Punta Escamas
Nude beach in Las Palmas, Spain
Punta Escamas 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. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Los Bonacibles (0.7 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Punta Escamas
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
- Coordinates: 29.16580, -13.42460 · 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 Punta Escamas
- 1Los Bonacibles nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Baja Piquiento nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Caleta de José María nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Los Caletones nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Playa de Punta Prieta nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Playa de Punta del Palo nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 7El Banquito nude beach · Las Palmas · best June to NovemberListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Caleta González 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 Punta Escamas clothing optional?
Punta Escamas 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 Punta Escamas?
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 Punta Escamas?
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.
What other naturist places are near Punta Escamas?
The closest are Los Bonacibles (0.7 km (0.4 mi)), Baja Piquiento (1.7 km (1.1 mi)) and Caleta de José María (2.1 km (1.3 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 Q28119664 · All data sources and licenses.