Bascuas
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain
Bascuas is a clothing-optional beach in Pontevedra, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 20°C (68°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia de Mellide (5.6 km (3.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Bascuas
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 14°C | 165 mm |
| February | 9°C | 13°C | 110 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 136 mm |
| April | 12°C | 14°C | 106 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 78 mm |
| June | 18°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| July | 20°C | 17°C | 31 mm |
| August | 20°C | 17°C | 40 mm |
| September | 19°C | 17°C | 49 mm |
| October | 16°C | 16°C | 170 mm |
| November | 11°C | 15°C | 166 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 164 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA BASCUAS PM1
- Coordinates: 42.40312, -8.85917 · 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 Bascuas
- 1Praia de Mellide nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Melide nude beach · PontevedraCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 3Praia de Pedrón nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 4Liñeiros nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 5Onza Norte nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 6Fontiñas nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 7Praia de Tulla nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 8A Area Pequena nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°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 Bascuas clothing optional?
Bascuas is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo Rías Baixas (Deputación de Pontevedra): Playa de Bascuas. 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.
How warm is the water at Bascuas?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 17°C (63°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Bascuas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA BASCUAS PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Bascuas?
The closest are Praia de Mellide (5.6 km (3.5 mi)), Melide (5.6 km (3.5 mi)) and Praia de Pedrón (7.5 km (4.7 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo Rías Baixas (Deputación de Pontevedra): Playa de Bascuas (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q6078602 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.