Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Zarautz Beach
Zarautz has one of the longest beaches in the Basque Country, about 2.5 km of golden sand in front of the town in Gipuzkoa, with strong surf that makes it a major surfing centre. FEN lists the beach as urban and busy, with lifeguards and showers. Nude bathing takes place at its eastern end, beyond the end of the promenade next to the golf course and the Iñurritza biotope, a protected dune area at the river mouth with the largest dune system on the Gipuzkoa coast; a boardwalk lets you visit it. The town-centre stretch is clothed. Services such as lifeguards, showers, toilets and bars are close by in the urban part. Swim carefully: the waves are often strong.
Getting there
Zarautz is on the N-634 and the AP-8 between San Sebastián and Bilbao, with a train station (Euskotren) and buses. Walk east along the promenade to its end by the golf course and continue onto the sand near the Iñurritza dunes. Town car parks are paid and busy in summer.
Amenities
Legal context
Spain has no national law against public nudity. Nude use at Zarautz is customary at the eastern end by the golf course and Iñurritza biotope; it is listed by FEN and there is no ban (checked 2026).
Naturism at Zarautz Beach 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. 43.2882, -2.1681
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 section at Zarautz?
At the eastern end, past the end of the promenade beside the golf course and the Iñurritza dunes.
Is it safe to swim?
The surf is often strong; swim near lifeguards.
Can I get there by train?
Yes, Zarautz has a Euskotren station in town.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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