Montaña de Arena
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain · also known as Playa de Montaña Arena
Montaña de Arena 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Pocilla Beda (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Montaña de Arena
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
- Coordinates: 27.75060, -15.63860 · 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 Montaña de Arena
- 1Pocilla Beda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 2Triana nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Los Bigotes nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Llanillo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Lomo Galeón nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 6El Molinero nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Maspalomas beach nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Nudist Beach Playa del Inglés nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberCustomarySea 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 Montaña de Arena clothing optional?
Montaña de Arena is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to eldiario.es Canarias Ahora: Todas las playas nudistas de Gran Canaria (2016-12-05). 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 Montaña de Arena?
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 Montaña de Arena?
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.
What other naturist places are near Montaña de Arena?
The closest are Pocilla Beda (0.5 km (0.3 mi)), Triana (1.4 km (0.9 mi)) and Los Bigotes (1.8 km (1.1 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against eldiario.es Canarias Ahora: Todas las playas nudistas de Gran Canaria (2016-12-05) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28120954 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.