El Cofete
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain · also known as Cofete
El Cofete is a clothing-optional beach in Las Palmas, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in February (19°C (65°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is May to December. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa Del Matorral (8.6 km (5.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at El Cofete
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 19°C | 15 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| March | 18°C | 19°C | 10 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 6 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 | 3 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 13 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 19 mm |
| December (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 18 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 28.11588, -14.38517 · 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 Cofete
- 1Playa Del Matorral nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 2Butihondo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Monte Marina Naturist Resort clothing-optional hotel · Las PalmasOfficial
- 4Morro de Potala nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Playa de Costa Calma nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6El Viejo Rey nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Playa de Ugán nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Janubio 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 Cofete clothing optional?
El Cofete 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 El Cofete?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to December. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 18°C (65°F).
How warm is the water at El Cofete?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°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 El Cofete?
The closest are Playa Del Matorral (8.6 km (5.3 mi)), Butihondo (9.4 km (5.8 mi)) and Monte Marina Naturist Resort (9.4 km (5.8 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 Q23986978 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.