Gran Canaria offers several ways to build a clothes-free stay around the things you enjoy. You can choose a naturist resort where the pools and leisure spaces are part of everyday nude living, or a conventional hotel with a separate terrace for sunbathing. Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and San Agustín each have options, but the experience can be very different from one property to the next. Start by deciding whether you want your whole accommodation to be naturist, or simply somewhere to strip off for a few hours.

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Palms and pools inside Artika Natura.
Palms and pools inside Artika Natura.
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Artika Natura

Maspalomas · Spain

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Suites arranged around palm-lined pools make Artika a starting point for a stay built around nude swimming and relaxation. The resort provides a saltwater pool, Jacuzzi and sauna, with accommodation in Maspalomas.

Its swimwear policy is explicit: bathing costumes are not permitted. Tops or warmer clothing are allowed for comfort, and a towel or sarong should be used when sitting down. This is a naturist resort rather than a conventional hotel with one designated terrace.

Planning your stayArtika’s FAQ reserves the accommodation and facilities for its own guests and states that day visits are not possible. Check the current booking terms, including minimum age, before reserving.
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The pool and tropical garden setting at Magnolias Natura.
The pool and tropical garden setting at Magnolias Natura.
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Magnolias Natura

Maspalomas · Spain

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Magnolias combines bungalow accommodation with a pool, Jacuzzi and tropical gardens in Maspalomas. It suits a search for accommodation that is itself naturist, rather than one nude corner within a larger conventional hotel.

The resort also has a bar and dining terrace. Check the current indoor and dining dress expectations with staff, and use the full listing to compare the facilities with the other places in this guide.

Arriving as a visitorThe published access route is an accommodation booking. A standalone day pass is not confirmed, so arrange any non-resident visit directly with reception before travelling.
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The hotel’s elevated solarium and coastal views; the gallery does not identify the nude-area boundary.
The hotel’s elevated solarium and coastal views; the gallery does not identify the nude-area boundary.
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Abora Catarina — nudist sun terrace

Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas · Spain

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Abora Catarina is a conventional family hotel in Playa del Inglés, with a separate nudist sun terrace on its highest level. Lopesan reserves that rooftop area for guests over 18; its policy does not make the main pools or family spaces naturist.

This is a useful option if you want the facilities of a larger hotel alongside a designated space for nude sunbathing. Keep the distinction between the rooftop and the rest of the property in mind when choosing a room or visitor pass.

Day-pass accessThe hotel sells day passes, but the general pass terms do not specifically name the nude terrace. Ask the hotel to confirm that your pass includes the rooftop before buying it for this purpose.
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Gorbea's shared rooftop pool and chill-out terrace. The separate naturist area is not individually identified in this photograph.
Gorbea's shared rooftop pool and chill-out terrace. The separate naturist area is not individually identified in this photograph.
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Gorbea — naturist sun terrace

San Agustín · Spain

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Gloria Palace San Agustín identifies a separate nudist area on its Gorbea rooftop. The wider terrace has panoramic views and shared hotel facilities, offering a different setting from a fully naturist resort.

The photograph shows the shared rooftop pool, not a verified nude pool. Ask reception to identify the designated naturist section; the whole hotel, restaurant and rooftop should not be treated as clothing optional.

Access through receptionThe operator names the hotel lobby reception as the sales point for non-residents. Confirm the current tariff and conditions for the naturist section when arranging access.
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Choose the setting, not just the label.

Naturist accommodation can mean a whole resort, a private terrace or one designated part of a hotel. Check where nudity is permitted, whether you need an accommodation booking, and which pools belong to the nude area. A hotel’s family policy and the age rules of its naturist section can also differ.

A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you go.

Does a nudist terrace mean the whole hotel is naturist?

No. At a conventional hotel, nude sunbathing may be limited to a specific terrace. The lobby, restaurants, main pools and family spaces can have different dress rules.

Can I visit a naturist hotel for the day?

It depends on the venue. Artika expressly excludes day visits, while Gorbea advertises reception access for non-residents. If a hotel offers a general day pass, ask whether it includes the naturist area.

Are these options suitable for a family stay?

Check the age policy of the exact area you want to use. Abora Catarina is a family hotel, but its nudist rooftop is reserved for over-18s. A family-friendly hotel does not automatically have a family-friendly nude area.

Sources & photography

Guide researched 14 November 2026. Source checks do not imply a personal visit.

Photography

  • Artika Natura — Artika Natura. Source. Palms and pools inside Artika Natura.
  • Magnolias Natura — Magnolias Natura / Mareu Hoteles España. Source. The pool and tropical garden setting at Magnolias Natura.
  • Abora Catarina — nudist sun terrace — Abora Catarina by Lopesan Hotels. Source. The hotel’s elevated solarium and coastal views; the gallery does not identify the nude-area boundary.
  • Gorbea — naturist sun terrace — Gloria Palace San Agustín / Gloria Thalasso & Hotels. Source. Gorbea's shared rooftop pool and chill-out terrace. The separate naturist area is not individually identified in this photograph.

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