Playa de Guadalmar
Playa de Guadalmar is a clothing-optional beach in Málaga, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. 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 San Julián (1.4 km (0.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Guadalmar
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 15°C | 56 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 69 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 51 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 24 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 23°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 29 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 60 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 82 mm |
| December | 14°C | 16°C | 71 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA GUADALMAR PM1
- Coordinates: 36.66349, -4.45700 · 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 Guadalmar
- 1Playa de San Julián nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 2Benalnatura nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Playa del Chaparral nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 4Finca Johanna Naturisme clothing-optional hotel · MálagaClothing optional
- 5Solarium Almanat nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Almanat naturist campground · Málaga · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Playa naturista de Almayate nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Playa de Cabopino nude beach · Málaga · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Guadalmar clothing optional?
Playa de Guadalmar is listed as "clothing optional" according to Ayuntamiento de Málaga: Playas, Guadalmar - San Julián. 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 de Guadalmar?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Guadalmar?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 23°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa de Guadalmar?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA GUADALMAR PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Guadalmar?
The closest are Playa de San Julián (1.4 km (0.9 mi)), Benalnatura (13 km (7.9 mi)) and Playa del Chaparral (25 km (16 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Ayuntamiento de Málaga: Playas, Guadalmar - San Julián (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q6078759 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.