Platja de la Mar Bella

Location Categories: Beaches & Nature Nudist BeachLocation Tags: Mixed

Nudist & gay beach · Barcelona Sant Martí (Poblenou)

City beach in Poblenou east of Port Olímpic, with a nudist section that has been popular with gay men for decades. It’s busy in summer, especially during the Circuit Festival in August.

  • Nudist area
  • Beach bar
Address
Platja de la Mar Bella
08005 Barcelona
Crowd
Mixed, many gay men in the nudist area
Facilities
Nudist section, beach bar Chiringuito BeGay, showers in summer, accessible toilets
Location
Poblenou, metro Poblenou or Selva de Mar (L4)

What makes Platja de la Mar Bella stand out

Mar Bella is the queer community’s beach in Barcelona, with no long journey like to Sitges. Part of it is nudist, and the Chiringuito BeGay is on the gay section. It is busy in summer and quiet out of season.

A good fit if you …

  • are planning a beach day in the city
  • like nudism

Not ideal if you …

  • are looking for a secluded beach
Our tip: Leave valuables at the hotel or keep an eye on them.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (updated 18 Oct 2026), Nomadic Boys (updated Sep 2026). Access and use may change, please check before visiting.

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