Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
Summer, on days with a small swell
About Playa de El Draguillo
El Draguillo is a small, wild beach below the hamlet of the same name at the far north-eastern tip of Tenerife, in the Anaga Rural Park beyond Almáciga and Benijo. FEN describes it as about 150 m of dark gravel and sand with strong waves and very few visitors. The setting is dramatic: steep, green Anaga ridges come straight down to the sea, and sea stacks stand offshore. It is the remote neighbour of Benijo, the area's best-known nude beach, and the same easy-going attitude to nudity applies. The Atlantic here has strong surf and currents, and swimming is often dangerous. There are no services of any kind.
Getting there
The TF-134 road ends at Benijo, where parking is very limited. From there a track and the PR-TF 6 footpath continue to the hamlet of El Draguillo. Landslides have repeatedly affected this coast: in July 2024 Santa Cruz de Tenerife council closed the access to Benijo beach as a precaution, and parts of the PR-TF 6 near El Draguillo have also been reported closed. Check the current status with the council or the Anaga park office before going, and never ignore closure signs.
Legal context
Spain has no national law against nudity in public, and nude use along the Anaga coast is customary. The main legal issue is access: the Santa Cruz de Tenerife council closed nearby Benijo beach by decree in 2024 because of landslides, and paths in the area can be closed for the same reason.
Naturism at Playa de El Draguillo 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. 28.5816, -16.1749
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
Can I visit El Draguillo now?
Check first. Landslides led to the closure of nearby Benijo beach in 2024, and the path to El Draguillo has also been reported closed.
Is it safe to swim?
Often not. The north coast has strong waves and currents, and there are no lifeguards.
Is nudity accepted?
Yes. The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it as a nudist-tradition beach, like nearby Benijo.
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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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