Praia de Area Meán
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain
Praia de Area Meán 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 A Praia Nova (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia de Area Meán
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 NERGA PM1
- Coordinates: 42.25989, -8.84490 · 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 de Area Meán
- 1A Praia Nova nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Beach of Barra 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
- 5Praia das Margaridas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 6Praia de Lagoelas nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 7Figueiras nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 8Fontaíña Beach 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 Praia de Area Meán clothing optional?
Praia de Area Meán 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 de Area Meán?
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 de Area Meán?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA NERGA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia de Area Meán?
The closest are A Praia Nova (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Beach of Barra (0.6 km (0.4 mi)) and A Area das Moscas (2 km (1.2 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q24023081 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.