El Castillo
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
El Castillo is a well-known naturist beach in Las Palmas, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 23°C (74°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 May to November. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being El Aljibe (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at El Castillo
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 19°C | 12 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 15 mm |
| March | 18°C | 18°C | 8 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 4 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 3 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 13 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 17 mm |
| December | 19°C | 20°C | 14 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA CASTILLO (EL) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.67710, -14.00860 · 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 El Castillo
- 1El Aljibe nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 2Marfolín nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3La Barra nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4El Islote nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Playa de los mallorquines nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 6El Río nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Playa del Aguila nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Los Charcos III nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 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 El Castillo clothing optional?
El Castillo 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 El Castillo?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at El Castillo?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 18°C (65°F) to 23°C (74°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at El Castillo?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CASTILLO (EL) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near El Castillo?
The closest are El Aljibe (0.5 km (0.3 mi)), Marfolín (1.6 km (1 mi)) and La Barra (2 km (1.2 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 Q28116232 · All data sources and licenses.