Location
Spain
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
All year
About Playa del Inglés
Playa del Inglés is the long urban beach of Gran Canaria's main southern resort in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, running about 2.7 km south-west until it merges with Maspalomas beach and the Maspalomas dunes nature reserve. The northern end in front of the resort is a busy clothed beach with sunbeds, lifeguards, showers and bars. Nude bathing starts further south where the beach runs along the dunes: the Canary Islands tourism board says the nudist area begins after Playa del Inglés proper, and guides place the naturist core roughly between kiosks 3 and 6. Around kiosk 7, marked by a rainbow flag, is a well-known gay nude section. The sand is fine and golden and the water usually calm. This is one of Europe's best-known nude beaches and is busy all year, with a mixed crowd of couples, singles and older naturists.
Getting there
Walk south from the Playa del Inglés seafront or from the Riu Palace area across the dunes on marked paths, around 20-30 minutes to the nude area; you can also walk north along the shore from Maspalomas lighthouse. Paid and street parking are available in the resort. The resort is served by intercity buses. The dune paths are soft sand and hard going in the heat.
What visitors say
Visitors describe the dune stretch as a huge, relaxed nude beach with a mixed international crowd, sunbeds and drinks available at the kiosks. Many note that the gay area near kiosk 7 is lively and that cruising in the dunes behind it is common, which some find off-putting. Recurring tips: walk well past the resort end for the nude zone, stay on dune paths, and bring sun protection, as there is little shade.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Public nudity is not an offence in Spain. The Canary Islands tourism board (Hello Canary Islands) names Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas as a nudist beach, and the Spanish Naturist Federation lists it; the dunes behind the beach are a protected nature reserve, so stay on marked paths (2026).
Naturism at Playa del Inglés 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. 27.7558, -15.5669
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
Where is the nude area at Playa del Inglés?
South of the resort beach, along the Maspalomas dunes. The naturist core is roughly between kiosks 3 and 6, with a gay area around kiosk 7.
Is it officially nudist?
The Canary Islands tourism board describes Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas as a nudist beach, and the Spanish Naturist Federation lists it.
Are there facilities?
Yes. Kiosks along the beach sell food and drinks and rent sunbeds; toilets, lifeguards and showers are mostly near the resort end.
How do I get there by public transport?
Playa del Inglés is a major resort with bus links; from the seafront walk south along the beach.
Is it busy?
Yes, it is one of Europe's best-known nude beaches and busy all year.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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