Barcelona Nude Beaches: The Clothing-Optional Coves Near the City
Photo: Didier Descouens / Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Barcelona has clothing-optional beaches right in the city and along the nearby coast, which surprises a lot of newcomers. It fits the relaxed Catalan beach culture.
Nude beaches in and near Barcelona
- Platja de la Mar Bella: the city's official clothing-optional beach, a short metro ride from the centre.
- Sitges (Playa del Muerto): famous clothing-optional beach about 40 minutes south.
- Costa Brava coves north of the city: small, sheltered and quiet.
Beach life if you live in Barcelona
Living by the Mediterranean is a big draw of the city. See the Spain profile and cost of living in Barcelona.