Playa de Punta Larga
Nude beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Playa de Punta Larga 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 (73°F), and the best time to visit is June 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 Martínez-Alonso (16 km (9.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Punta Larga
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 | 21°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 PUNTA LARGA PM1
- Coordinates: 28.36490, -16.36430 · 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 Punta Larga
- 1Playa de Martínez-Alonso nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 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
- 7La Tejita beach naturism zone nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Diego Hernandez beach nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 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 Punta Larga clothing optional?
Playa de Punta Larga 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 Playa de Punta Larga?
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 Punta Larga?
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 Punta Larga?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA PUNTA LARGA PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa de Punta Larga?
The closest are Playa de Martínez-Alonso (16 km (9.9 mi)), Juan Negrín (24 km (15 mi)) and Playa de Las Gaviotas (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 Q28119762 · All data sources and licenses.