The Best Nude Beaches around the World

• Playa Carrizalillo // Mexico

  

  Playa Carrizalillo is one of the most popular beaches on the Puerto Escondido coast of Oaxaca. Located at the end of a bay of the same name, Playa Carrizalillo may only be roughly 100 yards in length but has the facilities much larger beaches would be proud of.

  One downside is that the main access point to the beach is from the surrounding cliffs, with a set of roughly 150 concrete steps leading down to – and back up from – the golden sands. Hidden by the area's verdant foliage,… read more »

• Apollo Beach // USA

  

  Located on Florida's eastern Atlantic coastline in New Smyrna, Apollo Beach is on the Canaveral National Seashore (National Park). Great for beach lovers, it has an endless strip of pristine golden sand and, being more secluded, it is one of the top nudist beaches in Florida. (This should not to be confused with the other Apollo Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast near Tampa!)

  Located on a barrier island, Apollo Beach is 10 miles south of New Smyrna Beach. The beautiful soft white sand stretches for 5 miles and… read more »

• Matala Beach // Greece

  

  The fishing village of Matala was just that until the 1960s. However, since then, like many other things, it hasn't been quite the same! It was then that Matala became a popular destination for hippy travellers attracting the likes of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Joni Mitchell (who even wrote a song about it) in its heyday. 

  Many of these hippies camped out in the complex of caves that are carved into the sandstone cliffs at the northern end of the beach. Unfortunately these 20th century visitors left there mark on… read more »

• Ilha Deserta // Portugal

  

  Ilha Deserta means deserted island and this small sandy isle just off the coast of Faro lives up to its name. At 7km (5 miles) long the island has plenty of beach for all of its zero permanent inhabitants. Even in the height of summer you would be unfortunate if you had to share your stretch of beach with more than a few others - not like the nearby beaches of the mainland Algarve.

  Ilha Deserta (or Ilha da Barreta as it is sometimes known) is only reachable by a… read more »

• Irakli Beach // Bulgaria

  

  Of all the distinctions between beaches in Bulgaria, whether it is a developed resort beach or a "wild" beach prubably has the biggest impact. Whilst the former are supposedly more appealing to famiies and revellers, the latter will attract more adventurous spirits. This is a generalization, of course, but one beach that stands out on the "wild" side of things is Irakli Beach.

  Located about 4 km from the nearby village of Banya and other idyllic Black Sea towns, Irakli Beach offers a great chance to see a part of the… read more »

• Ada Bojana Beach // Montenegro

  

  Situated in the far south of Montenegro at the mouth of the River Bojana is the island beach of Ada Bojana. Legend says the island began life in the 14th century when a ship becam stranded here. Over the years the sandy sediment of the river gathered around the wreck eventuall creating the triangular island we see today. Sadly this is more than likely just a romantic tale and the island is probably just a natural occurrunce.

  However Ada Bojana came to be, the resulting beautiful 3 kilometer stretch of fine… read more »

• Plakias Beach // Greece

  

  Plakias Beach is situated on the south coast, around 36 kilometers south of Rethymno City. It is one of the most highly rated and largest beaches on Crete, with a beachfront that starts near town and runs 1.3 kilometers all the way to Cape Mouri. The beach has cool green waters with tamarisk trees running along the back of the beach. As one of the islands go-to beaches there are no shortage of facilities and things to do; you can rent loungers and umbrellas, and find a range of water… read more »

• Voulisma beach // Greece

  

  Voulisma Beach is located on the eastern part of Crete near the small town of Istro. Set in a beautiful sheltered bay, one of three beaches, Voulisma Beach is the main beach. With beautiful turquoise waters whihc are shallow and calm it is often called the golden beach because it has fine-grained, golden sand.

  You will find plenty od modern conveniences such as sun loungers and umbrellas for rent here, as well as a range of watersports and beachside cafes and restaurants. This is still a relaxed location in spite… read more »

• Seitan Limania Beach // Greece

  

  Nestled between jagged white cliffs and seas with strong currents is Seitan Limania Beach. The name is derived from the Turkish for "Satan's harbor" due to the trechearous conditions encountered by early mariners here. Three stunning coves are located here in parallel to one another, all offering some degree of protection from the sometimes strong waves.

  Seitan Limania is 22 kilometers northeast of Chania and two kilometers east of Chordaki Village, and it is both unique and beautiful with its deep blue waters and beach of sand and finely ground… read more »

• Sweet Water Beach // Greece

  

  Glyka Nera means "Sweet Water", and it is certainly one of the most impressive beaches in Crete. You will be in awe of the deep blue seas, near white pebbles and towering cliffs. You will need to travel to this beach by boat unless you dare to brave the hike down the precipitous cliffs. The views are incredible, but this hike is not one for the faint at heart!

  On the beach you will find a rock with a small tavern perched atop where you can purchase food, cold drinks, and… read more »

• Gay Head Town Beach // USA

  

  Many continue to call Gay Head Town Beach by its original name, although Gay Head Town has been known formerly as Aquinnah (meaning ‘land under the hill') by its population of 440 since 1997. At the end of Massachusetts' famed island of Martha's Vineyard, the beach is best known for its dramatic cliffs and the ocean views they deliver.

  Designated a National Natural Landmark by the US National Park Service, Gay Head Town Beach is also known as a focal point for the culture of the Wampanoag people. Its waters have… read more »

• Pfeiffer Beach // USA

  

  Pfeiffer Beach is in the Big Sur area of California. Roughly a mile long, it is located down a twisting and unmarked two-mile paved road that is unsuitable for RVs and trailers as it has only five points at which vehicles are able to pass one another in opposite directions.

  However, this beach more than makes up for the slight difficulty in getting there in sheer beauty. Its main attraction is Keyhole Rock, a large mass of rock in the waves with a naturally-formed arch right at its centre.

  Its sands are… read more »

• Gray Whale Cove State Beach // USA

  

  When you hear that Gray Whale Cove State Beach is on an area of coastline known as "Devil's Slide" this should help convey that the descent to the beach is steep and tricky.

  Just 18 miles south of San Francisco, situated between Pacifica and Montara, this state beach is popular for whale watching during the spring migratory season, hence its name. Great white sharks have also been seen in the chilly waters.

  It can be windy and swimming is not recommended although surfers occasionally brave the rocks and… read more »

• Belongil Beach // Australia

  

  Byron Bay's Belongil Beach sits on a sandbar which runs for 2.5 kilometres from Main Beach car park to the mouth of Belongil Creek. On its opposite side is Tyagarah Beach.

  Less crowded than Main Beach, Belongil Beach is generally considered a good place to swim and otherwise enjoy the water, with lifeguard patrols at its southern end between the red and yellow flags.

  Its expansive stretch of sand is a good all-round choice of beach. Surfers can tackle the waves created by the wreck of the SS Wollongbar, which ran… read more »

• Playa de La Cantería // Spain

  

  Facing north, Playa de la Cantería is Lanzarote's most northerly beach and has something of an edge of the world feel to it. Located close to the village of Órzola, it is a beach made of pale yellow sand, although at high tide it can look black because of a ribbon of loose volcanic rocks further back.

  Surrounded by a typical Lanzarote landscape of steep, bare cliffs, it is around 300 meters in length and forms a tight curve around pale blue shallows. Rip currents mean it is not recommended for… read more »

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