Platja de l'Home Mort, Secluded beach in Sitges, Spain

Platja de l'Home Mort is a natural beach in the Colls i Miralpeix agroforestry area south of Sitges, enclosed by cliffs between Platja de Rosés to the east and the Punta de la Desenrocada to the west. It measures 127 metres long and averages 11 metres wide, made of coarse sand, gravel and pebbles.

From 1930 the cove became known as one of the world's first gay beaches; its difficult access made it a refuge for LGBT people and a spot for casual encounters between men. Local residents say the name comes from the body of an airman found here during World War II.

The name comes from the story told by local residents that an aviator's body was found here during World War II. Since 1930 the cove has been known as one of the first gay beaches in the world, a refuge created by its difficult access. It also appears as a main setting in the 2021 novel La playa del hombre muerto by Keka Díaz (K. Dilano).

Access is via an abrupt, unmarked path that starts where the Atlàntida nightclub in Sitges once stood; there is no GR-92 signposting and no car park at the trailhead. The descent is rough underfoot, so wear closed shoes. A beach bar (guingueta) on the sand rents parasols and sun loungers.

The beach appears as a main setting in the 2021 novel La playa del hombre muerto by Keka Díaz (K. Dilano). Local residents link its name to the body of an aviator found here during World War II.