Ensenada de las Caletas
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Ensenada de las Caletas is a beach where nudity is tolerated 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being El Ancla (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Ensenada de las Caletas
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 | 20°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
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA CALETAS (LAS) (ENSENADA LAS CALETAS) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.98120, -13.51590 · 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 Ensenada de las Caletas
- 1El Ancla nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Tía Vicenta nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Playa Matagorda nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 4Tío Joaquín nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Charco del Palo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6De Seifio nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Vaya Querida nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Playa Marina 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 Ensenada de las Caletas clothing optional?
Ensenada de las Caletas is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Gazette Life Lanzarote: Nudism on Lanzarote (8 Sep 2024). 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 Ensenada de las Caletas?
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 Ensenada de las Caletas?
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.
Is the water clean at Ensenada de las Caletas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CALETAS (LAS) (ENSENADA LAS CALETAS) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Ensenada de las Caletas?
The closest are El Ancla (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), Tía Vicenta (9.3 km (5.8 mi)) and Playa Matagorda (9.5 km (5.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Gazette Life Lanzarote: Nudism on Lanzarote (8 Sep 2024) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28118114 · All data sources and licenses.