Playa de Las Gaviotas
Nude beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Playa de Las Gaviotas 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 February (19°C (66°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is June 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 Playa de Antequera (5 km (3.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Las Gaviotas
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 20°C | 25 mm |
| February | 17°C | 19°C | 32 mm |
| March | 17°C | 19°C | 22 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 15 mm |
| May | 19°C | 20°C | 7 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 5 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 10 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 25 mm |
| November (best) | 20°C | 22°C | 35 mm |
| December | 19°C | 21°C | 39 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA GAVIOTAS (LAS) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.51286, -16.17611 · 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 Playa de Las Gaviotas
- 1Playa de Antequera nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 2Playa de Benijo nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 3Juan Negrín nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 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
- 6La Rajita nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Paso del Salgo nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 8Caletón de los Cangrejos nude beach · Las Palmas · best May to NovemberListedSea 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 Playa de Las Gaviotas clothing optional?
Playa de Las Gaviotas is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo de Tenerife (Cabildo tourism board): Playa de Las Gaviotas. 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 Playa de Las Gaviotas?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to November. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 17°C (63°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Las Gaviotas?
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 Playa de Las Gaviotas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA GAVIOTAS (LAS) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Las Gaviotas?
The closest are Playa de Antequera (5 km (3.1 mi)), Playa de Benijo (7.1 km (4.4 mi)) and Juan Negrín (13 km (8.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo de Tenerife (Cabildo tourism board): Playa de Las Gaviotas (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q6078848 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.