Caletón de los Cangrejos
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Caletón de los Cangrejos is a well-known naturist beach in Las Palmas, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 24°C (74°F) and coolest in March (19°C (66°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is May to November. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Paso del Salgo (2.2 km (1.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Caletón de los Cangrejos
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 20°C | 18 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 22 mm |
| March | 18°C | 19°C | 15 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 10 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 6 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 2 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 5 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 8 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 17 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 24 mm |
| December | 19°C | 21°C | 28 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 28.16900, -15.68670 · 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 Caletón de los Cangrejos
- 1Paso del Salgo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 2La Redonda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 3La Guancha nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 4Arrastradero nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Lagarto nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 6Punta Gorda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Punta del Angosto nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Guayedra nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°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 Caletón de los Cangrejos clothing optional?
Caletón de los Cangrejos 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 Caletón de los Cangrejos?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at Caletón de los Cangrejos?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (74°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Caletón de los Cangrejos?
The closest are Paso del Salgo (2.2 km (1.4 mi)), La Redonda (2.9 km (1.8 mi)) and La Guancha (3.2 km (2 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 Q28120900 · All data sources and licenses.