Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
All year
About Playa Colmenares
Playa de Los Colmenares is a small, quiet gravel beach on the south coast of Tenerife in San Miguel de Abona, about 500 metres from Playa del Barranco and close to the hotels and golf courses of the Golf del Sur area. It is about 230 metres long and 35 metres wide, with calm water and no services of any kind. The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it as a nudist-tradition beach with low occupancy; most tourists in the area stay at their hotel pools, which keeps it uncrowded. General beach directories do not mark it as a nude beach, so expect a mix of clothed and nude visitors and keep to the quieter parts. Note: the Spanish Naturist Federation is the only source we found that reports nude bathing here, and other guides do not mention it. Nude use may be occasional or limited to the quieter end, so expect most visitors to be clothed and check on arrival.
Getting there
The beach is easy to reach on foot from the Golf del Sur resort area and from Playa del Barranco, about 500 metres away. Park on the streets of the nearby developments. There are no facilities on the beach.
Legal context
Nudity is not prohibited on Spanish beaches; FEN lists Los Colmenares as a nudist-tradition beach, though other directories do not mark it as nudist and there is no official designation (2026).
Naturism at Playa Colmenares 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. 28.0188, -16.6250
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
Is Los Colmenares a nude beach?
The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it as a traditional nude beach, but use is mixed.
Are there facilities?
No. Bring water and shade.
Is it crowded?
Rarely; most visitors in the area stay at hotel pools.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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