Location
Spain
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Playa de los Molinos
Os Muiños, also called Fortiñón or Saiáns, is a small cove on the open coast south of Vigo, tucked between the headlands of Punta Novío and Punta de Priegue in the parish of Saiáns. It looks straight out to the Cíes Islands across the mouth of the ría. The beach is about 120 m long and 60 m deep, with white sand, and it is sheltered from the wind more than most of this stretch. It is a mixed beach: nude and clothed bathers share the same sand rather than keeping to separate sections, and the crowd tends to be young. Because it is semi-urban, with houses close by, it fills up in summer and occupancy is high. The water usually has a moderate swell, so keep a close eye on small children. It holds a Blue Flag and, unusually for a nude-friendly beach, has a lifeguard, showers and a beach bar in season. FEN notes that mobile phone coverage is poor or absent down on the sand.
Getting there
The cove lies off the PO-325 coastal road between Vigo and Baiona; turn down the Camiño do Fortiñón towards the sea. There is a paid car park right next to the beach, and free roadside parking a little further away, which is the better bet on busy summer days. Walking in from the car park is short and easy. Vigo city buses run along the coast road towards Saiáns; check the current line before you travel. A ramp gives access to the sand.
What visitors say
Guides describe Os Muiños as a pretty, wind-sheltered cove that is busy in summer, mostly with locals from the nearby houses and younger visitors. Nude and clothed bathers mix without much friction. People like the Cíes view and the facilities, which are unusual for a nude-friendly beach. The drawbacks are the small size, the crowds on hot weekends and the lack of phone signal.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Spanish law does not prohibit public nudity, and FEN notes that nudism is legal on any Spanish beach; this beach is on FEN's list of beaches with a traditional nude use. The provincial tourism board, Turismo Rías Baixas, describes it as a nudist beach (checked 2026). No local ban is known.
Naturism at Playa de los Molinos sits under Spain's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Spain public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 42.1750, -8.8144
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 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 nudity allowed at Os Muiños?
Yes. Nudity is legal on Spanish beaches, and this cove has a long tradition of mixed nude and clothed use.
Is there a separate nude section?
No. Nude and clothed bathers share the whole cove.
Where do I park?
There is a paid car park beside the beach and free parking a little further along the road.
Are there facilities?
Yes. In summer there is a lifeguard, showers and a beach bar, and the beach holds a Blue Flag.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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