Plage du Métro

A historic naturist beach

Plage du Métro, in Tarnos, is one of those spots where naturism has been around forever. A municipal decree from 1980 officially recognized the practice on this stretch of sand, which extends north to the town of Ondres. The zone has existed for more than forty years now, making it a benchmark in the naturist landscape of the Landes region.

The spot's reputation reaches well beyond the local area: specialized naturist sites talk about it as a serious, well established address, not some improvised corner. It's the kind of beach regulars come back to year after year, reassured by the stability of the legal framework.

Atmosphere and crowd

Here, there's no strict separation between naturists and textiles: the two coexist on the same sand, in a fairly relaxed atmosphere. You'll find couples, local regulars and passing visitors discovering the practice for the first time. The naturism here is described as permissive, meaning it's tolerated and practiced without obligation, everyone finds their place according to their own comfort level with modesty.

That flexibility is probably part of the appeal: no heavy rules, no judgment, just a beach where you can sunbathe nude if you feel like it, or not.

Practical info

The beach is sandy, accessible year round, and free. In summer, a lifeguard station provides supervision, which is reassuring for swimming. Access for people with reduced mobility exists but remains limited, better to know that before planning a visit with a wheelchair.

• Address: Plage du Métro, 40220 Tarnos
• Surface: sand
• Price: free
• Supervision: in summer
• Naturism allowed since 1980

For a day trip on the Landes coast, Plage du Métro ticks the boxes of a hassle-free naturist beach: a long standing legal framework, seasonal supervision and an open atmosphere between naturists and textiles.