Paso del Salgo
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Paso del Salgo 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 Arrastradero (2.2 km (1.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Paso del Salgo
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 SARDINA PM1
- Coordinates: 28.15640, -15.70390 · 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 Paso del Salgo
- 1Arrastradero nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 2Caletón de los Cangrejos nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Lagarto nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4La Redonda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 5La Guancha nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 6Punta Gorda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Guayedra nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Punta del Angosto 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 Paso del Salgo clothing optional?
Paso del Salgo is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to eldiario.es (Canarias Ahora): Todas las playas nudistas de Gran Canaria. 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 Paso del Salgo?
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 Paso del Salgo?
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 Paso del Salgo?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA SARDINA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Paso del Salgo?
The closest are Arrastradero (2.2 km (1.4 mi)), Caletón de los Cangrejos (2.2 km (1.4 mi)) and Lagarto (2.9 km (1.8 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against eldiario.es (Canarias Ahora): Todas las playas nudistas de Gran Canaria (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28120898 · All data sources and licenses.