La Tejita beach naturism zone
Nude beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · also known as Playa de la Tejita zona naturista
La Tejita beach naturism zone is a clothing-optional 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being La Rajita (5.2 km (3.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at La Tejita beach naturism zone
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
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA TEJITA (LA) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.03164, -16.55666 · 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 Tejita beach naturism zone
- 1La Rajita nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 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
- 6Juan Negrín nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Playa de Las Gaviotas nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberClothing optionalSea 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 Tejita beach naturism zone clothing optional?
La Tejita beach naturism zone is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo de Tenerife (Cabildo): La Tejita. 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.
When is the best time to visit La Tejita beach naturism zone?
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 Tejita beach naturism zone?
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.
Is the water clean at La Tejita beach naturism zone?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA TEJITA (LA) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near La Tejita beach naturism zone?
The closest are La Rajita (5.2 km (3.2 mi)), El Callao (15 km (9.4 mi)) and Diego Hernandez beach (22 km (14 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo de Tenerife (Cabildo): La Tejita (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q1708764 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.