Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Praia das Figueiras
Figueiras is a cove of fine white sand on Monteagudo, the northern island of the Cíes archipelago off Vigo, part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. It is about 300 m long with calm, turquoise water sheltered by the island from the open Atlantic swell. It is also known as the Beach of the Germans: a German family living in Vigo is said to have started nude bathing here in the 1950s, making it one of the earliest naturist beaches in Spain, and it remains the archipelago's nudist beach. The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it, and other guides confirm its nudist character. There is a lifeguard in summer but no bar on the sand; services are near the pier and campsite. Visitor numbers to the islands are capped, so the beach rarely feels crowded.
Getting there
Take a ferry from Vigo to the pier on the Cíes; tickets and the compulsory island visitor permit should be booked in advance, and daily numbers are capped at about 2,200 in summer. From the pier, turn right (left if facing the sea) and the beach is a few minutes' walk. Overnight stays require a campsite booking. Paths are unpaved.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity is not prohibited on Galician beaches, and Figueiras has been used nude by custom for decades. It lies in a national park with daily visitor caps, permit requirements and rules on camping and waste (2026).
Naturism at Praia das Figueiras 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. 42.2315, -8.9012
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 Figueiras?
By ferry from Vigo to the Cíes, then a short walk right from the pier.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Visitor numbers are capped and a permit plus ferry ticket should be booked in advance.
Is it a nude beach?
Yes, it has been the Cíes islands' nudist beach since the 1950s and is listed by the Spanish Naturist Federation.
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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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