Location
Spain
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
Year-round (busiest October to April)
About Playa del Inglés Naturist Zone
The beach of Maspalomas runs along the southern tip of Gran Canaria in front of the Dunas de Maspalomas nature reserve, a field of golden dunes that separates the resort of Playa del Inglés from the Maspalomas lighthouse and the La Charca lagoon. Together the two beaches form one continuous stretch of several kilometres of fine sand, served by numbered beach kiosks. A large part of it is used nude: according to elDiario.es, the naturist area begins around kiosk 7, about 900 m from La Charca, and continues past Punta de Maspalomas into the first part of Playa del Inglés, while other guides place the core of it in the central section around kiosks 4 to 6. Kiosk 7, marked by a big rainbow flag, is the centre of the gay nude scene. One guide says families mostly settle around kiosks 3 and 4. The beach holds a Blue Flag, sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented, and the warm climate makes it one of Europe's busiest winter nude beaches.
Getting there
From the Maspalomas lighthouse/Meloneras end, walk east along the shore for about 30-40 minutes to reach the central nude section; there is no shade on the way. From Playa del Inglés, walk south-west along the beach or cross the dunes (about 30 minutes from the Riu Palace hotel area, with some climbs); stay on marked paths in the reserve. Paid and street parking is available in Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, and local buses serve both resorts. The sand is soft and deep away from the resort ends.
What visitors say
Visitors describe a huge, lively and mixed beach where nudity is entirely normal in the central stretch and the gay scene centres on kiosk 7. Many value being able to rent loungers and buy drinks at the kiosks while staying nude. Common warnings: the long, shadeless walk from either end, strong sun and wind, and occasional sexual behaviour or voyeurs in the dunes behind the beach. Opinions differ on exactly where the nude section starts, so watch what others are doing.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
No Spanish law bans nudity on beaches, and the naturist area at Maspalomas has developed by tradition and administrative practice rather than formal designation (elDiario.es, 2016). The dunes are a protected nature reserve; walking off marked paths is restricted, and guides report occasional exhibitionism in the dunes, which is not tolerated.
Naturism at Playa del Inglés Naturist Zone sits under Spain's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Spain public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 27.7406, -15.5789
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
Where is the nude area at Maspalomas?
In the central stretch of the beach in front of the dunes, roughly from kiosk 4 or 5 to kiosk 7 and into the first part of Playa del Inglés; the exact limits vary by source.
Is kiosk 7 the gay beach?
Yes, the area around kiosk 7, marked by a rainbow flag, is the main gay nude section.
Can I rent sunbeds?
Yes, sunbeds and umbrellas are rented along the beach; guides quoted roughly 5 to 7 euros a day.
Is it family-friendly?
The beach as a whole is popular with families; one guide says they mostly settle around kiosks 3 and 4, while the central nude section draws mainly adults.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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