Charco del Palo
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain · also known as Charco del Palo naturist village
Charco del Palo is a clothing-optional beach in Las Palmas, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in March (18°C (65°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is June to November. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being De Seifio (1.8 km (1.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Charco del Palo
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 19°C | 13 mm |
| February | 17°C | 18°C | 18 mm |
| March | 18°C | 18°C | 9 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 5 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 4 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 16 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 20 mm |
| December | 19°C | 20°C | 17 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: charcodelpalo.com
- Coordinates: 29.08060, -13.45210 · 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 Charco del Palo
- 1De Seifio nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Tío Joaquín nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Vaya Querida nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Tía Vicenta nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Playa Marina nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Los Caletones nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Caleta de José María nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Baja Piquiento nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 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 Charco del Palo clothing optional?
Charco del Palo is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo de Islas Canarias (Gobierno de Canarias): Top nudist beaches in the Canary Islands. 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 Charco del Palo?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to November. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at Charco del Palo?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 18°C (65°F) to 23°C (73°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Charco del Palo?
The closest are De Seifio (1.8 km (1.1 mi)), Tío Joaquín (2.9 km (1.8 mi)) and Vaya Querida (3.2 km (2 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo de Islas Canarias (Gobierno de Canarias): Top nudist beaches in the Canary Islands (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q1063084 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.