La Rajita
Nude beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
La Rajita is a well-known naturist beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The sea is warmest in September at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in March (19°C (66°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is May to November. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being La Tejita beach naturism zone (5.2 km (3.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Rajita
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 20°C | 22 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 24 mm |
| March | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| April | 19°C | 19°C | 11 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 7 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 2 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 9 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 21 mm |
| November (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 27 mm |
| December | 19°C | 21°C | 33 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 28.06200, -16.51590 · 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 La Rajita
- 1La Tejita beach naturism zone nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 2El Callao nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Diego Hernandez beach nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 4Playa de Punta Larga nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Playa de Martínez-Alonso nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6Playa de Las Gaviotas nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 7Juan Negrín nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Playa de Antequera nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberToleratedSea 23°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 La Rajita clothing optional?
La Rajita is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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.
When is the best time to visit La Rajita?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 18°C (64°F).
How warm is the water at La Rajita?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near La Rajita?
The closest are La Tejita beach naturism zone (5.2 km (3.2 mi)), El Callao (19 km (12 mi)) and Diego Hernandez beach (25 km (15 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q28119765 · All data sources and licenses.