Seven “off the beaten track” best nudist beaches in Europe

What was once scowled upon by the modest mainstream has been steadily growing in popularity. With the ever-growing prevalence of nude beaches, even local authorities across Europe are turning a blind eye. So engrained in popular culture have nudist beaches become that ‘top tens’ and ‘favourite fives’ are now regular features in the travel writing press.

The popularity of nudist beaches is obviously seeping into America, with the likes of The Huffington Post publishing features on the ‘Seven Most Secret Nude Beaches in Europe‘. Interestingly, all seven of the beaches are situated in countries where Vintage Travel have villas. Let’s take a look at some of the best nudist beaches in Europe…

Adegas Beach, Odeceixe, Portugal

Adegas Beach is one of Portugal’s seven official nudist beaches. Tucked conveniently out of sight down a winding wooden stairway, this hidden beach is not far from the town of Odeceixe on the border of the Algarve and the Alentejo.

Red Beach, Crete

Referred to by The Huffington Post as being a “little heaven”, Crete’s Red Beach demands a bumpy walk to reach. Being located ‘off the beaten track’, the people on Red Beach are serious nudists. Although with a coffee shop on the beach, its remote location hasn’t stopped the entrepreneurs from cashing in.

CHM Montalivet naturist campsite, Vendays-Montalivet, France

Being the birthplace of the French naturist movement in 1950, the history of nude beaches in France started here. Set in Medoc in the Gironde region on the Atlantic coast, this family naturist resort is hidden within a veil of dense pine forests.

Kordovan Beach, Croatia

Even CNN have cotton on to this one. Cited by CNN as “one of the best nudist destinations in the world,” Kordovan Beach is snuggled on the island of Jerolim and remains relatively unbeknown to locals. Buried within a web of fragrant pine trees, Kordovan Beach enables nudists to relax away from the prying eyes of ‘non-nudists’.

Playa de los Muertos, Almeria, Spain

According to Unique Almeria, locals are “regretting sharing this secret”. Laying at the bottom of a arduous track, nudists have the luxury of solitary at Playa de los Muertos in Almeria. Asides being home to a sensational sunset, the beach provides a fantastic spot for snorkelling.

Spiaggia di Guvano, Cinque Terre, Italy

Escape the saturated tourist trail by getting naked at this secret gem. As The Huffington Post points out  finding Spiaggia di Guvano takes patience and commitment and includes walkers entering into a dark tunnel without any lights – certainly sounds like an adventure!

Wild Pear Beach, Devon, England

Even the British are embarking on the popularity of natural beaches with Wild Pear Beach in Devon being a corker. Discovering the liberating delights of this Devon beach takes some doing. A 30-minute “steep scramble” from the town of Combe Martin will take you to Wild Pear Beach and all its assets.