Costa Calma: Fuerteventura’s Endless Clothes-Free Coastline

Costa Calma is one of those places where the moment you drop your bags, you want to take your clothes off and start walking. The beaches seem endless, the air feels warm and light, and the whole coastline invites you to just keep going.

From here in the southeast of Fuerteventura, you can walk nude all the way to Morro Jable, about twenty kilometres of sand, dunes, and turquoise water. Or if walking isn’t really your thing, you can also just drive the coastline, parking by every single beach for a few hours in the sun.

Costa Calma is located right at the start of the Jandía Peninsula, and it’s a perfect base for those interested in exploring the area. There are lots of hotels, shops, and restaurants here, and right at the edge of town are already the first nude beaches.

Like the small coves near the H10 Tindaya hotel. They’re quiet and clothing-optional, perfect for a quick swim or a slow stroll. When the tide is low, you can move from one cove to the next right along the sand. When it’s high, there’s a walking trail above the rocks that connects all the coves.

This is a great introduction to the beaches of the Costa Calma, given their proximity to town. But what lies beyond is a lot more spectacular.

A little further south, we find Playa Esmeralda Norte. The name fits perfectly: golden sand, soft dunes, and water so clear it shines green in the sunlight. This is one of the area’s most famous nude beaches.

It’s calm here, and everyone seems to move in slow motion. A few people swim, some nap, and others just lie back behind the dunes. The wind drops away, and all we hear is the sound of the waves.

Around the headland, Playa Esmeralda gets wider and livelier. It’s still very nude-friendly, but there are loungers and more people. If it feels busy, we just walk a few minutes down the beach and find a quiet spot behind a dune. It’s that kind of place, always space for another towel, always another view of blue water.

Then comes Sotavento. This beach goes on for kilometres, changing every time we visit. At low tide, sandbars and shallow lagoons appear, and the whole area looks like a painting. The wind can be strong, making it a kite surfer’s favourite, but the small dunes away from the coastline provide enough shelter to enjoy the kite show from a distance.

When the breeze drops, walking along the waterline feels endless. The sand is smooth and firm, and the views in every direction are wide open. It’s one of the best nude walks we’ve ever done.

South of Sotavento, things calm down again. Playa Mal Nombre means “Bad Name Beach,” but honestly, it deserves the opposite. The sand is soft and white, the water is shallow and clear, and there are plenty of stone circles that protect from the wind. People appear to spend hours here, reading, swimming, and just watching the tide change. There’s even a small beach bar, so getting a drink is easy when the sun gets hot.

Further south, the beaches of Esquinzo and Butihondo keep the mood going. They’re wide, sandy, and perfect for walking at low tide. There are more hotels in this area, so the central parts are more clothed, but the quieter ends and dunes are full of nude sunbathers. The walk between them is easy, and the views stay beautiful the whole way.

By the time we reach Playa del Matorral, the beach opens wide again. The lighthouse appears in the distance. Morro Jable comes into view, with its cafés and ice-cream shops right by the promenade. It’s a mix of nude and textile here, but everyone seems to share the same relaxed attitude.

Walking the full 20 kilometres clothes-free is totally doable, but it’s smart to plan around the tide. Low tide gives the widest, easiest paths. A small towel or sarong is handy for passing busy stretches or rocky spots. Most beaches have public toilets, though they’re basic, and it’s recommended to bring your own paper.

If you want to relax along the way, renting loungers is pretty cheap, and nobody minds if you’re nude, as long as you use a towel or sarong. Parking is easy at every major beach, so it’s also possible to explore section by section if walking the whole way feels too long. The wind can pick up quickly here, so going early is the best way to find a calm, sheltered place.

Costa Calma’s coastline is one of the most special nude areas in Europe. It’s wild, open, and welcoming. The dunes protect from the wind, the water stays clear, and the whole atmosphere feels peaceful. Being naked here doesn’t feel like a statement, it just feels normal. Whether you’re walking for hours or relaxing on the sand, there’s a sense of lightness that stays until long after you leave.