The Best Nude Beaches around the World

• Playa de Llevant // Spain

  

  Towards the north of Formentera the land narrows into the Trucador peninsula. On the eastern coast, before you reach Ses Illetes, is the wide sandy Playa de Llevant.

  This beautiful stretch of white sand and clear blue sea has something of a wild feel. Sections of the beach are divided up into little "mini bays" by rocky outcrops which give a little bit of privacy. It is probably for these reasons that Playa de Levante has become one of the best known nudist beaches in the Balearics. Along with… read more »

• Ses Platgetes // Spain

  

  Ses Platgetes lies on the north coast of Formentera, the smallest of Spain’s Balearic Islands. Located near the village of Es Caló, this lovely stretch of beach features soft white sand, rocky outcrops, and clear turquoise waters. In addition, the beach is relatively quiet compared to more popular spots on the island, making it ideal for a peaceful swim or snorkel.

  Ses Platgetes is easily accessible, with wooden walkways leading from the road. Whilst there isn't a beach cafe there are a few nearby restaurants where visitors can enjoy fresh… read more »

• Cala Macarelleta // Spain

  

  Cala Macarelleta is recognised as being so beautiful that it sits within a protected Area Natural d'Especial Interes. Owing much of its recent fame to none other than an advertisement for a beer, it is nonetheless a beach which any tourist board would be happy to flaunt, and with good reason.

  At Cala Macarelleta a picture-perfect view of white sands and turquoise waters vie for attention against the dark green pines that lead to it and the light greys of the limestone rocks that rise up to 30 metres in height.… read more »

• Cala Presili // Spain

  

  Also going by the name of Capifort, Cala Presili lies in the north of Menorca roughly 17 kilometres from Mahón, close to the well-known lighthouse at Favaritx on the 186-kilometre Cami de Cavalls walking trail that rings Menorca's coast. Unlike many of the beaches on the north of the island, however, Cala Presili boasts fine white sand in addition to clear, inviting waters that are ripe for exploration via snorkel or scuba gear.

  Part of the S'Albufera des Grau Biosphere Reserve, Cala Presili is one of Menorca's unspoilt beach gems,… read more »

• Platja de Binigaus // Spain

  

  The attractive red rocks that back onto Platja de Binigaus make this beach's colourless sands all the more surprising. A long ribbon of elegant white between a warm turquoise sea, the orange-red rocks, and a rich green woodland beyond make Platja de Binigaus as attractive from the sea as it is on land.

  Located a short distance almost immediately south of Ferreries, on Menorca's southern coast, it lies just west of the beach at Saint Tomás, where visitors will find parking at two locations, one free and one requiring payment.… read more »

• Praia do Pinho // Brazil

  

  The pristine golden sand shoreline of Praia do Pinho is located in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina; a region known for its beautiful and unspoilt coastline. This beach is certainly a place of natural beauty with its clear blue waters and backdrop of verdant hillsides.

  With all the other great beaches along this stretch of coast there is one thing in particular that makes Praia do Pinho stand out - it was Brazil's first official nudist beach. Established in the mid 1980s after many years of disputes this is… read more »

• More Mesa Beach // USA

  

  More Mesa Beach near Santa Barbara is a secluded sandy beach between Arroyo Burro and Goleta Beach.

  It is accessed from Mockingbird Lane in the Vista La Cumbre development, however there is no parking in that area so you need to park on Puente or Vieja Drive. Enter the park and walk about ¼ mile across the open cliff top towards the ocean and look for a steep path down to the narrow beach. The local rule is that turning right leads to the clothing-optional area while turning left… read more »

• Secret Cove // USA

  

  Loved by locals and visitors alike, Secret Cove lies roughly midway along the east coast of Lake Tahoe in Nevada. Just off Highway 28, it's no more than 300 metres in length. This means that even though it is called "Secret" Cove there can be restricted quantities of space on the sand.

  Limited to day trips because of a lack of accommodation, this tiny near-circular cove has beautifully clear shallows, although the lake water can be cold. The sand is mixed with large boulders of granite which provide the… read more »

• College Cove Beach // USA

  

  Beautiful College Cove Beach is one of the finest beaches in North California. This public beach is near Trinidad, about 75 miles south of the California/Oregon border. College Cove Beach is the northern cove of Trinidad State Beach and has a more secluded atmosphere. It is separated from the main state beach by "The Portal", a natural arch through the rocks.

  The beach looks out to Pewetole Island, a tree-covered rock just off the southern end of the cove. The north end of the beach is good for surfing… read more »

• Red Rock Beach // USA

  

  Noted as one of the best nudist beaches in California, Red Rock Beach is just south of Stinson Beach in California. It has a steep trail leading down from the highway so wear sensible footwear to reach this remote wave-battered crescent of beach which is favoured by naturists. You can also reach it at low tide by walking along the sand and scrambling over the boulders at Rocky Point from Stinson Beach.

  Red Rock Beach is known locally as Mickey's Beach. It is part of Mount Tamalpais State Park with… read more »

• Lands End Beach // USA

  

  Close to San Francisco, Lands End Beach is a clothing-optional beach which is particularly quiet and private during weekdays.

  To reach it, drive west along Geary Blvd and take a right at the fork onto Point Lobos Ave. You can park by continuing along to a large car park or by turning right again onto El Camino del Mar and parking at the end. There's a trail leading down the steep cliffs and it's a 10-15 minute hike culminating in rough steps to the beach.

  On weekends, the beach… read more »

• Laguna Creek Beach // USA

  

  Laguna Creek Beach is within Coast Dairies State Park in Santa Cruz on Cabrillo Hwy. It is popular for sunbathing, birdwatching, exploring tidal pools and surfing. It is also unofficially a naturist clothing-optional beach, just so you know.

  There is a free parking lot at the north entrance of Laguna Road off Hwy 1. Cross the highway and look for a well-trod trail through the vegetation. Cross the railroad track with care and pick up the wide trail along the old road that leads down to Laguna Creek Beach.… read more »

• Playalinda Beach // USA

  

  Playalinda Beach is one of Florida's top spots for naturists. Part of the Cape Canaveral National Seashore near the Kennedy Space Centre, the beach is managed by the National Parks Service and there is a $20 admission fee per vehicle which is valid for one week.

  The four mile-long beach has 13 parking areas, each with a restroom and the last one heading north (#13) is favoured by naturists as it is the most secluded. It is worth noting this is an unofficial nude beach and there is… read more »

• Blooming Point Beach // Canada

  

  Located on the north coast of Prince Edward Island, Blooming Point Beach is a stunning white sandy beach edged with rolling dunes. It extends along a natural sand spit that partially blocks the entrance to Tracadie Bay.

  The beach is fairly hard to find and consequently is beautifully quiet and peaceful. Access is from Route 218 (little more than a dirt road) at the end of Macdonald Street where parking is available. Paths lead over the dunes to protect them from erosion as they are only held together with a fragile… read more »

• Birdie Beach // Australia

  

  Birdie Beach is located within Munmorah State Conservation Area between Sydney and Newcastle. For much of its length it is nothing more than a pristine stretch of sand backed by low dunes and grasses before giving way to Elizabeth Bay Drive.

  The exact length of Birdie Beach is difficult to determine since it runs without break into Mackenzie Reserve Budgewoi Beach on its southern side and Red Ochre Beach on its northern side. Together they stretch for several km of untouched South Pacific Coast.

  Swimming is possible, although rip currents are… read more »

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