La Arena
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
La Arena is a well-known naturist 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 El Pozo (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Arena
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
- Coordinates: 28.90470, -13.73910 · 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 La Arena
- 1El Pozo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2El Valle de la Casa nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3El Parrado nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Caleta del Fuego nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5La Fuentecita nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Barranco de las Pilas nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7La Colorada nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8El Cohon 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 La Arena clothing optional?
La Arena 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 La Arena?
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 La Arena?
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 La Arena?
The closest are El Pozo (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), El Valle de la Casa (1.7 km (1.1 mi)) and El Parrado (2.7 km (1.7 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 Q28119214 · All data sources and licenses.