The Best Nude Beaches in Europe

• Platja de l'Arboçar // Spain

  

  This cosy little beach is about as off the beaten track as it gets. 

  You'll find it just a 20-minute drive away from Tarragona, but to reach the actual sands, you'll need to park up a couple of minutes' away and finish the journey on foot.

  When you reach the golden sands in this secluded little cove though, it's well worth the extra effort. The water's calm and crystal clear, and the sands are a mere 200-metre stretch of soft, caramel-coloured, powder-fine paradise.

  There are no facilities here, so you'll need to take… read more »

• Issos Beach // Greece

  

  Issos Beach is a quiet ribbon of golden sand some 1.5 kilometres long that is backed by gently-sloping dunes. These separate it from the forests and wetlands that surround Lake Korission, one of Corfu's most important bodies of freshwater.

  This south facing beach lies in the far south of the island, and benefits from a lifeguard presence during the high season. Issos Beach has a shallow entry into glorious turquoise waters, however there are constant waves which might put some paddlers off.

  On the plus side, these breakers make both surfing and… read more »

• Vera Playa - Playa El Playazo // Spain

  

  Vera Playa is located at the northern end of Playa El Playazo, a beach measuring two kilometres in length and up to 100 metres wide. It fronts a relatively developed and well-catered for section of Spain's eastern Almeria coastline.

  The first official site for nudists in Europe, it has developed into something of a naturists resort, as well as holding the Guinness World Record for the largest mass participation skinny dip event. It starts at the end of the beach promenade, from where naturist-centric hotels and restaurants take over from their… read more »

• Platja es Grau // Spain

  

  Six hundred metres long by roughly 35 metres wide, Menorca's Es Grau Beach sits beside a small fishing village of the same name within the island's Natural Park of S'Albufera de Es Grau. This means visitors to Es Grau beach are able to enjoy a fine natural landscape of grassy sand dunes while being certain they'll find somewhere to enjoy a meal or a cold drink nearby.

  Comprising the same yellow sand as the dunes, along with a light spread of shells and shingle, Es Grau Beach sits within a well-protected… read more »

• Perissa Beach // Greece

  

  Lined from end to end with sun loungers and umbrellas of thatched palm leaves, Perissa Beach is renowned for its unusual black sands. They are the result of volcanic eruptions from Mesa Vouno Mountain thousands of years ago, and create an impressive contrast with the whitewashed buildings and deep blue sea around it.

  Situated on the southeast coast of Santorini, the black sands continue into the shallows, making Perissa Beach a good pick for anyone wishing to enjoy the water as well as soak up the sun. Awarded a Blue Flag… read more »

• Red Beach // Greece

  

  This unique and stunning beach was formed by volcanic eruptions and is one of the must see attractions for tourists visiting the gorgeous island of Santorini. As the name suggests, its sand has a distinct red hue. 

  Located on the southern part of the island in Akrotiri Village, Red Beach is a 20-minute drive from Fira town. If you'd rather have someone else do the driving for you, there are also buses running from Fira town. Another option is to join one of the boat tours that run daily.

  You will need… read more »

• Cala del Ambolo // Spain

  

  Stretching for just 150 metres (500 feet) in length, Playa de Cala Ambolo faces south from Spain's beautiful Costa Blanca coastline. Surrounded by rugged rocks that rise almost vertically from the enticing shallows, Cala Ambolo Beach is reached via a concrete stairway with a good handrail. While this may seem like a drawback, especially if you're travelling with children, the advantage is a mix of pale shingle and golden sand that is quiet on even the busiest summer day.

  Averaging just six metres in width, Cala Ambolo has waters that are… read more »

• Güi-Güi // Spain

  

  All but hidden by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean at high tide, at low tide Güi Güi Beach reveals a narrow stretch of dramatic sand. A rich brown-black in colour and backed by towering mountain slopes dotted with tall cacti, it lies in a remote area of the Reserva Especial Natural de Güi-Güi.

  Pronounced ‘wee wee', Güi Güi Beach can be subdivided into two sections. The first reached is known as Güi Güi Grande, although at around 350 metres (1200 feet) in length it is actually the shorter of… 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Spiaggia di Marianelli // Italy

  

  The Spiaggia di Marianelli Riserva Naturale di Vendicari sits near the southeastern tip of Sicily looking out over the Ionian Sea. It is one of a string of lovely beaches set within the protected coastline of the Riserva Naturale di Vendicari.

  Nestled in a small, shallow bay backed by sand dunes dotted with almond and lemon trees, Marianelli is widely viewed as the most beautiful beach within the reserve.The sweep of golden sand here is caressed by clear turquoise waters and owing to its relatively remote location it rarely gets busy.

  Marianelli beach… read more »

• Guvano Beach // Italy

  

  It may seem a little strange that what is perhaps the best known beach in Cinque Terre is also one of the hardest to get to. Up until a few years ago there was a choice of ways to reach Guvano beach. 

  The most unique of these involved a 1.5 kilometre long tunnel running from near the station in Corniglia right to the beach. The tunnel was originally part of the now abandoned nineteenth-century Genoa-La railway, but it has been closed to the public for a few years owing to safety… read more »

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