Praia da Brañiña
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain
Praia da Brañiña 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 Aguieira (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia da Brañiña
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 CON NEGRO PM1
- Coordinates: 42.45798, -8.93701 · 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 Praia da Brañiña
- 1Aguieira nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Praia do Fuchiño nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 3Praia de Barreiro nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 4Castiñeira nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 5Praia de Mellide nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 6Melide nude beach · PontevedraCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 7Bascuas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 8Liñeiros nude beach · PontevedraListedSea 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 Praia da Brañiña clothing optional?
Praia da Brañiña 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.
How warm is the water at Praia da Brañiña?
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 Praia da Brañiña?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA CON NEGRO PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia da Brañiña?
The closest are Aguieira (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), Praia do Fuchiño (1.1 km (0.7 mi)) and Praia de Barreiro (1.2 km (0.7 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.