Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Sand
Best season
All year, on calm days
About Playa de Las Arenas
Las Arenas is a secluded beach on the south-west coast of La Gomera in the municipality of Vallehermoso, south-east of Vueltas (Valle Gran Rey), beyond the Argaga ravine. It is about 300 m of dark sand under steep cliffs, with calm water, and lies within a protected rural park. Its isolation has long made it a nudist beach. There are no permanent services. It is a different place from Playa del Inglés, the better-known nude beach at the other end of Valle Gran Rey.
Getting there
Directories describe access as difficult on foot, with the nearest road at Valle Gran Rey. At least one guide reports that landslides have cut the coastal route, leaving a boat as the practical option. Check current conditions locally before setting out on foot. Bring water and supplies; there are no services and no adapted access.
Legal context
Spain has no national law against nudity in public. Las Arenas is listed by the Spanish Naturist Federation as a nudist-tradition beach; we found no ordinance. Landslides have affected the walking route.
Naturism at Playa de Las Arenas 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. 28.0765, -17.3209
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 Las Arenas?
By boat is the most practical option. The coastal path has been reported cut by landslides.
Is it a nude beach?
Yes. It is an isolated beach with a nudist tradition, listed by the Spanish Naturist Federation.
Are there services?
No. Bring everything you need.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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