The 10 best nude beaches in the world, according to GoNOMAD.com. The lists are always subjective (suggestions are accepted, what is your favorite nude beach?), But at least serve as an orientation to those who want to plan a vacation in the wild:
1. Leucate Plage, Perpignan, France
An excellent Mediterranean beach with 1km of golden sand, calm waters and 3 naturist resorts (Aphrodite Village, Club Oasis) although the beach is open to all.
2. Es Pregons Gran Beach, Mallorca
It is a small bay of golden sand with a sea so transparent that it seems more like the Caribbean than the Mediterranean. There are no bars or beach bars, so it is better to bring a picnic. Probably the best beach in the Es Trenc area.
The best way to get there is a walk along the shore from Colonia Sant Jordi.
3. Haulover Beach, Sunny Isles, Miami, Florida, USA
In the southern part of the "Sunshine State" this fine sandy beach is the most popular in the United States, and it is easy to understand why: good weather most of the year, well cared for and with the city of Miami close by.
The beach is in Haulover Beach Miami-Dade County Park, on Collins Avenue (A1A), north of Bal Harbor.
4. Vera Playa, Almeria.
Probably the most popular nudist beach in Spain, with a good offer of naturist hotels. AlmerÃa has the warmest and driest climate in all of Spain so the season is very long. Vera Playa is the favorite destination for many European naturists so the atmosphere is international and cosmopolitan.
5. Banana Beach, Skiathos, Greece.
Banana beach is the name of 3 charming bays very popular with naturists. So that there are no misunderstandings: the name refers to the shape of the bays since their sand is yellow.
During the high season naturists often choose to go to Little Banana, the smaller bay, since textiles tend to occupy the larger bay. From Skiathos you reach the beach in a pleasant 15-minute walk under the olive trees.
6. Valalta, Istria, Croatia.
It has always been said that Croatia is a paradise for nudists. And Valalta is even better, since it is probably the best beach in Croatia, nudist or not. There are almost 3 km of fine sand beach, rocks and small coves surrounded by vineyards and olive trees.
You can go to spend the day (€ 2) or stay in the area.
7. Maspalomas Beach, Gran Canaria
Dunes like those of the Sahara mark this magnificent beach between Maspalomas and the popular Playa del Inglés. There are 3 km of coastline and up to 1 km of dunes inland, so there is no shortage of quiet corners.
8. Euronat, Bordeaux, France
The entire southwestern coast of France is practically a huge nudist beach that stretches more than 100km from Biarritz to Gironde. There is a lot of competition but the Euronat resort stands out for the quality of its beach and the atmosphere. Many families choose it as a vacation destination and the beach is open to both campers and day visitors. Other recommended beaches in the area are Montalivet, La Henny and Arnaoutchot.
9. Plakias Beach, Crete Island, Greece
In a fabulous setting of hills and mountains you have this beach in southern Crete, ideal for swimming or diving. In high season you can buy soft drinks and rent umbrellas.
10. Les Grottes Plage, Ile du Levant, France.
This beach is the jewel of the island of Levant, accessible by a path in 10 minutes. A small natural cove of white sand in a turquoise sea ideal for swimming or snorkeling. The easiest way to get there is by ferry from Le Lavandou, between St Tropez and Toulon.
70 years ago the Ile du Levant was the birthplace of the naturist movement in France. Today it houses a small community of residents and a lot of tourist accommodation. A minimum of clothes is recommended in the town of Heliópolis, but the rest is perfect for going outdoors.