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| Nudist beaches on the Canary Islands |
The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa, are rugged volcanic isles known for their black- and white-sand beaches.
Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura
Stretching for 14 km and with a width of 50 m, Playa de Cofete is Spain’s largest nudist beach.
Most of Fuerteventura’s beaches are nudist or have an area set aside for nudism.
Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria
This blue flag beach comes with sunbed and umbrella hire, toilets, lifeguards and snack bars.
Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas are beaches next to each other.
Charco del Palo, Lanzarote
Lanzarote, the island of volcanoes, has a number of nudist spots including the natural pool of Charco del Palo.
This is a nudist village, where going naked is the norm, with a large sign at the entrance making this clear.
Playa de las Conchas, La Graciosa
Playa de las Conchas, one of this island’s best-known beaches, is also a nudist spot.
It is one of the best places for nudism in the Canaries.
Playa de las Gaviotas, Tenerife
Las Gaviotas is a well-known nudist area in Tenerife.
This untouched beach has fine black sand and rocks, although the cliff blocks the sunlight in the afternoon, it’s best to arrive early if you plan to spend the day here.
Playa del Verodal, El Hierro
El Hierro has two nudist beaches, with Playa del Verodal the only accessible red sand beach in the Canary Islands.
The vibrant red sand comes from the volcanic material found in a rift that ends at the beach.
Playa de los Tarajales, La Palma
Los Tarajales is the only nudist beach on La Palma.
The change of status for this bay of sand and rocks was welcomed by locals, tourists and the nudist LGBTQ community.
Playa del Inglés, La Gomera
Playa del Inglés is a natural site is in Valle Gran Rey.
Unlike other beaches in the Canaries, it has a history of nudism and was a popular ‘hippy hangout’ in the 1970s.
Ciara Dunne at ciara@travelmedia.ie
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