Playa del Charco
Playa del Charco is a clothing-optional beach in Murcia, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (15°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to October. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa del Jondón (16 km (10 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa del Charco
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 15°C | 31 mm |
| February | 12°C | 15°C | 18 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 35 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 31 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 16 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 21°C | 8 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 12 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 32 mm |
| October (best) | 20°C | 22°C | 29 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 37 mm |
| December | 13°C | 16°C | 37 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE EL CHARCO PM1
- Coordinates: 37.44922, -1.48180 · 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 Charco
- 1Playa del Jondón nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 2Barranco Ancho nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Cala Desnuda nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Cala Leño nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5La Grúa nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Playa de La Puñeta nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 7Cueva de los Lobos nude beach · Murcia · best June to OctoberListedSea 26°C in August
- 8Playa El Playazo nude beach · Almería · best June to OctoberClothing optionalSea 25°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 Charco clothing optional?
Playa del Charco 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.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Charco?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to October. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 12°C (53°F).
How warm is the water at Playa del Charco?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (58°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa del Charco?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE EL CHARCO PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa del Charco?
The closest are Playa del Jondón (16 km (10 mi)), Barranco Ancho (17 km (11 mi)) and Cala Desnuda (17 km (11 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.