Although still banned in many countries, nude beaches have become increasingly popular in the world in recent years.
Many beaches around the world allow nude bathing and have their own regulations to ensure the privacy and comfort of visitors. Here, visitors can comfortably “bathe in the fairy” and immerse themselves in nature without feeling scrutinized, seen as different or afraid of being fined.
Black’s Beach, California, USA: Perched below a 100m-high cliff in Torrey Pines, this secluded spot was the first legal nudist beach in America.
Lady Bay Beach, Sydney, Australia: This narrow beach was established exclusively for naturists since 1976.
Buhne 16, Sylt, Germany: While all beaches in Sylt require guests to wear clothes, Buhne 16 is the only beach in Germany for those who like to bathe in the nude.
Haulover Beach, Miami, Florida, USA: This is the most public nude beach in America.
Spiaggia de Guvano, Vernazza, Italy: Located in the Cinque Terre region, this nude beach is only accessible via an abandoned railway tunnel near the village of Corniglia. It has a wild landscape.
Praia Massarandupió, Bahia, Brazil: After 2 hours by car from Salvador city, this nude beach is surrounded by green coconut trees, sand dunes and beautiful waves.
Neve Midbar, Israel: Located in the north of the Dead Sea, this is the only place where visitors can take pictures in the nude.
Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico: Set as the setting for the movie “Y Tu Mamá También”, Playa Zipolite beach is 2km long.
Mpenjati Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaThe only nude beach in South Africa is located in the Mpenjati nature reserve in southern Durban. This beach officially operated since 2014.
Cap d’Agde, Agde, FranceKnown as the “Nude City,” the naturalist resort of Cap d’Agde is the world’s largest nude beach, and the area attracts about 40,000 visitors a day in the summer.
Little Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA: Located in Makena National Park on the southeast coast of Maui, this nude beach is famous for sea turtles, dolphins, whales and tropical fish.
Platja des Cavallet, Ibiza, Spain: Located near the town of Ibiza, this beach allows visitors to bathe naked or attend parties.
Anse de Grande Saline, St. Barts: While nudity is prohibited in St. Barts, but the Anse de Grande Saline beach here allows people to bathe or bask in the sun without a piece of clothing.
Red Beach, Crete, Greece: Visitors can only access this secluded beach by walking 20 minutes along the cliff or by boat.
Wreck Beach, Vancouver, Canada: This is one of the longest nude beaches in the world (7.8 km). It is located near the University of British Columbia and its students and faculty have often bathed in the nude here since 1970.
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