Plage de Mateille naturist area
Gruissan, Occitanie
A wide sandy beach backed by the Étang de Mateille, with a recognised naturist section between clothed beach areas. The open surroundings and long horizon give it a more natural feel than nearby resort beaches.
Nudity policy
Clothing optional in designated area
Naturism is practised in the specific Mateille naturist section, not across the whole beach or neighbouring Ayguades.
The naturist area does not extend to unmarked approach paths, surrounding roads or protected dunes. Restaurant and lifeguard services on the main beach do not establish services inside the naturist section.
Facilities
- Parking: Restaurant and lifeguard services on the main beach do not establish services inside the naturist section.
Restaurant and lifeguard services on the main beach do not establish services inside the naturist section.
Access & visiting
Public access to the described beach area. Any parking charge is separate from beach admission. Restaurant and lifeguard services on the main beach do not establish services inside the naturist section.
Age & supervision
No explicit under-18 admission statement was confirmed in the checked sources.
When to go
Outdoor beach; best suited to warmer months. Follow local access signs and any seasonal service hours.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Follow beach signs from Gruissan toward Mateille and lifeguard post3, north of the village.
Parking
Use the signed beach parking; the federation places the naturist approach toward the far end rather than the first parking access.
Finding the naturist area
Walk from the far end of the parking onto the beach and locate the naturist section between the two clothed bathing areas.
Where naturism applies
Naturism is practised in the specific Mateille naturist section, not across the whole beach or neighbouring Ayguades.
- Restaurant and lifeguard services on the main beach do not establish services inside the naturist section.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-12. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- NFN Open & Bloot / BlootKompas — beach designation, directions, facilities, coordinates and photographs
- Local tourism / municipal beach information
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