Playa El Ruso
Playa El Ruso 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 26°C (78°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 de la Joya (27 km (17 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa El Ruso
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 15°C | 38 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 36 mm |
| March | 15°C | 15°C | 42 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 33 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 17 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 5 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 22 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 39 mm |
| November | 16°C | 18°C | 50 mm |
| December | 14°C | 16°C | 43 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA LA RABITA PM1
- Coordinates: 36.74906, -3.18193 · 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 El Ruso
- 1Playa de la Joya nude beach · Granada · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 24°C in August
- 2Playa Cerrillos nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 3Playa El Muerto nude beach · Granada · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Playa de Cantarriján nude beach · Granada · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Playa naturista de Almayate nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Almanat naturist campground · Málaga · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Solarium Almanat nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Cala Arena nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberListedSea 25°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 El Ruso clothing optional?
Playa El Ruso 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 El Ruso?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 13°C (56°F).
How warm is the water at Playa El Ruso?
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 El Ruso?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA LA RABITA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa El Ruso?
The closest are Playa de la Joya (27 km (17 mi)), Playa Cerrillos (48 km (30 mi)) and Playa El Muerto (48 km (30 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 Q2881924 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.