El Río
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
El Río 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being El Islote (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at El Río
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
- Coordinates: 28.70520, -14.01830 · 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 Río
- 1El Islote nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 2La Barra nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Los Charcos III nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Marfolín nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5El Charcón nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6El Castillo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7El Aljibe nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Beatriz nude beach · Las Palmas · best May 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 El Río clothing optional?
El Río 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 Río?
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 Río?
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.
What other naturist places are near El Río?
The closest are El Islote (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), La Barra (1.3 km (0.8 mi)) and Los Charcos III (1.3 km (0.8 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 Q28121004 · All data sources and licenses.