Los Frailes
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Los Frailes is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Las Palmas, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in February (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 Medio Almud (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Los Frailes
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 | 23°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 CURA (EL) PM1
- Coordinates: 27.79900, -15.73790 · 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 Los Frailes
- 1Medio Almud nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 2Tiritaña nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Perchel nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Playa de Veneguera nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 5Ambar nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 6El Molinero nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Lomo Galeón nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 8Los Secos nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 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 Los Frailes clothing optional?
Los Frailes 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 Los Frailes?
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 Los Frailes?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (66°F) to 23°C (74°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Los Frailes?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CURA (EL) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Los Frailes?
The closest are Medio Almud (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Tiritaña (1.2 km (0.7 mi)) and Perchel (5.4 km (3.4 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 Q28119640 · All data sources and licenses.