Playa de Martínez-Alonso
Nude beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · also known as Playa Los Patos
Playa de Martínez-Alonso 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 (73°F), and the best time to visit is May to November. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Playa de Punta Larga (16 km (9.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Martínez-Alonso
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 (best) | 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
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA BOLLULLO (EL) PM1
- Coordinates: 28.41909, -16.51452 · 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 Martínez-Alonso
- 1Playa de Punta Larga nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 2Juan Negrín nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3Playa de Las Gaviotas nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4Playa de Benijo nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 5Playa de Antequera nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 6La Rajita nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 7Diego Hernandez beach nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 8La Tejita beach naturism zone nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 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 Martínez-Alonso clothing optional?
Playa de Martínez-Alonso 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.
When is the best time to visit Playa de Martínez-Alonso?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 17°C (63°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Martínez-Alonso?
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 Martínez-Alonso?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA BOLLULLO (EL) PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Martínez-Alonso?
The closest are Playa de Punta Larga (16 km (9.9 mi)), Juan Negrín (27 km (17 mi)) and Playa de Las Gaviotas (35 km (22 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.