Location
Spain
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Platja de Pals
Platja de Pals is a wide, 3.5 km sweep of golden sand and dunes on the Costa Brava in Girona, several kilometres from the village of Pals, facing the Medes Islands across a natural bay. It lies within the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter natural park, and is usually split into two named sections: Platja del Grau and Platja Gran. Nude bathing is concentrated on Platja Gran, in front of the site of the former Radio Liberty station, whose Cold War antennas stood here until some years ago; the station is the reason this shore escaped development. Pals' own tourism office says that area has traditionally been a nudist beach, and the Spanish Naturist Federation lists it. Water quality is rated highly by the Catalan Water Agency. The beach shelves steeply into the water and is exposed to waves, so take care swimming. A fragile dune area behind the beach is fenced off to protect it.
Getting there
Follow the road from Pals towards the coast. Platja Gran has an unguarded car park (the closest spaces are paid in season) and boardwalks over the dunes, with access for people with reduced mobility and an amphibious beach chair. Head to the area in front of the old Radio Liberty site for the nude section. Campsites, hotels and apartments nearby make it easy to stay close.
What visitors say
Guides describe Platja Gran as one of the best natural beaches on the Costa Brava, with space to spread out even in summer and a long-standing nude section in front of the old radio station site. Common tips: the water deepens quickly and waves can be strong, the nearest parking is paid, and walking a little away from the main access points gives more privacy.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Public nudity is not an offence in Spain or Catalonia unless a local ordinance says otherwise. Pals' official tourism site states that the area in front of the former Radio Liberty site has traditionally been a nudist beach, and the Spanish Naturist Federation lists it (2026).
Naturism at Platja de Pals sits under Spain's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Spain public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 41.9937, 3.2012
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the nude section at Pals?
On Platja Gran, in front of the former Radio Liberty site.
Is it officially nudist?
Pals' tourism office says that area has traditionally been a nudist beach; it is also listed by the Spanish Naturist Federation.
Are there facilities?
Yes: lifeguards from mid-June to late September, showers, toilets including an adapted one, beach bars and parking.
Is it safe for swimming?
Take care: the beach shelves steeply and is exposed to waves.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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