Location
Spain
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Platja de S'Alga
S'Alga, called Es Racó de S'Alga by the Spanish Naturist Federation, is the main beach of S'Espalmador, the small, uninhabited islet just north of Formentera's Es Trucadors peninsula. The islet is part of the Ses Salines natural park, which protects it from development, and has no roads, houses or shops. The beach is a sweeping crescent of white sand around a sheltered bay on the islet's south side. The FEN lists it as a beach of nudist tradition and gives it a length of about 1 km and a width of around 20 metres, with calm water and a medium level of use. In summer the bay fills with anchored yachts and day-trip boats, and many people on the beach arrive by sea. The FEN data mentions a lifeguard, but there are no bars, restaurants or other facilities, so visitors need to bring water, food and shade. Away from the boat landing area, nude bathing is normal and widely accepted. The dunes and posidonia seagrass beds are protected, and visitors are asked to stay on marked paths and avoid disturbing the dune vegetation. Because of its remoteness, it is one of the quietest naturist beaches in the Pitiusas outside the peak weeks of July and August.
Getting there
S'Espalmador can only sensibly be reached by sea. In summer, small passenger boats run from La Savina port on Formentera (and some excursions from Ibiza) to the bay, and many visitors arrive on private or charter boats. Wading across the shallow channel from the northern tip of Ses Illetes is strongly discouraged because currents make it dangerous. There are no paths suitable for wheelchairs, no parking and no services on the islet.
What visitors say
Travel guides describe S'Espalmador as a wild, unspoiled spot that naturists value precisely because it is uninhabited and hard to reach. Visitors praise the white sand and clear, shallow water, but warn that the bay can be crowded with boats in high summer and that you must be self-sufficient, as nothing is sold on the islet. Guides strongly advise against trying to walk or wade across from Ses Illetes. Reports are limited and mostly come from boating visitors.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity is lawful on Spanish beaches, and the Spanish Naturist Federation lists Es Racó de S'Alga as a beach of nudist tradition. S'Espalmador lies within the Ses Salines natural park, whose rules on mooring, dunes and protected habitats apply.
Naturism at Platja de S'Alga 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. 38.7807, 1.4288
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
How do I get to S'Alga beach?
Take a summer passenger boat from La Savina on Formentera, or arrive by private or charter boat. Wading across from Ses Illetes is dangerous and discouraged.
Is nudity accepted?
Yes. The Spanish Naturist Federation lists Es Racó de S'Alga as a beach of nudist tradition, and nude bathing is common away from the boat landing.
Are there bars or shops?
No. The islet is uninhabited, so bring water, food and shade.
Is it in Formentera?
It is on S'Espalmador, a separate islet just north of Formentera, within the Ses Salines natural park.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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