The Best Nude Beaches around the World

• 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 »

• 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 »

• South Padre Island Beach // USA

  

  It's the beach of South Padre Island that takes centre stage in this resort town immediately off the southern coast of the Lone Star State. It's possible to visit without having to get your feet wet via the Queen Isabella Causeway, which connects it to Port Isabel on the mainland. However, the beach of South Padre Island are an encyclopaedia of water sports, meaning you're sure to be looking to splash about in the shallows at some point during your stay.

  Boat rentals are a popular way to explore all the… read more »

• Black Sands Beach // USA

  

  Backed by steep grassy cliffs and is studded with occasional large boulders, Black Sands Beach has a length of approximately 800 metres. A short drive west of the Golden Gate Bridge, it sits between Point Diablo Light and Point Bonita Lighthouse in Bonita Cove.

  Facing broadly south, it's well worth tackling the dirt path that leads to Black Sands Beach. Not only are there some great views back to San Francisco from its wooden steps along the way, but it leads to a great stretch of black sand devoid of the… read more »

• Les Grottes (Île du Levant) // France

  

  One of the four islands which make up the Îles d'Hyères, the Île du Levant sits just off the southern tip of mainland France. Less than 10km off the coast the island is a quick ferry ride away, but a very different world awaits.

  The majority of the heavily forested 8km long island is owned by the French military and is out of bounds. Home to a missile testing facility it is even off limits to Google maps with satellite imagery pixelated. This leaves the western tip of Levant Island accessible… read more »

• Montalivet Naturist Beach // France

  

  Montalivet sits midway along France's Atlantic coast. The region is characterised by seemingly endless stretches of sand backed by dunes and forest beyond. The nude beach at Montalivet (Plage Naturiste de Montalivet) makes up a comparatively modest 2 kilometres of this sandy expanse.

  A stone's throw from Bordeaux the beach backs onto what is said to be the world's first naturist resort. Dating back to 1950 the CHM Montalivet (Monta) sprawls over 200 hectares accommodating up to 10,000 visitors in its camping grounds and apartments. 

  Here you can do everything in the… read more »

• La Jenny // France

  

  This remote and wild stretch of sand can be found between Le Porge and Cap Ferret on France's Atlantic coast. There are mile upon mile of beach in both directions with a uniform backing of high dunes. What differentiates the sand to the north and south is the latter is officially clothing optional whilst the former is for "textiles".

  Unless you are staying at the La Jenny naturist holiday park it takes a little determination to get here. Somewhat off the beaten track you will have to navigate the narrow lanes… read more »

• Plage de Piémanson // France

  

  This remote beach lies on the edge of the Camargue wetlands at the mouth of the River Rhone. Backed by the salt marshes of Salin-de-Giraud this area really is somewhat cut off from civilisation. Access is limited by the wetlands to one side and the river to the other, with the nearest crossing point, a ferry, some 10km upstream.

  Given it's seclusion and the near-10 kilometre stretch of sand there is no chance of it getting too busy here. Yet the beach is surprisingly popular, and this is for a couple… read more »

• Plage de Kerler // France

  

  This long strip of sand stretches for nearly 2 kilometres between the popular holiday town of Benodet and Pointe de Mousterlin. However, the beach manages to retain an air of seclusion and wilderness as it is cut off from the town by a river estuary.

  It is perhaps because of this relative remoteness that the beach has a nudist section. This clothing optional area is towards Benodet from the car park. The other side is for those who prefer to keep their bathers on.

  As a whole the beach is popular with families… read more »

• Port-Leucate Naturist Beach // France

  

  The naturist beach at Port-Leucate feels somewhat like a private island. To the south is the main harbour entrance and to the north, oyster farms, leaving around a kilometre of sand between them. With a large lagoon a little way behind the beach you don't see too many passers-by.

  Clothes are not optional on this beach, so everybody has to get naked! What better way to enjoy the fine golden sand as it gently shelves into the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. With the generally calm and warm sea, this… read more »

• Bagheera Naturist Beach // France

  

  Set between the Mediterranean and the mountains, Corsica's east coast consists of mile upon mile of beach, often only backed by pine and cypress forest. The area around Linguizzetta is no exception with a long string of beaches only separated by name.

  The sand here is quite coarse, but also near-white which contrasts with the clear blue of the Med. By local standards Bagheera beach is quite developed, well it has a cafe overlooking the beach, and that's about it.

  As with neighbouring East coast beaches Linguizzetta and Bravone, Bagheera is an… read more »

• Orient Beach // The Caribbean

  

  Orient Bay Beach (Baie Orientale) is situated on the northeast coast of the Caribbean island of St Martin Island and is known for its powdery white sand and sparkling clear-blue waters. Stretching for around a mile and a half the beach is cooled by the trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. A day at Orient Bay is an absolute must while on the island as it is widely regarded as the best beach.

  Occasionally referred to as the "Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean", the beach is popular with watersports enthusiasts… read more »

• Petite Anse de Salines // The Caribbean

  

  Situated between Anse Meunier and Grande Anse, Petite Anse des Salines is a beautiful white sand beach lapped by the calm turquoise ocean. As the beach is not directly accessible by road, it is one of the quietest spots on the island as not many people make the effort to walk the 500m along the coast path.

  With a backdrop of low dense vegetation punctuated by coconut palms Petite Anse de Salines looks every bit the idyllic Caribbean beach. There is nothing in the way of facilities here and it is very… read more »

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