The pandemic has brought with it many phenomena. One is that lockdowns, quarantines, and home offices have meant that many people have given up their clothes and developed a completely new body feeling. But a very open approach to the body has always been cultivated in Europe’s eastern countries, especially in summer. It wasn’t just a matter of avoiding bikini lines by bathing naked. Much more, it was about health, the wonderful feeling of enjoying the sun and air everywhere. Moreover, it was to become one with nature when the water nestled around the naked body. Unfortunately, nudist beaches are scarce these days. However, they exist. The German online portal weg.de has compiled the top 10 most beautiful European nudist beaches.

NUDIST BEACHES NO 1: LOKRUM, CROATIA
With its countless small bays, Croatia is an insider tip among naturists. The island of Lokrum is located around 600 meters from the port city of Dubrovnik. In particular, it’s one of the most attractive nudism beaches for undisturbed nude bathing. In just 20 minutes by ferry, bathers can reach the small island with a species-rich forest reserve, a saltwater lake, and countless hidden lagoons. The textile-free paradise is located in the southeast and invites you to sunbathe with its flat rocks. To cool off, holidaymakers jump into the cool water from here.
NO 2: Playa Es Pregons Grans, Mallorca
Anyone who likes a seamless tan will also get their money’s worth on Mallorca. Two kilometers from the coastal town of Colónia de Sant Jordi, it belongs to those nudist beaches which offer pure tranquility. Playa Es Pregons Grans impresses with a 200-meter-long stretch of sand that is 25 meters wide and offers enough space with a view of the crystal-clear water. Dunes overgrown with pine trees and bushes provide numerous retreats on the quiet stretch of beach.
NUDIST BEACHES NO 3: Playa Las Gaviotas, Teneriffa
Away from the crowds of tourists, Playa Las Gaviotas in Tenerife is particularly popular with locals. Slightly isolated from the outside world in the dreamlike scenery of the Anaga Mountains, the beach impresses with black lava sand and idyllic tranquility. Numerous rock plateaus invite sun worshipers in the extreme northeast of the island to relax in an idyllic setting. Framed by cliffs, it’s one of the best-sheltered nudist beaches and a perfect place for sunbathing.
Praia do Homem Nu, Portugal
Here, the nudism beaches name keeps what it promises: Praia do Homem Nu means something like “beach of the naked man”. Nudists have plenty of opportunities to develop freely on a four-and-a-half-kilometer-long white sandy beach. The seaside resort is located at the western end of the island of Tavira in the middle of a protected dune landscape. While holidaymakers work on their seamless tan, they can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the opposite Barra da Fuseta beach and the Ilha da Armona island.
Playa de Güigüi, Gran Canaria
Are you looking for pure tranquility and relaxation? They you will find it at Playa de Güigüi on Gran Canaria. The nudist beaches area is isolated from the tourist hotspots at the foot of the imposing mountain landscape of the island. The natural beach, which is a mixture of dark sand and scree, can be easily reached by water taxi from Puerto de la Aldea or Puerto de las Nieves. Vacationers arriving by car can park in the small town of Tasartico and only need a two-hour walk to get to the sea. After the hike, the well-deserved, uncovered cooling-off awaits.
TOP 5: Hersonissos, Crete
An absolute insider tip is the beach of Hersonissos on Crete. In the windless bathing bay at Cape Sarandaris, both sun lovers and snorkelers get their money’s worth. Between cliffs and sandy, fine pebble beaches, swimmers can enjoy the sun naked or discover the colorful underwater world. From Hersonissos town, nudists can take the main road towards Anissaras to the quiet Cape Sarandaris. One of the highlights of this place is the impressive view of the Bay of Hersonissos.
La Plage des Grottes, FRANCE
The small, quiet island of Ile du Levant off the French Mediterranean coast also belongs to the best nudist beaches. Naturists can relax in untouched nature. Embedded in a small bay, rocks and Mediterranean plants surround that fine sandy beach. Vacationers officially have the opportunity to sunbathe naked and jump naked into the crystal-clear water.
If you want to move around without any clothing when not sunbathing, you can do so on almost the entire island. You can reach the island by boat in one hour from the port city of Hyères.
WEG.DE TOP 8: Es Cavallet, Ibiza
The spacy natural beach Es Cavallet in the southern part of Ibiza promises a relaxed atmosphere. In complete seclusion, nudist holidaymakers can tan without streaks in the middle of sand dunes and pine forests.
Besides, on a clear day, the view from the white sandy beach extends to Ibiza Town and the neighboring island of Formentera. Moreover, those who need refreshment can enjoy the feeling of freedom in the sea or visit the adjacent nudist beach bar for a cool drink.
Capocotta, Italien
In the past, Italy was a place of love and passion. Therefore, another highlight of nudist beaches can you find in the small town of Lido di Ostia, not far from the capital Rome. Capocotta beach is a picturesque nature reserve. It’s located on one of the best-preserved stretches of the dune in the country. Therefore, it promises pure tranquility and relaxation. Fringed by dunes, vacationers can enjoy nudism to the fullest on the wide, natural sandy beach. Since uncovered bathing fun is not allowed on most beaches in Italy, Capocotta is a true insider tip for nudists.
BALTIC SEA, GERMANY
The last tip for the best nudism beaches in Europe is perfect whether you want to enjoy complete freedom and nature. Especially, when you want to go by car or train. Here, you will find ideal nudist conditions on the Baltic Sea. So, undisturbed nude bathing is possible at Schönberger Strand in Schleswig-Holstein California. Moreover, the high dunes serve as a wonderful privacy screen, allowing holidaymakers to spend relaxing hours in untouched nature. On the wide beach, uncovered beachgoers will surely find a quiet spot in the powder-soft sand.
