Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Sand
Best season
July to September
About Praia Castiñeira
Castiñeira is a beach in San Vicente do Mar on the western, open-sea side of the O Grove peninsula in Pontevedra. It is about 400 m of white, coarse-grained sand, with clear turquoise water and moderate surf, in an untouched setting with no buildings in sight, inside a protected Natura 2000 area. Few people visit, and it is well known as a nude beach. Wind is common on this coast and can make it cool even in summer. It sits beside the tiny cove of Con do Corvo.
Getting there
Follow the O Grove–San Vicente do Mar road; the car park at Castiñeira is the nearest to both this beach and Con do Corvo. In summer many camper vans use the area. Buses run from Pontevedra to O Grove, about 8 km away. No facilities on the beach.
What visitors say
Visitors describe Castiñeira as beautiful and quite popular with nude bathers, with clear water and coarse white sand. The most frequent caveat is the wind, which often makes it cool. It is praised for its natural setting with no buildings in view.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Spain has no national law against public nudity. Castiñeira is listed by FEN as a nudist-tradition beach inside a protected area; no local ban (checked 2026).
Naturism at Praia Castiñeira 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. 42.4687, -8.9361
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
Is Castiñeira a nude beach?
Yes, it is a well-known nude beach on O Grove's open-sea coast.
Is it windy?
Often, which can make it feel cool.
Is there parking?
Yes, a car park next to the beach.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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