Location
Spain
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Platja de sa Boadella
Sa Boadella is a cove on the Costa Brava, about 2 km south-west of the centre of Lloret de Mar. It sits between the Santa Clotilde gardens and Santa Cristina beach and is backed by pine woods, making it one of the few undeveloped coves left in the Lloret area. Its most distinctive feature is a rocky headland joined to the shore by a narrow sandy isthmus, which splits the beach in two. The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it as a beach of nudist tradition, giving it a length of about 250 metres and a width of around 40 metres, with coarse golden sand and moderate waves. Spain's national tourism portal notes that rocks divide the beach and one side is set aside for nudists; the other part is used by clothed bathers, whose numbers have grown over the years. A seasonal beach bar serves fish and vegetable dishes, and there are toilets, showers and a lifeguard in summer. The FEN describes it as good for children. The El País travel supplement once picked it as one of Spain's best traditional nudist beaches. It is popular in July and August, when space on the nude side can be tight by midday.
Getting there
Vehicles cannot reach the sand. Drive along the GI-682 coast road from Lloret towards Santa Cristina and park on the roadside near the turn for the Santa Cristina chapel or at the Avinguda de Sa Boadella junction (free, but limited). From there a signposted path of about 200-300 m leads downhill through pine woods to the beach. You can also walk from the Santa Clotilde gardens. Local buses between Lloret and the Santa Cristina area stop on the main road. The steep, uneven path is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
Visitors and guides describe Sa Boadella as a pretty, pine-fringed cove that is easy to reach compared with many Costa Brava naturist spots. Most agree the naturist side is relaxed and mixed, with couples and families, but several note that textile bathers have taken over more of the beach in recent years and that it gets crowded at the height of summer. The beach bar gets good comments. Common tips are to arrive early for parking and to choose the side of the beach beyond the rocks for nude bathing.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudism is legal on Spanish beaches unless a municipal ordinance restricts it. Spain's official tourism portal describes one part of Sa Boadella as reserved for nudists, and the Spanish Naturist Federation lists the cove as a traditional nudist beach. Use is mixed, so expect clothed bathers on the non-nudist side.
Naturism at Platja de sa Boadella 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. 41.6907, 2.8240
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
Is the whole beach nudist?
No. Rocks divide Sa Boadella, and one side is used by nudists while the other is mostly clothed.
Where can I park?
Park on the roadside off the GI-682 near the Santa Cristina chapel turn-off or at the Avinguda de Sa Boadella junction. Parking is free but limited, and from there it is a short walk down through the woods.
Are there facilities?
Yes. In summer there is a beach bar, toilets, showers and a lifeguard.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. The Spanish Naturist Federation describes it as ideal for children, and the water is generally manageable.
Sources
- Cala Sa Boadella - Federación Española de Naturismo Official
- Playa: Sa Boadella - spain.info Official
- Sa Boadella - Costa Brava Girona Official
- The best nudist beaches - Visita Costa Brava
- Boadella Beach - Walking Club
- Les 4 cales per fer nudisme a la Costa Brava sud - Surt de Casa
- Nudist beaches in Catalonia - Apartment Barcelona
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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