Playa Matagorda
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Playa Matagorda is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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 (74°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 Ensenada de las Caletas (9.5 km (5.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa Matagorda
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 | 18 mm |
| March | 18°C | 18°C | 9 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 5 mm |
| May | 19°C | 20°C | 4 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 2 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 16 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 20 mm |
| December | 19°C | 20°C | 17 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: nudistbeaches.info
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA GUASIMETA PM1
- Coordinates: 28.94388, -13.60339 · 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 Matagorda
- 1Ensenada de las Caletas nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 2El Ancla nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3La Arena nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4El Pozo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5El Valle de la Casa nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6El Parrado nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Caleta del Fuego nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8La Fuentecita 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 Matagorda clothing optional?
Playa Matagorda is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Gazette Life Lanzarote: Nudism on Lanzarote, 8 September 2024. 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 Matagorda?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to November. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at Playa Matagorda?
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 Matagorda?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA GUASIMETA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa Matagorda?
The closest are Ensenada de las Caletas (9.5 km (5.9 mi)), El Ancla (10 km (6.5 mi)) and La Arena (14 km (8.6 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Gazette Life Lanzarote: Nudism on Lanzarote, 8 September 2024 (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.