Spain earns its place on any naturist holiday shortlist. Spain allows nudity on any beach in law, which makes it the most relaxed big country in Europe for a naturist holiday.
The draw is simple: 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. Start with Vera Playa, Almería, Costa Natura, Estepona and Maspalomas, Gran Canaria and work outwards.
Within Spain we cover Andalusia, Canary Islands, Catalonia and Valencia, each with its own beaches, resorts and rules.
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 is best understood through its season and its rules. 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 →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.