Maspalomas beach
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain · also known as Gay Beach Maspalomas, Zone Nudista Maspalomas
Maspalomas beach is a clothing-optional beach 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 (74°F), and the best time to visit is May to December. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Nudist Beach Playa del Inglés (1.6 km (1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Maspalomas beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 20°C | 17 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| March | 18°C | 19°C | 13 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 10 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 6 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 6 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 8 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 16 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 21 mm |
| December (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 27 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA MASPALOMAS PM1
- Coordinates: 27.73560, -15.58250 · 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 Maspalomas beach
- 1Nudist Beach Playa del Inglés nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 2Pocilla Beda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Montaña de Arena nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 4Triana nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Los Bigotes nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 6Llanillo 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
- 8El Molinero 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 Maspalomas beach clothing optional?
Maspalomas beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to Gran Canaria official tourism site (Cabildo de Gran Canaria): Maspalomas. 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 Maspalomas beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to December. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 19°C (65°F).
How warm is the water at Maspalomas beach?
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 Maspalomas beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA MASPALOMAS PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Maspalomas beach?
The closest are Nudist Beach Playa del Inglés (1.6 km (1 mi)), Pocilla Beda (5.3 km (3.3 mi)) and Montaña de Arena (5.8 km (3.6 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Gran Canaria official tourism site (Cabildo de Gran Canaria): Maspalomas (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28120949 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.