Cala Fonda

There is no road to the sand: the cove is reached only on foot, either through the Bosc de la Marquesa pine forest on informal paths or by walking along the coast from the neighbouring Roca Plana or La Mora beaches. There is no parking at the cove itself. The paths are uneven and the final descent is steep in places, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Camping, campfires and hammocks between trees are banned in the forest and the city fines offenders.

Visitors describe a beautiful, unspoilt cove with fine sand and clear water that rewards the walk through the woods. Long-time users say it was once mainly a nudist spot but has become a mixed beach, with textile bathers now often in the majority, especially on summer weekends when it gets crowded. Local reports mention people camping overnight, dogs and litter as recurring problems. Midweek and outside August it is quieter. Bring water and shade, as there are no facilities and no lifeguard.

Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.

Spain does not criminalise simple public nudity, but Tarragona's civic rules sanction nudity on streets and on beaches not designated for it (as reported in 2019), and Cala Fonda is not a council-designated nude beach. Nude bathing here is a long-standing traditional use listed by the national and Catalan naturist bodies; summer patrols in 2018 fined camping, dogs and hammocks rather than nudity.

Naturism at Cala Fonda sits under Spain's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.

Full country law: Spain public nudity guide.

Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.