Beach of Barra
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain
Beach of Barra 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 Area Meán (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Beach of Barra
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 BARRA PM1
- Coordinates: 42.26106, -8.85233 · 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 Beach of Barra
- 1Praia de Area Meán nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2A Praia Nova nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 3A Area das Moscas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 4Praia de Sartaxéns nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 5Figueiras nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 6Praia das Margaridas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 7Praia de Lagoelas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 8Baluarte 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 Beach of Barra clothing optional?
Beach of Barra is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo Rías Baixas (Deputación de Pontevedra): Playa de Barra. 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 Beach of Barra?
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 Beach of Barra?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA BARRA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Beach of Barra?
The closest are Praia de Area Meán (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), A Praia Nova (0.8 km (0.5 mi)) and A Area das Moscas (2.6 km (1.6 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo Rías Baixas (Deputación de Pontevedra): Playa de Barra (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q5845260 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.