The Canaries are the only part of Europe where you can plan a naturist beach holiday in January with real confidence. If you are planning a clothing-optional trip to Canary Islands, this is the short version of what the place is actually like.
It is known above all for twenty-degree winters, maspalomas dunes, volcanic black-sand coves and adults-only bungalow complexes. Most visitors build a trip around Maspalomas dunes and Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura.
Within Canary Islands we cover Maspalomas, each with its own beaches, resorts and rules.
Why naturists choose Canary Islands
- Twenty-degree winters
- Maspalomas dunes
- Volcanic black-sand coves
- Adults-only bungalow complexes
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Canary Islands
Beach
Maspalomas dunes
Gran Canaria's famous dune field, with long-established naturist zones.
Beach
Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura
Remote, wind-blown and almost always empty.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist region, Canary Islands is best understood through its season and its rules. All year. Winter is the peak for northern European visitors. Dune areas are protected habitat — keep to marked paths and take everything away with you.
- Best time to visit
- All year. Winter is the peak for northern European visitors.
- Etiquette & law
- Dune areas are protected habitat — keep to marked paths and take everything away with you.
Naturist destinations in Canary Islands
Naturist Canary Islands FAQ
Is Canary Islands good for a naturist holiday?
The Canaries are the only part of Europe where you can plan a naturist beach holiday in January with real confidence. Start with Maspalomas dunes, Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Canary Islands?
All year. Winter is the peak for northern European visitors.
What are the nudity rules in Canary Islands?
Dune areas are protected habitat — keep to marked paths and take everything away with you.
Where can you go naked in Canary Islands?
Maspalomas dunes (beach) is the obvious starting point — gran Canaria's famous dune field, with long-established naturist zones.