Location
Spain
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Praia de Combouzas
Combouzas (also spelled Cambouzas) is a beach of fine white sand in the municipality of Arteixo, about 19 km west of A Coruña, next to the larger Barrañán beach. It is roughly 300 m long and 30 m wide, sheltered by dunes that are useful on windy days. The beach has a long-established nudist tradition, and A Coruña's official tourism site lists it as a nudist beach; the Spanish Naturist Federation does too. It is unusually well equipped for a nude beach: Blue Flag status, lifeguards, toilets, showers, a beach bar and access for people with reduced mobility. The surf can be dangerous for swimming but is good for surfing. It gets busy in high season. Arteixo is regarded as nudist-friendly, especially after the council dropped a proposed nudity ban from its draft beach ordinance in 2013 following objections from the federation.
Getting there
Combouzas is reached on foot from the road between Arteixo and Caión, with parking nearby. Arriva buses run from A Coruña. The beach is adapted for people with reduced mobility, with accessible facilities.
Amenities
Legal context
A Coruña's official tourism site lists Combouzas as a nudist beach. In 2013 Arteixo removed a proposed restriction on nudity from its draft beach ordinance, so nude use remains permitted (2026).
Naturism at Praia de Combouzas 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. 43.3124, -8.5437
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 Combouzas officially nudist?
A Coruña's tourism site lists it as a nudist beach, and the Spanish Naturist Federation recognises its tradition.
Are there facilities?
Yes: lifeguards, toilets, showers, a beach bar and accessible facilities. It holds a Blue Flag.
Is swimming safe?
The waves can be dangerous; swim where lifeguards indicate.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes, Arriva buses run from A Coruña.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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