Praia de Mellide
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain
Praia de Mellide 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 Melide (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia de Mellide
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: 42.38993, -8.92553 · 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 Mellide
- 1Melide nude beach · PontevedraCustomarySea 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 Praia de Mellide clothing optional?
Praia de Mellide 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 Mellide?
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 Mellide?
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 Praia de Mellide?
The closest are Melide (0 km (0 mi)), Liñeiros (1.9 km (1.2 mi)) and Fontiñas (2.8 km (1.7 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.