Playa del Confital
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Playa del Confital is an officially designated 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 (73°F), and the best time to visit is May to November. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Not classified" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa de las Salinas (8.3 km (5.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa del Confital
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
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA CONFITAL (EL) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.15949, -15.43598 · 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 del Confital
- 1Playa de las Salinas nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 2La Fuente nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Punta del Angosto nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4La Guancha nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 5La Redonda nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 6Caletón de los Cangrejos nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Arrastradero nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Lagarto 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 del Confital clothing optional?
Playa del Confital is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to elDiario.es (Canarias Ahora): Guía de playas nudistas de la isla 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 Playa del Confital?
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 Playa del Confital?
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 Playa del Confital?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CONFITAL (EL) PM1) was rated "Not classified" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa del Confital?
The closest are Playa de las Salinas (8.3 km (5.2 mi)), La Fuente (10 km (6.4 mi)) and Punta del Angosto (18 km (11 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against elDiario.es (Canarias Ahora): Guía de playas nudistas de la isla de Gran Canaria (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q5821550 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.