Is it legal to sleep on the beach in Spain?

Is Beach Camping Legal in Spain? The short answer to this question is no. Wild camping, which is camping with a tent in any area that is not a licensed campsite, is not legal in Spain. This means that, if you are a regular tourist hoping to camp on the beach in Spain, then this will simply not be possible.



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The short answer is no. Wild camping is generally not legal in Spain, and there are strict regulations in place to prevent it. Spain has a long history of protecting its natural environment and wildlife, and the government has implemented measures to regulate outdoor activities, including camping.

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Hayley Spurway finds some of the best free camping locations across Spain and Portugal.
  • Las Rozas, Cantabria.
  • Playa Valdevaqueros, Andalucia.
  • Praia do Rostro, Galicia.
  • Playa Traba, Galicia.
  • Esteiro, Galicia.
  • Frexulfre, Asturias.
  • Praia Odeceixe, Portugal.
  • Costa de Almograve, Portugal.


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No, you are not legally allowed to wild camp anywhere in Spain. But yes, there are plenty of designated parking places where you can park a Camper and overnight in it for free and in accordance with the law. Just be sure to look for any prohibition signs or you may receive a hefty fine!

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Camping and Campsites in Spain
  • Sponsored. Catalonia. ...
  • Catalonia. Pals CAMPING MAS PATOXAS. ...
  • Catalonia. Sant Pere Pescador Camping Aquarius. ...
  • Catalonia. Sant Pere Pescador Camping las Palmeras - Costa Brava. ...
  • Catalonia. Sant Pere Pescador Camping L'Amfora. ...
  • Catalonia. Tossa de Mar Camping Cala Llevadó **** ...
  • Barcelona. ...
  • Catalonia.


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8 Alternatives to Staying in a Hotel
  • Make a New Friend, Crash on Their Couch.
  • Lend a Hand on a Farm. ...
  • Try and Snag a House Sitting Gig. ...
  • Get Back to Nature. ...
  • Become Part of the Family. ...
  • Secure an Entire Apartment (or a cottage, houseboat, or even a windmill) ...
  • Curl Up Right Inside the Airport. ...


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However, the Spanish authorities have declared that the advertising of Adult Only Hotels is discrimination and the right of admission cannot lawfully be refused based on age.

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Barcelona is truly a city that never sleeps because there is always something to do, no matter what time of the day it is.

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The Spanish road traffic law (Instrucción 08 / V-74) says in broad terms: you can park (and spend the night) in your car (camper) but you are not allowed to camp on public roads.

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If you're caught walking around bare-chested around the city or in a swimsuit or bikini you could be fined from €120 up to €500. A fine of between €300 and €500 fine is for those who walk around nude or almost nude, while those between €120 and €300 are more likely for going shirtless.

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Sand has a fairly high thermal mass and you will find that it has absorbed a fair bit of heat from your body overnight. I would still use a pad and you may find yourself camping off the beach proper. On the Olympic NP beaches you won't find that much sand and you will want protection from the wind, etc.

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