Naturist Beaches in Fuerteventura | Naturist Hotels and Villas

Fuerteventura is a very naturist-friendly island. Although there are no designated naturist beaches in Fuerteventura, you will find naturists on almost every beach provided that is not in the built-up area of a resort or town.

The law in Spain (and therefore in Fuerteventura) allows for public nudity in any “natural” place. Most beaches in Fuerteventura fit that description perfectly, as they are some of the loveliest natural beaches in Europe, so they are clothing-optional.

Most of the beaches in Fuerteventura are used by naturists, at least in part. Naturists and non-naturists generally co-exist quite happily. The town beaches aren’t naturist, particularly those in Caleta de Fuste, but most are at least naturist-friendly.

I must admit, though, that many of the beaches are not as naturist as they were when I first came to Fuerteventura 30+ years ago. Even the beaches by the road in the dunes of Corralejo were predominately nude back then, but nowadays, it is rare to see anyone nude there. It is a shame as it shows how things become less relaxed once mass tourism hits.

The most popular nude beaches Fuerteventura has are:

• The main dune beach area of Corralejo
• The lagoon beaches of El Cotillo
• Steps beach outside El Cotillo
• Tindaya Beach
• Much of Sotavento/Jandia beaches in the south – only 10 miles of beaches!
• Cofete beach

If you seeing nude people on the beach will “offend” you, then don’t go to these beaches. Don’t go to them to be deliberately outraged. Believe it or not, people do that.

I remember going to a long beach in Dorset with a naturist section, with signs on either side defining the area. It made me laugh to see that the two areas immediately outside the naturist section were the most crowded parts of that entire beach!

My advice is: If you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it. Perhaps your holiday in Fuerteventura is the ideal time to give it a go.

I think naturists are very accepting people. For example, if a large woman wore a skimpy bikini on a clothed (textile) beach, lots of people would look and think, “Look at her. How can she wear something like that?” whereas on a naturist beach, if the same woman were nude, no one would take any notice.

Even on the town beaches and the mainly family beaches, as well as around the pools in most hotel and apartment complexes, women are often topless.

Fuerteventura naturist beach map

This Fuerteventura naturist map shows where you will find the main Fuerteventura nude beaches.

The Main Naturist Beaches of Fuerteventura

Corralejo Dunes Beaches

These are also known as the Corralejo Grandes Playas (big beaches). They are located immediately south of Corralejo and run for miles along the coast.

Although there may be naturists all along the beach, naturism mostly starts just south of the Oliva Beach Hotel and stretches through the dunes down to the beaches next to the road at the southern end.

You will find many places to lie among the dunes and in stone circles near the sea people have made. These can be found on beaches throughout the island.

You could also go for a long nude walk inland through the dunes. The sand dunes stretch for almost 2 miles inland, and for most of it, you are likely to be totally on your own. If you go for a long walk, take water with you, as it can be hard going and dehydrating.

See the available naturist accommodation options in Corralejo towards the end of the article.

El Cotillo Naturist Beaches

El Cotillo Lagoons

These start at the northern edge of the village of El Cotillo. The first few are generally not naturist but are sometimes. The next beach along is Playa de la Concha (also known as Playa Chica), and this beach is generally a mixture of textiles and naturists. When the right-hand side is busy, the beach’s northern side tends to be the popular naturist area.

Sometimes, the beach is well populated with naturists, and at other times it isn’t. My theory is that if the first few people on the beach are clothed, those who arrive afterward follow suit. If the first are naturists, then more people go naked. No one wants to be outnumbered!

From then on until the lighthouse and beyond, you can find many little beaches and stone circles to practice naturism. They must be the most unique Fuerteventura nudist beaches.

The only time this whole area is less naturist is during the Spanish holidays in August when Spanish families spend lots of time on the beach.

Piedra Playa

This is also known as the Surfer’s Beach as it is very popular with water sports enthusiasts. Ten years ago, it was 50/50 clothed/naturist, but, sadly, these days, naturists tend to be only at the far end (south) of the beach.

Steps Beach (Playa del Aguila)

This is my favorite beach in the El Cotillo area and probably one of the best nudist beaches Fuerteventura offers.

Steps Beach is accessed down a few flights of recently renovated Heath Robinson-type stairs, but it is well worth the effort. It is never crowded and attracts plenty of naturists, particularly away from the steps in either direction.

Full details of the El Cotillo beaches, including maps, video and photos can be found on my El Cotillo site – El Cotillo Beaches.

The Jandia Peninsular Beaches

The most popular naturist beaches in Fuerteventura to the south of the island are Playa de Sotavento, Playa Esquinzo, Playa Barca, Mal Nombre and Playa de Butihondo.

The biggest resort in the area is Costa Calma, which has many luxury hotels fronting the beach.

You can reach the beaches at various places from the main road to the south by taking one of the many smaller roads off of it. Most of them finish at a small car park by the beach.

There are miles of beautiful white sandy beaches and a lovely warm turquoise sea. Finding a quiet spot to spend the day lying on the sand is not a problem.

It is possible to walk nude for miles along this Fuerteventura nude beach.

Other Fuerteventura Naturist Beaches

Cofete

Cofete has 14 miles of unspoiled, usually deserted, sandy beach where you can be nude all day. It would probably be an excellent place to try naturism for the first time, away from others, to gently break you in. Although it is one of the most remote nudist beaches Fuerteventura possesses, it has its benefits.

It requires a 20km drive along a fairly bumpy track from Morro Jable, but it is worth the drive. This track has recently been improved, so it should be less bumpy now. There is one small cafe/bar in the small village of Cofete.

Tindaya Beach

Tindaya Beach is on the west coast towards the north of the island. It is never crowded as it isn’t the easiest beach to find. I have been on this secluded Fuerteventura nudist beach without another person in sight. The video below will show you how to get there.

La Pared

This is a small place on the southwest coast of Fuerteventura. It has a lovely long beach that is popular with surfers and kiteboarders. Towards the southern end of the beach, plenty of naturists can be found.

Resorts to avoid if you are a naturist

Caleta de Fuste

This is one of the most popular areas with British tourists on the island but it is completely devoid of naturist beaches.

There are two “beaches” in Caleta de Fuste. Both are man-made and neither are naturist (although they are at least topless).

If you are a naturist and want to stay there because of the facilities for eating/drinking etc. then you will need a hire car to travel to the naturist beaches Fuerteventura offers (see hiring a car in Fuerteventura). You will either need to drive north to the dune beaches of Corralejo or the lagoons of El Cotillo or south to the beaches of Jandia.

Costa Antigua (aka Nuevo Horizonte)

This is just north of Caleta de Fuste and has no beaches for anyone to use, let alone naturists.

Best Naturist Accommodation Fuerteventura or Close to Naturist Beaches

If you are coming to spend time on the naturist beaches in Fuerteventura, you will need somewhere to stay.

Perhaps surprisingly, for such a naturist-friendly island, there is very little dedicated naturist accommodation or Fuerteventura hotels with naturist facilities.

But there are a few good places to stay close to the island’s main nudist beaches.

Obviously, there are villas and apartments all over Fuerteventura with private areas where nude sunbathing can occur, but few are advertised as naturist villas.

Beverely Hills Naturist Villa, Costa Calma

As Fuerteventura naturist accommodation goes this mustbe one of the nicest.

There are three apartments in the villa, with a large swimming pool. The secluded area has spacious terraces and a barbecue area, a Balinese-style day bed, and a wooden pagoda for outdoor dining. Secluded peace and tranquility are guaranteed. (The Villa also has a private room for solo travellers.)

I have stayed here and can certainly recommend the apartments. It must be one of the nicest naturist villas in Fuerteventura. Karie, the owner, lives in one of the apartments and is very sociable. She organises BBQs and other events for guests.

The villa was recently featured in the Fuerteventura episode of The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald.

Further details, price and availability

TUI Magic Life Hotel – Morro Jable

Surprisingly, this is one of the few hotels with naturist areas in Fuerteventura.

My brother and his family recently stayed at this hotel, and I visited him. I can confirm that it is one of the few fuerteventura hotels with nudist area as one of the swimming pool areas is naturist.

You can book it here or find a better deal as part of a Tui naturist holiday package.

Club Jandia Princess

Club Jandia Princess has a naturist pool area, as a reader recently confirmed. The hotel is right on the beach at Esquinzo.

You can book a complete package here – Club Jandia Princess.

Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas – Corralejo

Although this is one of the Fuerteventura nudist beach hotels, it is not naturist. It is set in the heart of the Corralejo sand dunes beach, which is naturist-friendly and extends for miles along the beautiful white sandy beach.

The hotel is 4 star and has lovely pools overlooking the sea, a spa with a sauna, several different types of restaurants.

Click for Complete package to the Tres Islas

Further details, price and availability

ClubHotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort – All Inclusive

Although there are no naturist hotels in Corralejo Fuerteventura, this is at least right by the naturist beaches.

A large 3* hotel situated a few hundred metres along the beach from the sister hotel above, right on the Corralejo nudist beach at the start of the sand dunes.

There are two swimming pools and a jacuzzi. The rooms are air-conditioned and have satellite TV. Entertainment is provided in the evenings.

Further details, price and availability

Caleta Mar Tao Boutique Hotel – Corralejo

This hotel was the Gran Hotel Natura before it was refurbished. Although it is no longer fully naturist, it does have three discreet terraces where naturism can be practiced.

It is located right at the start of Flag Beach and the dunes beaches, which are mostly naturist.

Hopefully this will start a trend for hotels with naturist areas in Fuerteventura.

Click for Complete packages are available to the Caleta Mar

Fuerteventura Naturist Sun Club Infiniti Corralejo

Fuerteventura Naturist Sun Club (Infiniti) is a small complex in Corralejo that is now a dedicated naturist hotel. The complex has four villas and six apartments, all set around a pool and a hot tub. There is also a small bar and a nice shaded seating area.

I was recently invited to look around and confirm that it is a nice, well-maintained complex. The staff were all very friendly so I think anyone would be happy staying there. Fuerteventura Naturist Sun Club website.

Monte Marina Naturist Resort & Suite

Monte Marina Naturist Resort is located in the south of Fuerteventura, near Esquinzo in Jandia. It is part of the Hotel Marina Playa and the naturist part consists of 47 apartments around a lovely swimming pool.

This overlooks the lovely Esquinzo beach, just a short walk away.

You have access to the main hotel facilities, but these are not naturist. You can find the Monte Marina here.

Cotillo Ocean Sunset Apartments, El Cotillo

A new small development of apartments opposite La Concha beach in El Cotillo is the first of the nudist beaches stretching to the lighthouse. The development offers a selection of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with beach-facing balconies. It also has a swimming pool and BBQ facilities.

Further details, price and availability

Villaverde Naturist Village – Villa Green Oasis

This will be the only Fuerteventura naturist village when it is completed. It will comprise up to 40 units built this year (2020 – still not built in 2024 sadly) in Villaverde in the north of Fuerteventura. It is a development by the Fuerteventura Naturist Sun Club owner above. I will update this post when it is built and open. There is currently a large 4 bedroom villa on the site which can be rented for naturist holidays. Contact Fuerteventura Naturist Sun Club

There is now a website for this facility which states it will open in April 2023 (now not mentioned on the site at all) – https://www.villagreenoasis.com/home

See my other article on the best beaches in Fuerteventura

Summary

If you’re seeking a destination for naturist holidays, look no further than Fuerteventura, an idyllic paradise known for its breathtaking beaches. Fuerteventura offers a variety of options for naturist enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities to embrace the freedom of being clothes-free.

Costa Calma, located on the southeastern coast of Fuerteventura, is a popular spot for naturist holidays. Here, you can bask in the warm Canary Island sun on its stunning naturist beach, where clothing is optional and the atmosphere is relaxed. For those searching for a naturist-friendly hotel, many accommodations in Costa Calma provide dedicated areas for naturist enjoyment. These hotels offer the perfect blend of comfort and privacy, allowing guests to embrace their naturist lifestyle fully.

A Fuerteventura beaches map, which highlights the various beaches and areas suitable for naturism, is shown at the top of this page to help explore all the naturist hotspots on the island. This helpful tool allows you to plan your days and discover secluded spots where you can indulge in the freedom of the nude.

If you’re looking for detailed information and assistance in booking naturist accommodation in Fuerteventura, numerous resources are available, including websites and agencies that specialize in providing naturist-friendly options. These resources provide comprehensive information in English, ensuring you can easily navigate and understand the offerings.

Whether you’re a seasoned naturist or simply want to experience the liberating feeling of naturism, there is a nudist beach Fuerteventura to suit you for your next holiday. With its beautiful beaches, suitable accommodations, and helpful resources, you’ll surely have an unforgettable naturist experience on this stunning Canary Island.