Sartaxens
Nude beach in Pontevedra, Spain · also known as Praia de Sartaxéns
Sartaxens 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 Area Pequena (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Sartaxens
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 TUIA PM1
- Coordinates: 42.33860, -8.80780 · 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 Sartaxens
- 1A Area Pequena nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Praia da Lapeira nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 3Praia de Tulla nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 4Praíña de Don Servando nude beach · PontevedraClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 5Praia de Pedrón 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
- 8Praia de Sartaxéns 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 Sartaxens clothing optional?
Sartaxens is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo Rías Baixas (Deputación de Pontevedra): Playa de Sartaxéns. 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 Sartaxens?
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 Sartaxens?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA TUIA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Sartaxens?
The closest are A Area Pequena (0 km (0 mi)), Praia da Lapeira (0.5 km (0.3 mi)) and Praia de Tulla (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo Rías Baixas (Deputación de Pontevedra): Playa de Sartaxéns (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28119950 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.