A naturist winter holiday on Gran Canaria: nude in the sun while it's grey back home
A naturist winter holiday on Gran Canaria means an average of 21 to 23 degrees during the day and six to seven hours of sunshine. You wake without an alarm, take a slow breakfast on your private terrace in the morning sun, wander over to the pool at your own pace and settle onto one of the many loungers. No heavy coat, no cold, none of the rush of home.
At Artika Natura Suites & Spa in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, that is exactly what a winter's day looks like. From November through March you swim clothing-free in our heated magnesium pool while it rains back in Northern Europe.
Why Gran Canaria is the best winter destination for naturists
While Northern Europe spends the winter under rain, wind and grey skies, the south of Gran Canaria stays pleasantly sunny. The mountains at the centre of the island keep the rainfall away, so relatively little of it reaches the Maspalomas area. That makes this corner of the island a lovely place to be outdoors and in the sun, even in midwinter.
The naturist beach of Maspalomas is a short distance from Artika Natura. At around 21 degrees, winter is the ideal time to walk, unwind and enjoy the beach without the intensity of the summer heat. Read more about the naturist beaches on Gran Canaria.
Getting here is easy, too. Direct flights from across Northern Europe, including Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Brussels, reach Gran Canaria in roughly four to five hours. There is no time difference, so your holiday begins the moment you land.
Clothing-free living in the heart of Maspalomas
Artika Natura is a small, modern naturist resort in the heart of Maspalomas. You stay entirely clothing-free and enjoy peace and privacy, while the dunes, the beach and a range of restaurants are all close by. It's the relaxed atmosphere of a naturist resort combined with everything Maspalomas has to offer.
The spacious suites are tastefully furnished and each has its own private terrace, which makes them comfortable for longer stays as well. The full wellness offering is included with every stay, at no extra cost:
- Heated magnesium pool, heated all year round, with soft magnesium salt water instead of chlorine
- Saltwater floating bath, the high salt concentration lets you float without any effort at all
- Ten-person outdoor jacuzzi, a firm favourite on cooler winter evenings, under the Canarian stars
- Sauna, never more welcome than in winter
When should you book a naturist winter holiday?
The winter months are the most popular season for naturists on Gran Canaria. Precisely because it's cold and dark elsewhere, many guests choose December, January or February, and demand peaks around Christmas and New Year. Artika Natura is small and intimate, which means calm and personal attention, but also that availability runs out quickly. So don't leave it too late.
Artika Natura Suites & Spa in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, has won the Travellers' Choice Award 2026. This international TripAdvisor accolade confirms what guests already know: Artika Natura is one of the best naturist hotels in Gran Canaria.
After a day of sun and sea, unwind completely at Artika Natura, the modern naturist resort in Maspalomas, with a tailored massage. Book early to secure your moment of relaxation during your stay on Gran Canaria.
When the leaves begin to fall in Northern Europe and the days grow shorter and colder, the sun continues to shine invitingly on Gran Canaria.