordinates: 36.69625, -3.47392 · 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 Joya
- 1Playa El Muerto nude beach · Granada · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 2Playa El Ruso nude beach · Granada · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 24°C in August
- 3Playa de Cantarriján nude beach · Granada · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Playa naturista de Almayate nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Almanat naturist campground · Málaga · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 6Solarium Almanat nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Finca Johanna Naturisme clothing-optional hotel · MálagaClothing optional
- 8Playa Cerrillos nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 24°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 Joya clothing optional?
Playa de la Joya is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to El Faro de Motril: 'El verbo proscrito' (7 Oct 2020). 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 Playa de la Joya?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (76°F) and January 13°C (56°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de la Joya?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa de la Joya?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA TORRENUEVA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de la Joya?
The closest are Playa El Muerto (22 km (14 mi)), Playa El Ruso (27 km (17 mi)) and Playa de Cantarriján (27 km (17 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against El Faro de Motril: 'El verbo proscrito' (7 Oct 2020) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q6078805 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.