Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
May to October
About Platja del Coco
Platja del Coco is a short urban beach in Badalona, just north of Barcelona, lying between the Badalona marina and the old Pont del Petroli pier. The nude section begins at the breakwater nearest the port and is only around 80 metres long, a pocket of golden sand with calm water right below the seafront promenade. FEN notes that clothing is optional on all of Badalona's beaches, but nudists choose to gather here, a quieter corner of the town's seafront, and mix easily with clothed bathers. The atmosphere is described as friendly and family-like, with a core of regulars; there has been talk of forming a local naturist association. It is busy at weekends, when you need to arrive early, and the mornings are calmest. Lifeguards and beach services operate in summer, and the town council leaves the shower at the nude section in place all year. Bars, tapas places, restaurants and supermarkets along the promenade make it easy to buy food and drink.
Getting there
Reached from the Badalona seafront promenade. Drivers are advised to park in the streets inland of the railway and cross to the promenade by the footbridge at Plaça del Vaixell Maria Assumpta, as parking near the beach is scarce. Public transport is the easier option: Badalona's Rodalies train station and several bus routes are a short walk away, and metro line L2 serves the town centre.
Amenities
Legal context
FEN lists El Coco as a nudist-tradition beach and notes that swimwear is optional on all Badalona beaches; nudists concentrate here by custom rather than by a specific designation (2026).
Naturism at Platja del Coco 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.
Location
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Approx. 41.4391, 2.2452
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 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 exactly is the nude area?
From the breakwater closest to Badalona port, a short stretch of about 80 metres below the promenade.
How do I get there without a car?
Take the Rodalies train or a bus to Badalona and walk to the seafront; parking near the beach is limited.
Are there showers and lifeguards?
Lifeguards and services operate in summer, and the shower at the nude section stays in place all year.
When is it quietest?
Weekday mornings; weekends get busy.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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