The Best Nude Beaches around the World

• Massarandupió // Brazil

  

  Massarandupió Beach comprises one of the most famous naturist beaches in Bahia state, although there are also areas where clothing is permitted. Located in Entre Rios municipality, its relatively narrow band of golden sand on the Atlantic Ocean is bolstered by a length of around two kilometres (1.5 miles).

  The absence of nearby buildings means the beach is not overlooked, but instead has attractive inland vistas of tall coconut palms and low sand dunes covered by grasses. A small river also makes its way across the beach to the ocean.… read more »

• Tambaba // Brazil

  

  One of a number of official nudist beaches in Brazil, Tambaba nonetheless has parts of its length where clothing is required as well as the main family area where beachgoers must go nude. It is located approximately 20 kilometres south of the port city of João Pessoa, and stretches for around one kilometre.

  Its golden sands are loved by children looking to play on them and those looking to top up their tans. Behind the beach are attractive cliffs part covered in verdant greenery. The waves that come with the… read more »

• Praia de Abricó // Brazil

  

  Praia de Abricó is a nudist beach in the western Grumari neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, and is the city's only beach to allow naturists. Facing small islands just offshore, the beach has a broad expanse of light-coloured sands frequently used by families resident in the area. It has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere as a result.

  Its sands are edged by large boulders which continue in places into the surf, but given the 1.5 kilometre (1 mile) length of Praia de Abricó, there is still usually plenty of space… read more »

• Praia Brava (Cabo Frio) // Brazil

  

  South facing Praia Brava is relatively isolated from other beaches on the Cabo Frio peninsula. A small length of sand just a couple of hundred metres in length, it is backed by sloping hills providing a secluded feel.

  This is one of the reasons Praia Brava has become popular with nudist bathers. To please all visitors, the beach is divided into two halves – one where clothing is not permitted, and another where clothing and electronic devices with cameras are permitted.

  This part of the beach is particularly popular with surfers. The… read more »

• Praia Brava (Trindade) // Brazil

  

  Trinidade's Praia Brava developed such a name for itself in the 1970s that big business tried to snap it up and turn it into a luxury resort. Thankfully the men in suits were unsuccessful, leaving this stunning stretch of the Costa Verde (Green Coast) free for everyone to enjoy.

  Straddling the state border between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo states, Trinidade is a small fishing village. It first became a hideaway for pirates in the eighteenth century before becoming a hippy hangout more recently.

  Praia Brava is one of Trinidade's more… read more »

• Praia de Figueiras // Spain

  

  Praia de Figueiras is a small beach on the Cíes Islands, just off the coast of Galicia  in Northern Spain. The beach is located on the north island of Monteagudo, not far from the main landing area.

  This beach is known for its fine white sand and clear blue waters, not unlike nearby Praia das Rodas. However, it is less crowded and is unofficially recognised as a nudist beach, though all visitors are welcome. The waters can be quite cold due to Atlantic currents, but they are usually… read more »

• Oasi Naturista di Capocotta // Italy

  

  Located only around 10 kilometres from the Italian capital the stretch of coast between Ostia and Torvaianica is largely incorporated into the Litorale Romano State Nature Reserve. A swathe of pine forests, wetlands and dunes this is a pristine area of environmental interest. The reserve is also dotted with various historical and archaeological sites.

  All this makes for a lovely and unspoiled backdrop for what is probably the regions finest beach. Part of a stretch of soft pale sand that forms Capocotta, the "Oasi Naturista" is Lazio's best known nudist beach. 

  Translating as… read more »

• Johnson Beach National Seashore // USA

  

  Johnson Beach sits at the center of Perdido Key, a barrier island which spans the Florida / Alabama border. 

  The beach has a lifeguard service, plenty of facilities and a parking lot, all of which makes it ideal for families. Along with a host of water based activities there are also a number of hiking trails here best of which is the Discovery Nature Trail. This raised wooden boardwalk winds through dunes the dunes and pine woods for around half a mile.

  The naming of the beach is for Rosamond Johnson.… read more »

• Sunnyside North Beach // Australia

  

  Sunnyside North Beach is the only officially sanctioned nudist beach on the east side of Port Philip Bay, with a clothing-optional rule meaning you can cover up if you choose to.

  It is located between Manmangur Creek and Sunnyside Drive. The creek lies on its southernmost side and separates it from the narrow expanse of Bidwell Beach. On its northern side, Sunnyside Drive is the only access point by road, with the beach then a short walk around large rocks.

  Facing northwest, the predominant breeze comes from the west. Sunnyside North Beach… read more »

• Cow Bay // Australia

  

  A treasure of Australia's tropical north, Cow Bay Beach occupies a stunning part of coastal Shire County. Part of the Daintree Rainforest and the Wet Tropics UNESCO World Heritage Site, the nearby township has a population of just 202 permanent residents, which seems like a shocking statistic given its astonishing natural beauty.

  Backed by forested hills, Cow Bay Beach is a broad expanse of golden sand curving into three coves which are separated by rocks at high tide. These rocks form a popular spot for anglers, while… read more »

• Jibbon Beach // Australia

  

  Located at the point at which the southern Sydney suburbs rub up against the Royal National Park, Jibbon Beach and the nearby Little Jibbon Beach face north into the outer reaches of Port Hacking.

  Jibbon Beach is approximately 700 meters in length and made up of clean yellow sands dotted with occasional flat rock protruding up from beneath the surface. Part shaded by trees and other shrubs, it takes its name from the Tharawal Aboriginal word for "sandbar at low tide".

  The beach can get windy at times, and the rich blue… read more »

• Playa La Punta // Mexico

  

  Playa La Punta is a semi-officially recognised subdivision of Playa Zicatela in Puerto Escondido. Forming the hook of Zicatela's hockey stick shape, it curves around the Pacific Ocean facing both to the north and the west – making it an ideal spot to check out the nightly sunsets.

  Playa La Punta is also a favourite with surfers. Its point creates a consistent wave, and lessons and gear can be found nearby. Relatively isolated compared to the rest of the beach, those enjoying the solitude of Playa La Punta will… read more »

• Playa del Amor // Mexico

  

  One of the region's smaller beaches, Playa del Amor, or Lover's Beach, is a great addition to any itinerary. Both secluded and private, it is surrounded by high cliffs covered in jungle sweeping down to golden sands and calm shallows known for their swimming, snorkelling and diving.

  The rocks on either side of Playa del Amor are home to all manner of marine species, while the beach itself forms a rough rectangle of sand of medium grade roughly 50 metres long by 40 metres wide. It is reached via a narrow… read more »

• Playa Mermejita // Mexico

  

  Playa Mermejita is a small beach that until recently was entirely wild with no facilities. Its secluded nature has turned it into an unofficial nudist beach, so leave your cameras at home. But Playa Mermejita also has the distinction of being one of just two beaches in Oaxaca where endangered leatherback turtles are known to come ashore to nest.

  At the western end of Playa Mermejita visitors will find the natural rock formation known as the ‘ventana' or ‘window'. Meanwhile at the eastern end of the beach Toron Rock is a… read more »

• Miners Beach // Australia

  

  Backed by grassy bluffs, Miners Beach is a blend of large pebbles and fine light sand. An unofficial nudist beach on the Port Macquarie coastline, it can be reached via the steps leading down from Green Point car park. Its unofficial nature means that police crackdowns on naturist bathing sometimes takes place, although there's rarely large numbers who congregate here.

  Part of this reason is that the beach almost entirely disappears beneath the incoming waves at high tide. Surfing is possible, although the line up is a little on the rocky… read more »

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