La Cruz
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
La Cruz is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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 Caletón de San Marcial (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Cruz
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: 28.84747, -13.78971 · 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 Cruz
- 1Caletón de San Marcial nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 2La Cera nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Caletón del Cobre nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Playa del Papagayo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Mujeres nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberCustomarySea 22°C in August
- 6Caleta del Congrio nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Puerto Muelas 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 Cruz clothing optional?
La Cruz is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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 Cruz?
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 Cruz?
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 Cruz?
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 Cruz?
The closest are Caletón de San Marcial (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), La Cera (0.3 km (0.2 mi)) and Caletón del Cobre (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28119227 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.