Playa del Inglés
Nude beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Playa del Inglés 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 (67°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is May to December. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025.
Weather and water temperature at Playa del Inglés
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 20°C | 24 mm |
| February | 19°C | 19°C | 24 mm |
| March | 19°C | 19°C | 21 mm |
| April | 19°C | 20°C | 13 mm |
| May (best) | 20°C | 20°C | 6 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 3 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 5 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 10 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 29 mm |
| November (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 37 mm |
| December (best) | 20°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 INGL?S PM1
- Coordinates: 28.10108, -17.34753 · 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 del Inglés
- 1Diego Hernandez beach nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 2El Callao nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 3La Tejita beach naturism zone nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4La Rajita nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Playa De Los Tarajales (Tazacorte) nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6Playa de Martínez-Alonso nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best May to NovemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 7Playa de Punta Larga nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · best June to NovemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Juan Negrín nude beach · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 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 del Inglés clothing optional?
Playa del Inglés 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 del Inglés?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to December. July averages 23°C (73°F) and January 19°C (66°F).
How warm is the water at Playa del Inglés?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (67°F) to 24°C (75°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Playa del Inglés?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA INGL?S PM1) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Playa del Inglés?
The closest are Diego Hernandez beach (58 km (36 mi)), El Callao (63 km (39 mi)) and La Tejita beach naturism zone (78 km (48 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.