Los Risquetes
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Los Risquetes 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 La Santa (Pueblo) (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Los Risquetes
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 RIA DE LA SANTA (LA) (SANTA SPORT) PM1
- Coordinates: 29.11170, -13.65980 · 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 Risquetes
- 1La Santa (Pueblo) nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Barranco del Burro nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Pico Alto nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Piedra Mansa nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Playa de San Juan nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Las Palomas nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7El Perejil nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Bajo Raso 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 Los Risquetes clothing optional?
Los Risquetes 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 Los Risquetes?
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 Los Risquetes?
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 Los Risquetes?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA RIA DE LA SANTA (LA) (SANTA SPORT) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Los Risquetes?
The closest are La Santa (Pueblo) (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Barranco del Burro (2 km (1.2 mi)) and Pico Alto (6.6 km (4.1 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 Q28119692 · All data sources and licenses.