The Best Nude Beaches around the World

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Bakers Beach // Australia

  

  Midway along the northern coast of Tasmania, Bakers Beach lies next to a small rural community of the same name with a permanent population of just 60 individuals. Forming an impressive ribbon of golden sand, it runs along the Bass Strait for close to seven kilometres. It has a very slight curve to its otherwise straight appearance as it faces northeast.

  Its rough midpoint can be reached by car via the roads within Narawntapu National Park. Its car-free eastern side is the most secluded as a result, but a popular spot… read more »

• Mauritius Beach // Australia

  

  Situated very near the northernmost point of the Exmouth Peninsula, Mauritius Beach is easily reached by road. At its northern end lies the Jurabi Turtle Centre and Ningaloo Lighthouse Holiday Park, while at its southern end it runs continuously into Jims Beach.

  Approximately 400 metres long by 50 metres wide at low tide, Mauritius Beach was declared a clothing optional beach in 1999 by the local council, although there are no signs demarking clothing-required and clothing-optional sections.

  The sand is typical of what you find on Australia's Indian Ocean coastline,… read more »

• Playa de Guayedra // Spain

  

  Nestled along Gran Canaria's northwest coast, this secluded beach is as far away from the tourist trail as it gets. 

  The closest town, Agaete, is around 15 minutes' drive away, or just over an hour if you fancy the scenic walk, which takes you along the roads and down the hillside.

  Alternatively, if you are driving straight to the beach, you'll still need to park up and take a five-minute downhill stroll, such is the beach's remoteness.

  Once you make it though, the views alone are worth it. The rugged, rocky, rustic backdrop… read more »

• Blind Creek Beach // USA

  

  This pristine stretch of sand is located on Hutchinson Island on Florida's Treasure Coast. Set about as far away from any of the crossings from the mainland, it is probably no coincidence that Blind Creek is an official clothing-optional beach. Far away from prying eyes and coastal development this is the perfect place to relax and work on that all-over tan.

  This is a beach with a wonderfully natural feel to it but you won't find much in the way of facilities at Blind Creek. Miles of pale golden sand and… read more »

• Hobe Sound // USA

  

  Situated on Jupiter Island on Florida's Atlantic facing "Treasure coast", Hobe Sound oozes natural beauty. Something of a rarity on this stretch of coast, Hobe Sound is one of the few public beaches in Martin County. To either side are the enclaves of the very wealthy - this is one of Florida's most exclusive neighborhoods.

  Being on the Atlantic coast, Hobe Sound picks up a fair bit of swell and surfing is popular. You will also often see anglers casting from the beach here.

  There are lifeguards on duty, and whilst the… read more »

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