Cala Fonda, Rock beach in La Vila Joiosa, Spain.

Cala Fonda is a narrow rock beach on the Mediterranean coast with limestone formations and clear water, surrounded by steep cliffs and wild vegetation. This small cove spans just a few meters and offers a secluded retreat away from larger beaches.

Cala Fonda lies at the foot of the Serra de la Xortà near La Vila Joiosa, and its name appears on 18th-century charts of the Marina Baixa coast. Lacking a road, the cove was reached only by sea or by the cliff path, and fishermen used it as a shelter when the north wind rose. In the 20th century the surrounding terraces were abandoned and the slopes returned to scrub.

Cala Fonda is a well-known naturist beach on the Costa Blanca, where nudism has been practised since the 1970s. It is reached by a path from the nearby coves of La Vila Joiosa, and bathers often share the small cove with snorkellers. The name 'Fonda' comes from the Valencian word for an inn that once stood above the cove.

Access requires about a 20-minute walk on a dirt path from nearby beaches. No facilities are available at the site, so bring everything you need including water and sun protection.

At low tide, natural rock pools form, creating small protected swimming areas and spots for observing marine life. These temporary formations change the cove's character depending on the water level.