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The heat is coming and, with it, the desire for go to the beach to rest under the umbrella with a couple of sandwiches.
We know that there are infinite ways to enjoy the beach and one of them is through the practice of nudism. Some say that once you try it, there is no going back and you will never want to wear it again bathing suit.
In addition, with the heat and the xafogor that there is these days in Barcelona, it is more desirable than ever to get into the sea, because who says you have to be on vacation? to go to the beach? Sometimes, going after work and taking a refreshing bath to escape the heat accumulated throughout the day can become the best plan of the week.
Therefore, we bring you the best nudist beaches near Barcelona so you can escape at any time of this hot season and sunbathing without a bathing suit.
La Mar Bella, in Barcelona
In the heart of the city center we find this nudist beach that, thanks to its privileged location, has many services around it, as lifeguards, toilets and several chiringuitos and restaurants.
It is located between the beaches of Bogatell and Nova Mar Bella and is more than 500 meters long, so even if you are in Barcelona, you will have enough space to comfortably place your towel and enjoy a refreshing swim.
La Picòrdia, in Arenys de Mar
Arenys de Mar has three beaches, two of them have a nudist zone and one is completely nudist. The latter, La Picòrdia, is just a little removed from the town center, so you can enjoy the tranquility of a less crowded space but at the same time you have a stone’s throw places to eat.
It becomes a perfect choice if you are looking for a place without too many people but without having to go to a hidden cove somewhere on the Costa Brava.
Les Roques, in Calella de Mar
This beach is divided into small coves separated by rocks, hence its name, Les Roques. Its water is characterized by being very crystalline and it is far enough away from the population to be able to breathe some peace.
However, during the weekend it tends to be quite crowded, so if you’re not much for crowds, we recommend stopping by any other day of the week.
Platja de L’Home Mort, in Sitges
Platja de l’Home Mort is a special beach, as since 1930 the LGBTIQ+ community self-proclaimed it as a gay-friendlynudist beach , thus becoming the first of its kind in the world.
It is located about 4km from Sitges and borders the Platja de Roses. In addition, if you get an itch in the middle of the day or you feel like having a beer when the sun goes down, Platja de l’Home Mort has a small beach bar with music and snacks.
Platja de San Sebastià, in Barcelona
Barcelona has two nudist beaches. Apart from the Mar Bella there is the stretch of Platja de San Sebastià, which is at side of Barceloneta, so it is usually very crowded. It is the ideal option if you want to take a quick swim, although if you want to spend the day there, we recommend arriving early in the morning to put your towel on.
It is about a kilometer long and, anecdotally, was the first beach in the city to allow men and women to swim together.
Platja del Coco, in Badalona
Platja de Coco is not nudist in its entirety, but has a corner of 170 meters for this practice.
It is located in the heart of center of Badalona, so it is very easy to reach it. Despite its proximity to the city, it is characterized by being very quiet, although on the weekend it is best to arrive early to find a good place to put your towel and umbrella.
Aiguadolç, in Vilanova i la Geltrú
A little more than two kilometers from Vilanova i la Geltrú we found this nudist beach. It is a small beach just 150 meters long and 30 meters wide located in a quiet place away from the city.
It is located between the beaches of Sant Gervasi and Santa Llúsia and has showers and lifeguard service.
Platja de Ponent, Premià de Mar
Platja de Ponent is located between Premià and Vilassar de Mar. It is a beach with charm, as you can still see lateen sailing boats stranded on the sand.
Although it is located in an urban center, it does not have a promenade, so you can enjoy a certain tranquility and its calm, blue waters, which always tend to be granted the blue flag, a seal of quality that is only awarded to beaches that meet the environmental criteria dictated by the European Foundation for Environmental Education.
Balmins beach (Sitges)
Located in Sitges, this is one of the great beaches of the municipality. Somewhat far from the city center, it has gradually been integrated into the urban core, and the truth is that it is currently quite crowded in summer. Even so, this beach is still a great option for naturism in summer, and enjoy the coexistence between families, nudists … no problem. It also has showers and even some massage beds.