Top Ten Naturist beaches – worldwide

Posted by Jill Bowen on Fri 30th January 2009 at 04:00 PM, Filed in Naturism

There are so many wonderful ‘free’ beaches around the world it was difficult to compile a list, but here is my top ten ‘for now’.  If you beg to differ add your own favourites as comments at the bottom of this article – who knows we may even conduct a survey soon to see if we can go definitive! 

From north to south:

1. Bellevue Beach, Klapenburg, Denmark

This beach can get crowded on sunny days, as it’s only six miles north of Copenhagen.  It attracts a young crowd – though of course all are welcome. The beach itself is beautiful, clear water and stone-free sand make it perfect for beach and water sports. There does appear to be a slightly strange rule here – walking in the nude is forbidden, but swimming and sunbathing is legal! There is a wonderful view of Sweden and the amazing Bresund Bridge that links the two countries.  The northern part of the beach is a known gay area.

2. Euronat, France
The southwest coast of France is almost one vast nudist beach, interrupted only by the occasional non-naturist town. The environment at Euronat is beautiful, with the scented pine forests providing a backdrop to the beaches, it never feels over crowded as the site covers 335 hectares. The Euronat beach resort stands out for its clean golden sands, supervised swimming and friendly family atmosphere. It has a village atmosphere, with many camping and caravanning areas, all with ‘facilities’, plus studios, apartments and chalets, full programme of entertainment is provided as well as sporting activities, it’s suited to couples and families alike. Situated two miles north of Montalivet-les-Bains.

3. Cap d’Agde, France

My first experience of a naturist holiday was at Cap d’Agde, so I have fond memories of staying here with friends. Located west of the famous Côte d’Azur region in the South of France, this busy resort area is known as the “naked city.”  It’s all things to all people, great for families (but also for couples and singles). The beach is wonderful, 3 miles long of golden sand with very safe swimming. You don’t even have to get dressed to do your shopping and banking!  It can get quite packed in the summer, but this adds to the atmosphere – with fantastic people watching opportunities as some of the evening outfits are really way out! With masses of restaurants and shops – plus nightclubs – it’s a must to put on your list. See Full Cap d’Agde Article. 

4 Banana Beach, Skiathos, Greece
Banana Beach is the collective name for three lovely sandy bays on Skiathos (the name refers to the fact the beaches are yellow and curved). My favourite is ‘Little Banana’, it’s quite a hike to get to it, but worth it, a small Taverna serves simple lunches and refreshments, a lovely friendly atmosphere. We made many friends from all over the world while visiting here, it’s one of the smaller coves – and regarded by many as the best bare beach in Greece. See Full Skiathos Article.  *****See my full article on this resort****

5 Paleochora, Greece
On the island of Crete, in the south west, the lovely Paleochora beach has a superb setting, with the sand backing onto trees and then mountains. The southern part of the beach is textile so head to the northern stretch of the beach. Another big bonus here is the town, unspoilt with a great selection of tavernas and shops, the Mayor of Paleochora is very strict on development (having seen what has occurred on other parts of Crete) and is determined that ‘his’ town remains this way. We visited in the month of June and you could set your watch by the wind that got up at 4.00 every afternoon, great for the wind surfers, but not so good for sun bathing, (I don’t know if this occurs all year round), so make the most of the day by getting to the beach early.

6 Playa de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the third biggest of the Canary Islands, and has a lovely climate all year round, it has wonderful scenery and the capital Las Palmas is certainly worth a visit. On the southernmost tip of Gran Canaria between Faro and Playa del Ingles lays the fantastic Maspalomas Beach and its famous dunes – hundreds of acres. It’s two miles from end to end and is more than half a mile deep. The central part of this beach is dedicated to naturist use, but actually nudists use all of the beach and dunes, just don’t go to the areas at either end, which are close to the towns. A bonus is that all areas have sun beds and umbrellas for hire. The area is big – so don’t get lost!

7 Haulover Beach, Florida USA
This is one of the most beautiful clothing optional beaches in the USA let alone Florida. Naturism is legal here, (unlike a lot of so called naturist beaches in the USA where you can get fined for taking your clothes off). The atmosphere is very laid back; if you don’t like crowds then maybe it isn’t for you, there can be more that 1000 visitors over the half mile stretch of pure white sand. The plus points are that it has glorious weather for most of the year, and very close to the vibrant city of Miami, and has a large car park. It’s situated in the south of the ‘Sunshine State’. The bare area is more than 800 yards long and has its own lifeguards and unobtrusive police patrols. Refreshments, sun beds and umbrellas are also available.

8. Orient Beach, St. Martin, West Indies

The mile long stretch of white sand is one of the best tropical naturist beaches you can find. The naturist part is located at the south end, near Club Orient. A St. Martin law prohibits any waterfront property from being privately owned, so you can visit even if you’re not staying at the resort. You can even have lunch completely naked at Club Orient’s outdoor restaurant, as evidenced by the sign that says “No shirt, no problem.” The clear turquoise water and beautiful sand is paradise, and with the backdrop of rolling hills what more could you want. See Full Orient Beach Article.

9. Samurai Beach, Port Stephens Australia
This is the oldest naturist beach in Australia. It’s situated at Tomago National Park, about a three hour drive north of Sydney. It’s considered one of the most beautiful spots in the world, with crystal blue waters, golden sands, and wonderful weather. You have to bring your own refreshments (and there are no ‘facilities). This is naturism for people in tune with nature and love peace and quiet. Just under 200 dolphins make this area their permanent home, around November to December you can spot whales. It’s a naturist dream destination

10 Uretiti Beach, New Zealand
Beautiful, natural New Zealand, with its stunning scenery and amazing beaches, back to nature in these settings is perfection. No hedonism, glitz or glamour, just Mother Nature in all her glory.  38km south of Whangarei and 5 km north of Waipu, is the most popular of New Zealand’s Northland beaches and suitable for families. Nudes tend to favour the southern parts of the beach although this is entirely voluntary as there is no specific law against nudism in New Zealand. Nearby there is a Department of Conservation campsite where you can stay in the Uretiti Recreation Reserve, this is about 20 minutes walk from the beach (nudity is not allowed within the camp).  The Uretiti Beach is known as one of the three top beaches in the country. There is parking where you can leave your vehicle – if you are not staying at the camp site and it’s about a two minute walk to this amazing beach.
Once you are on the beach, turn to your right and walk for approximately 10 minutes. You will now be in the “clothes optional” area. Do take an umbrella during the summer months - the sun can be fierce and there is no shelter. As there are no shops nearby take your own refreshments. There are flush toilets on the camping site that you may be able to use – not sure about this. But if you are in this part of the world to visit, it looks like paradise. With its friendly atmosphere it attracts families as well as couples and single people.

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