Spain allows nudity on any beach in law, which makes it the most relaxed big country in Europe for a naturist holiday. It suits anyone who wants the nude option without making a production of it.
Expect public nudity is not itself an offence under spanish law, vera playa, a whole resort of naturist apartment blocks, year-round sun in the canary islands and hundreds of playas nudistas up and down the coast. Vera Playa, Almería, Costa Natura, Estepona and Maspalomas, Gran Canaria between them cover most of what visitors are after.
Work down into Andalusia, Canary Islands, Catalonia and Valencia for the detail; each has a different mix of coast, campsites and clubs.
Why naturists choose Spain
- Public nudity is not itself an offence under Spanish law
- Vera Playa, a whole resort of naturist apartment blocks
- Year-round sun in the Canary Islands
- Hundreds of playas nudistas up and down the coast
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Spain
Resort
Vera Playa, Almería
Naturist hotels and apartments with direct beach access.
Naturist village
Costa Natura, Estepona
Spain's first naturist resort, on the Costa del Sol.
Dune beach
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Vast dunes with well-known naturist sections.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist country, Spain comes down to when you go and how you behave. Mainland coast from April to October; the Canaries are warm every month of the year. Legal does not mean everywhere is comfortable. Stick to recognised playas nudistas on busy urban coasts.
- Best time to visit
- Mainland coast from April to October; the Canaries are warm every month of the year.
- Etiquette & law
- Legal does not mean everywhere is comfortable. Stick to recognised playas nudistas on busy urban coasts.
Naturist regions of Spain
Andalusia
Andalusia combines the longest warm season on the Spanish mainland with two of the country's best-known naturist resorts.
Naturist Andalusia guide →Canary Islands
The Canaries are the only part of Europe where you can plan a naturist beach holiday in January with real confidence.
Naturist Canary Islands guide →Catalonia
Catalonia's Costa Brava hides dozens of clothing-optional coves between pine headlands, within an hour or two of Barcelona.
Naturist Catalonia guide →Valencia
The Valencian coast offers long, flat naturist beaches and far lower prices than the better-known Spanish resorts.
Naturist Valencia guide →Reviewed naturist venues in Spain
Rated by members who have actually stayed.
Naturist Spain FAQ
Is Spain good for a naturist holiday?
Spain allows nudity on any beach in law, which makes it the most relaxed big country in Europe for a naturist holiday. Start with Vera Playa, Almería, Costa Natura, Estepona, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Spain?
Mainland coast from April to October; the Canaries are warm every month of the year.
What are the nudity rules in Spain?
Legal does not mean everywhere is comfortable. Stick to recognised playas nudistas on busy urban coasts.
Where can you go naked in Spain?
Vera Playa, Almería (resort) is the obvious starting point — naturist hotels and apartments with direct beach access.
Is nudity legal on Spanish beaches?
Yes. Spanish law does not criminalise simple nudity, although some town councils restrict it in streets and promenades. On designated naturist beaches you will never have a problem.