Nudism on La Graciosa – what’s allowed and where
Auf La Graciosa there are no officially designated nudist beaches. Spanish law permits nudism on beaches – provided that no one else is disturbed. On La Graciosa, this means in practice that nudism is tolerated on the more secluded beaches and is rarely objected to.
Legal situation and practice
What the law says
In Spain, nude bathing is not prohibited by law, provided that no one is disturbed. The municipality of Teguise, to which La Graciosa belongs, has no specific nudism regulations of its own. On the more remote beaches, nudism is tolerated by locals and visitors alike.
Where nudism is tolerated on La Graciosa
| Nudism tolerance on La Graciosa | |
|---|---|
| Playa del Salado | Tolerated – secluded, rarely visited |
| Barranco de los Conejos | Tolerated – known as a nudist spot, accessible only on foot or by bike |
| Playas de las Agujas | Tolerated in secluded coves |
| Playa Francesa | Not common – the island’s busiest beach |
| Playa de la Cocina | Not common – more frequently visited |
Barranco de los Conejos: the unofficial nudist beach
Barranco de los Conejosa secluded sandy cove on the east coast, accessible only on foot or by bike. Nudism has long been established here and is not objected to by anyone. Caution: strong currents possible.
⚠️ Sicherheit & Badehinweise
Not an officially designated nudist beach – please be considerate
Nature reserve: treat the environment with respect
Nature conservation on La Graciosa
- Wild camping prohibited – without exception
- Campfires prohibited – including on the beach
- Bicycles Only on designated tracks
- Do not take any stones, shells, sand or plants with you
- Archipiélago Chinijo Nature Park · Lanzarote UNESCO Biosphere Reserve · Archipiélago Chinijo Marine Reserve
Frequently asked questions
Yes – nude bathing is not prohibited in Spain. It is tolerated on secluded beaches. On busy beaches, consideration for others is required.
No – there are no officially designated nudist beaches. Barranco de los Conejos and Playa del Salado are the most common unofficial nudist spots.
Conclusion
- Nudism on La Graciosa: tolerated on secluded beaches, uncommon on busy beaches.
- Barranco de los Conejos is the best-known unofficial nudist spot.
- Consideration and sensitivity towards other beachgoers go without saying.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
