Sneaky, sneaky Waikiki.
I don't have any pics of this beach unfortunately, as my phone died just as I arrived - which was in the morning - a consequence of not plugging in my phone charger properly. I should have gone back and taken pictures later, but ran out of time.
I was staying with friends at Camping Torre de la Mora, a pretty back to basics cabin experience, but one that was thoroughly enjoyable. We caught the train down from Barcelona. A good trip, slower than many trains in Spain, but with a lot of coastal views. I knew things were going to be fun when you could see naked people flash by on various beaches. Not all, but some. Tarragona itself is quite fantastic (but very touristy at certain times!) Lots of Roman ruins, reasonably good restaurants etc. Early shoulder season (Sept. post school holiday period) meant overall things were probably a lot quieter than they might be.
The amenities are pretty basic in the township of La Mora, but it's easily accessible by bus from the main Tarragona township. It was a bit of a hassle figuring out the timetable, but it was straightforward enough that hiring a car wasn't necessary. The beach at la Mora is a standard Spanish family beach - where
Spanish tourists from Barcelona etc. go with their families. Certainly
no nudity, not even toplessness.
Cala Fonda is on the same coastline, but quite hidden away. Quite. You could go to La Mora and never know you were within easy walking distance of a nude beach!
You can get there via the road (apparently), but as we were staying at the camping site it was a bit more straightforward. Following the paths within the camping place to the fenceline at the back of the campgrounds, there are gates that give you access to a forested area. Sometimes the path gets a little hard to follow, but there are enough markers that you can get the basic idea. Google Maps (if you have data) helps - I used up my remaining battery to keep me on track (literally).
At some point you'll come to a sign pointing to Cala Fonda - in saying that along the coastline there are plenty of quiet little coves where you could wear whatever you want at various points in the day. If you were a little new to nudity/skinny dipping, you might find the occasional runner a little interrupty though. I snuck off for a morning skinny dip on my own, as the people I was with probably weren't into that sort of thing, and I'm not sure I'm quite ready for that level of social nudity just yet! Strangers are fine, people you see regularly less so...
After about twenty minutes you duck down toward the coast, and then have to steeply descend a rocky path. Definitely not accessibility friendly. It wasn't as steep as the descent into Guvano, but still not easy! There was a painted sign advertising it as a nude beach, which was a good way of clarifying things if the beach is a little quiet.
It was definitely quiet when I arrived. A small catamaran had been beached there, and its owners were packing up as I arrived. The casual nudity as they got changed and prepared for leaving made things clear though, as did the nudity of one or two others who arrived at a similar time. The sun was just beginning to make its way into the cove. Which was stunning. Golden sand, plenty of space, surrounded by forest. A real haven after a couple of weeks in big cities around Spain.
This beach is 100% nude, without any ambiguity. As the morning wore on, a number of other people came and went, but it was never crowded. Everybody immediately stripped down. I think a slower entry into unclothedness, or less people turning up, might make for an easier entry for a newbie, or maybe being alone for a period knowing it was definitely a nude beach you had turned up at? Temps in September were still hot, and the water was a good almost warm - refreshing in the morning.
Grade: 9/10
Difficulty of access: 8/10 (a bit of a steep climb)
Likelihood of others being around: 7/10
Ease for a skinny dipping newbie: 9/10
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