Playa de Punta Prieta
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain · also known as Punta Prieta
Playa de Punta Prieta 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 (73°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 Playa de Punta del Palo (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Punta Prieta
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 | 17 mm |
| March | 18°C | 18°C | 9 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 5 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 3 mm |
| June (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 16 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 21 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 COCINITAS PM1
- Coordinates: 29.20210, -13.42150 · 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 Punta Prieta
- 1Playa de Punta del Palo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2El Banquito nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Caleta González nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Caletón Blanco nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Punta Escamas nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6La Cantería nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Los Bonacibles nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Baja Piquiento 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 Playa de Punta Prieta clothing optional?
Playa de Punta Prieta 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 Punta Prieta?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to November. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Punta Prieta?
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 Punta Prieta?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA COCINITAS PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Punta Prieta?
The closest are Playa de Punta del Palo (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), El Banquito (1.3 km (0.8 mi)) and Caleta González (1.4 km (0.9 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 Q28119647 · All data sources and licenses.