The Best Nude Beaches around the World

• Playa del Águila // Spain

  

  A wild and relatively wind-swept section of Fuerteventura's northwest coast, Playa del Águila also goes by the name of Playa de la Escalera, or Stairs Beach. A beach for a romantic sunset stroll rather than family day out, its orange-gold sands are backed by high sheer cliffs and lack any kind of facilities.

  To reach it, visitors must travel a short distance along an unsurfaced road before tackling a set of steps widely accepted to be in need of renovation. Tranquil as a result, Playa del Águila is a stunning place… read more »

• Secret Beach // USA

  

  The western end of Kauapea Beach is known as Secret Beach or just "Secrets" by locals. At high tide these two neighbouring sandy coves are separated by a rocky outcrop.

  Secret Beach is a frequent feature on lists of Hawaii's best beaches, and its golden sands, secluded location and scenic outlook to Moku’ae’ae Island make it a real gem.

  Backed by steep cliffs covered in lush vegetation, the only way to reach Secrets is down a steep unmarked trail, maintaining its hidden status. You need to carry everything down… read more »

• Kauapea Beach // USA

  

  Hugging the northern shoreline of Kauai between Kalihiwai Beach and Kilauea Point, Kauapea Beach merges as one with Secret Beach at low tide. The golden sands are quite large by Kauai standards, stretching for half a mile or so with black lava rocks dotted here and there sheltered by tree and vegetation covered cliffs.

  The beach is accessed down a steep unmarked trail, maintaining its seclusion and, of course, amenities are nil. Watch out, as in wet weather the path can be slick and dangerous to descend. Although the… read more »

• Lucy Vincent Beach // USA

  

  Located near Chilmark on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Lucy Vincent beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand that runs along the Atlantic coast. Sadly, unless you are a resident or renting a house in town, you cannot access this beach from June 1 through September 15. Beach passes are required during that time.

  The beach was originally owned by the town librarian, Lucy Vincent, and upon her death in 1970, her heirs worked out a deal with buyers that the town could have the beach and access to… read more »

• Kata Beach // Thailand

  

  Kata Beach is a laid-back sandy crescent stretching for around 1km along the southwest coast of Phuket. Although it can be busy, it is nowhere near as crowded as Patong. It has a more local "villagey" atmosphere making it popular with families and couples looking for a relaxing place to spend the day. It's also known as Kata Bay or Kata Yai.

  Protruding tree-covered headlands separate it from Karon beach to the north and Kata Noi Beach further south. Soft golden sand is edged with blue waters… read more »

• Karon Beach // Thailand

  

  Karon Beach is popular and busy but still manages to deliver that feeling of paradise on earth when you visit. The 3-mile long beach has powder-soft white sand lapped by clear blue waters edged with white waves.

  It’s a popular scene with artists who often sit at their easels and recreate the view. The beach is also home to a beautiful temple known locally as Wat Suwan Khiri Ket. The entrance has two carved snakes guarding it and the central hall includes a rare black statue of a Buddha.

  From… read more »

• Spiaggia di Piscinas // Italy

  

  There is something ironic about a beach known as "Sardinia's desert" is set in the Costa Verde (Green Coast) on the island's west coast. Despite this the name is apt as this wide sandy beach is equally deep and backed by dunes reaching up to 60 metres high. Created by the relentless Mistral wind which blows off the Mediterranean, Spiaggia di Piscinas' dunes are dotted with equally sculpted juniper bushes and macchia. During the Spring flowers such as violacciocca, the sea lily and the sand poppies improbably bloom amongst the… read more »

• Agios Prokopios Beach // Greece

  

  Voted the third best beach in Greece, and ranking in the top ten of a Europe-wide poll, Agios Prokopios beach remains one of the most popular beaches on the island of Naxos as much for its innate beauty as for its proximity to the island's main town of Chora (Naxos town) and the ferry port.

  Just a short drive, bus ride, cycle or stroll from Naxos town, Agios Prokopios beach is one of three on Naxos that holds a Blue Flag award for the purity of its waters, which drift between… read more »

• Huk Beach // Norway

  

  The small, but pretty beach of Huk sits towards the end of the Bygdøy peninsula, just to the west of Norway's capital, Oslo. Backed by parkland this is one of the best, and most popular beaches within easy striking distance (5 km) of the city; therefore don't be surprised that it gets a little busy during the summer.

  Huk is divided into two beaches, with a small inlet separating them. The eastern beach is somewhat larger, while the smaller beach to the west is a naturist beach. Both are backed by… read more »

• Little Beach // USA

  

  Little Beach is so called, not only because it is fairly small, but because it is next door to the longest beach on Maui's south coast - Big Beach. Both are beautiful stretches of golden sand backed by the near-pristine tropical greenery of Makena State Park, it's just the scale is different... well mostly that.

  Perhaps what Little Beach is most famous for is the fact it is Maui's best-known clothes optional beach. But, I hear you say, public nudity is still illegal in Hawaii. This is true, but no… read more »

• Cala Escorxada // Spain

  

  You would expect a beach this beautiful to get pretty busy in the summer, but this is not the case with the exquisite little cove of Cala Escorxada. It is just that bit too far off the beaten track for its pristine white sands and clear blue waters to ever get crowded.

  If you don't have a boat getting to Cala Escorxada involves at least an hour's walk from the nearest road access. Given that when you arrive at the beach there are no facilities it really is one for only… read more »

• Cala Mesquida // Spain

  

  Located on a remote stretch of the rugged north-eastern coast of Mallorca is an oasis of beautiful soft, white sand lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters. The beach of Cala Mesquida is a true gem with the perfect balance of a stunning setting and all the facilities you'll need for a family day at the beach.

  The beach of Cala Mesquida is set in a small bay with a backdrop of sand dunes which extend far back before giving way to pine forest. The dunes can be crossed by means of a… read more »

• Es Trenc Beach // Spain

  

  Set in the far south of Mallorca, Es Trenc is a large stretch of unspoilt white sand with clear turquoise waters reminiscent of the Caribbean. Despite its remote, wild character this is still one of the best-known beaches on Mallorca and is popular with locals and visitors alike.

  Es Trenc is a great family beach as the water is shallow and tends to be calm. There are lifeguards towards the middle of the beach too. Facilities are quite basic, with a couple of "chiringuitos" (Mallorcan beach cafes) but beyond this you… read more »

• Black's Beach // USA

  

  Situated on the beautiful California coastline north of San Diego, Black's Beach is north of La Jolla at Torrey Pines, just below the famous golf course of the same name. The name Black's Beach comes from the horse farm in the area that was once owned by the Black family.

  A little off-the-beaten-track, the beach is accessed down a steep sandy trail from the Gliderport Parking Area. It can be tricky if you're carrying a lot of beach gear but there are very few facilities on the beach apart from restrooms… read more »

• Playa Puerto Angelito // Mexico

  

  Located in the popular beach destination of Oaxaca, Playa Puerto Angelito is a small family-friendly beach just to the west of Manzanillo Beach. Together these adjacent beaches stretch for about 120 metres.

  Both these attractive beaches curve around the bay and have beautiful white sand, clear aquamarine waters and rocks at either end, but Puerto Angelito is busier with fishermen pulling up their boats and fixing their nets. You can approach them and join them on a boat trip in search of dolphins and turtles which are very common in… read more »

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