Melide
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain
Melide is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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 (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Melide
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 MELIDE (ILLA DE ONS) PM1
- Coordinates: 42.39000, -8.92530 · 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 Melide
- 1Praia de Mellide nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Liñeiros nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 3Fontiñas nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 4Onza Norte nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 5Onza Sur nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 17°C in August
- 6Bascuas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 7Praia da Brañiña nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 8Aguieira 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 Melide clothing optional?
Melide is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to El Español (Treintayseis): Las playas nudistas de las Rías Baixas. 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 Melide?
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 Melide?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA MELIDE (ILLA DE ONS) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Melide?
The closest are Praia de Mellide (0 km (0 mi)), Liñeiros (2 km (1.2 mi)) and Fontiñas (2.8 km (1.7 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against El Español (Treintayseis): Las playas nudistas de las Rías Baixas (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28119961 · All data sources and licenses.