Playa de la Mata Negra
Playa de la Mata Negra is a clothing-optional beach in Huelva, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Naturist Beach Playa Flecha de Nueva Umbria (5.2 km (3.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de la Mata Negra
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 47 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 52 mm |
| March | 14°C | 16°C | 63 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 56 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 29 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 6 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 21 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16°C | 18°C | 84 mm |
| December | 14°C | 17°C | 65 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA ENEBRALES-LA BOTA PM2
- Coordinates: 37.19782, -7.01162 · 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 Mata Negra
- 1Naturist Beach Playa Flecha de Nueva Umbria nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 2Playa de Nueva Umbría nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 3Playa de Santa Pura nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Rompeculos nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Naturist Beach Playa Del Asperrillo nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6Praia do Barril nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 7Praia do Homem Nú nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Praia da Ilha Deserta nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 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 Mata Negra clothing optional?
Playa de la Mata Negra 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 Mata Negra?
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 (55°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de la Mata Negra?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 23°C (73°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa de la Mata Negra?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA ENEBRALES-LA BOTA PM2) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de la Mata Negra?
The closest are Naturist Beach Playa Flecha de Nueva Umbria (5.2 km (3.2 mi)), Playa de Nueva Umbría (12 km (7.4 mi)) and Playa de Santa Pura (16 km (9.7 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.