Playa de Costa Calma
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Playa de Costa Calma 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 February (18°C (65°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 El Viejo Rey (8.7 km (5.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Costa Calma
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 19°C | 15 mm |
| February | 18°C | 18°C | 17 mm |
| March | 18°C | 18°C | 10 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 6 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 3 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 3 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 13 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 19 mm |
| December (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 18 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA COSTA CALMA PM3
- Coordinates: 28.15830, -14.22560 · 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 Playa de Costa Calma
- 1El Viejo Rey nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Monte Marina Naturist Resort clothing-optional hotel · Las PalmasOfficial
- 3Playa de Ugán nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Playa Del Matorral nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 5Butihondo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6El Cofete nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 7Morro de Potala nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to DecemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Janubio 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 Playa de Costa Calma clothing optional?
Playa de Costa Calma 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 Playa de Costa Calma?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to December. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 18°C (65°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Costa Calma?
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 Playa de Costa Calma?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA COSTA CALMA PM3) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Costa Calma?
The closest are El Viejo Rey (8.7 km (5.4 mi)), Monte Marina Naturist Resort (12 km (7.1 mi)) and Playa de Ugán (13 km (8 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 Q24024521 · All data sources and licenses.