Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
All year; spring and autumn are best for the hike
About Playa de El Cabrito
El Cabrito is a secluded beach on La Gomera's east coast, south of San Sebastián, at the foot of a ravine with no road access. FEN lists it at about 630 m long and up to 70 m wide, with dark gravel and volcanic sand and generally calm water. The valley behind it is farmed and occupied by a private holiday estate, so the beach is not entirely deserted, but day visitors are few because the only ways in are by sea or a long hike. FEN reports a shower. Sources disagree about nudity: one beach guide calls it an isolated nudist beach, while others don't mention it. Expect a quiet place where nudity is customary at the edges rather than a busy naturist beach.
Getting there
No road reaches El Cabrito. Most visitors either come by boat from San Sebastián de La Gomera (about 7 km away) or walk the coastal path south from San Sebastián, roughly 6–7 km each way across exposed cliffs and ravines. The route is poorly signposted and there is no bus. Carry plenty of water and sun protection, and allow most of a day for the round trip on foot.
Amenities
Legal context
Spain has no national law against nudity in public. El Cabrito is listed by the Spanish Naturist Federation as a nudist-tradition beach; we found no local ordinance. Be considerate of the private estate behind the beach.
Naturism at Playa de El Cabrito 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. 28.0630, -17.1432
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
How do I get to El Cabrito?
By boat from San Sebastián de La Gomera, or on foot along a 6–7 km coastal path from the town. There is no road.
Is it a nude beach?
The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it as a nudist-tradition beach, but use is light and mixed.
Are there services?
Almost none for day visitors. FEN reports a shower, but bring your own food and water.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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