La Guancha
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
La Guancha is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Las Palmas, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 24°C (74°F) and coolest in March (19°C (66°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is May 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 La Redonda (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Guancha
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 20°C | 18 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 22 mm |
| March | 18°C | 19°C | 15 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 10 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 6 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 2 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 5 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 8 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 17 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 24 mm |
| December | 19°C | 21°C | 28 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA CALETA DE ARRIBA (CALETA DE SORIA) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.16430, -15.65490 · 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 Guancha
- 1La Redonda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 2Caletón de los Cangrejos nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Punta del Angosto nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Paso del Salgo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 5Arrastradero nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 6Lagarto nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Punta Gorda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Guayedra nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°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 Guancha clothing optional?
La Guancha is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to eldiario.es Canarias Ahora: Guía de playas nudistas de la isla de Gran Canaria (5 Dec 2016). 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 La Guancha?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at La Guancha?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (74°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at La Guancha?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CALETA DE ARRIBA (CALETA DE SORIA) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near La Guancha?
The closest are La Redonda (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Caletón de los Cangrejos (3.2 km (2 mi)) and Punta del Angosto (4.2 km (2.6 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against eldiario.es Canarias Ahora: Guía de playas nudistas de la isla de Gran Canaria (5 Dec 2016) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28120890 · All data sources and licenses.