Praia de Portonovo
Praia de Portonovo is a clothing-optional beach in Lugo, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 20°C (68°F) and coolest in March (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 19°C (65°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia do Vicedo Vello (8.8 km (5.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia de Portonovo
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 13°C | 119 mm |
| February | 7°C | 13°C | 88 mm |
| March | 9°C | 13°C | 95 mm |
| April | 10°C | 13°C | 80 mm |
| May | 13°C | 14°C | 64 mm |
| June | 16°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| July | 18°C | 19°C | 32 mm |
| August | 19°C | 20°C | 37 mm |
| September | 17°C | 19°C | 39 mm |
| October | 14°C | 17°C | 117 mm |
| November | 10°C | 15°C | 136 mm |
| December | 8°C | 14°C | 120 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 43.71018, -7.57380 · 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 Praia de Portonovo
- 1Praia do Vicedo Vello nude beach · LugoClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 2Praia dos Alemás nude beach · LugoClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 3Baleo nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 19°C in August
- 4Insua nude beach · A CoruñaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5As Mirandas nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 6Marín nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°C in August
- 7Lumebo nude beach · A CoruñaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Armenteiro nude beach · A CoruñaListedSea 18°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 Praia de Portonovo clothing optional?
Praia de Portonovo is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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.
How warm is the water at Praia de Portonovo?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 20°C (68°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia de Portonovo?
The closest are Praia do Vicedo Vello (8.8 km (5.5 mi)), Praia dos Alemás (20 km (13 mi)) and Baleo (43 km (27 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.