La Cera
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
La Cera 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa del Papagayo (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Cera
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 | 22°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 PUERTO MUELAS PM1
- Coordinates: 28.84450, -13.78860 · 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 Cera
- 1Playa del Papagayo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2La Cruz nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 3Caleta del Congrio nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Caletón de San Marcial nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 5Puerto Muelas nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 6Caletón del Cobre nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Mujeres nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 8El Pasito 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 Cera clothing optional?
La Cera 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 Cera?
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 Cera?
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 La Cera?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA PUERTO MUELAS PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near La Cera?
The closest are Playa del Papagayo (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), La Cruz (0.3 km (0.2 mi)) and Caleta del Congrio (0.5 km (0.3 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 Q28119226 · All data sources and licenses.