Playa de Santa Pura
Playa de Santa Pura is a well-known naturist 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 24°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa de Nueva Umbría (3.8 km (2.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Santa Pura
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 51 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 53 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 70 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 66 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 37 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 8 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 22 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 77 mm |
| November | 16°C | 18°C | 94 mm |
| December | 14°C | 17°C | 75 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA SANTA PURA PM1
- Coordinates: 37.20600, -7.18790 · 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 Santa Pura
- 1Playa de Nueva Umbría nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 2Naturist Beach Playa Flecha de Nueva Umbria nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 3Playa de la Mata Negra nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4Rompeculos nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Praia do Barril nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 6Naturist Beach Playa Del Asperrillo nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°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 Santa Pura clothing optional?
Playa de Santa Pura 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 Santa Pura?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 13°C (56°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Santa Pura?
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 Santa Pura?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA SANTA PURA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Santa Pura?
The closest are Playa de Nueva Umbría (3.8 km (2.4 mi)), Naturist Beach Playa Flecha de Nueva Umbria (11 km (6.5 mi)) and Playa de la Mata Negra (16 km (9.7 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 Q104816844 · All data sources and licenses.