25 Best Nude Beaches in the World - Top Skinny Dipping Spots

Best Nude Beaches:

Top Skinny Dipping Spots in the World

Updated: 2023

We have ranked the best skinny dipping spots in (nearly) every country. If you feel like enjoying a skinny dip – some nude beaches might be better than others for your next naked swimming adventure.

Our study compared 100 nude beach spots across the following categories: beach quality, safety, weather, and hotel cost (with seven data points). We then ranked the top 25 nude beaches globally, with the best location per country.

We found the following about the best nude beaches:

Lokrum Island in Croatia (a small uninhabited island) is the best skinny dipping location globally, beating out other great nude beaches across the globe.
The second spot goes to Spiaggia Della Lecciona in Italy, a famous gay nude beach.
Maslin Beach, Australia’s first official nude beach with rugged cliffs and views, takes the third spot.
The Washougal River in Washington State is the top location in the USA, with picnic rocks and flowing streams.
The Praia de Galhet is the best location in Brazil, with white sand beaches and a naturally preserved area.

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Full Data Set: 100 Skinny Dipping Spots

A List of the Best Nude Beaches Around the Globe

Overall Rank (1 = Best)	Country	Swimming Spot	Address	Total Score	'Beach Quality' Rank	'Weather' Rank	'Safety' Rank	'Hotel Cost' Rank
1	Croatia	Lokrum Island	Dubrovnik, Croatia	84.5	2	38	1	21
2	Italy	Spiaggia della Lecciona	55049 Viareggio, Province of Lucca, Italy	79	28	8	10	38
3	Australia	Maslin Beach	Maslin Beach SA 5170, Australia	72.75	6	16	23	64
4	Australia	Wanggoobla Creek	Fraser Island QLD 4581, Australia	71.75	13	17	27	56
5	Italy	Marina di Camerota	Marina di Camerota, 84059 SA, Italy	70.75	29	5	63	20
6	Germany	English Garden	Munich, Germany	68.75	11	82	4	28
7	Portugal	Barreta Island	Faro, Portugal	67.5	56	23	21	30
8	Portugal	Praia de Bela Vista	Costa da Caparica, Portugal	67.25	79	15	20	17
9	Greece	Red Beach	Red Beach, Crete, Greece	66.75	94	3	2	34
10	Greece	Plakias Beach	Plakias Beach, Crete, Greece	65.75	95	4	3	35
11	Australia	Cronan Creek Falls	Mount Barney QLD 4287, Australia	65	33	1	28	78
12	USA	Washougal River	Washougal, WA 98671, United States	65	43	43	12	42
13	Croatia	Punta Križ	Punta Križa, 51554, Croatia	65	18	22	47	53
14	France	Plage de Tahiti	83350, France	64.25	21	29	6	87
15	Brazil	Praia de Galheta	Praia de Galheta, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil	64	48	36	52	8
16	Croatia	Valalta	Cesta za Valaltu-Lim, 52210, Rovinj, Croatia	63.25	55	60	18	14
17	Finland	Pihlajasaari Beach	Helsinki, Finland	62	3	97	16	36
18	Austria	Green Lake	5121, Austria	61.25	24	71	5	55
19	Latvia	Vecaki Beach	Selgas iela 20, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1030, Latvia	61	35	78	39	4
20	Australia	Lady Bay Beach	New South Wales, Australia	60.75	15	12	59	71
21	Croatia	Sovinje Beach	23212, Tkon, Croatia	60.5	1	55	48	54
22	USA	Mazo Beach	101 S Webster St, Madison, WI 53703, United States	60.5	7	63	26	62
23	Spain	Playa Levante	07871 Formentera, Balearic Islands	59.5	65	6	17	74
24	Brazil	Praia do Pinho	State of Santa Catarina, Brazil	59.5	50	58	53	1
25	Denmark	Bellevue Beach	Bellevue Beach, Klampenborg, Denmark	59.5	36	75	19	32
26	Norway	Huk Beach	Oslo Municipality, Norway	59.5	10	91	30	31
27	Australia	Tablelands	Queensland, Australia	59.25	14	2	86	61
28	South Africa	Mpenjati Nature Reserve	889, Palm Beach, Port Edward, 4275, South Africa	59	40	11	98	15
29	Spain	Playa de Bolonia	Playa de Bolonia, 11391, Cádiz	59	57	30	37	40
30	France	Plage des Grottes	83400 Hyères, France	58.5	22	26	89	29
31	USA	Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park	Carp Lake Township, MI 49953, USA	58.25	45	72	7	43
32	South Africa	Otter Trail	Otter Trail, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa	57.75	71	46	43	9
33	USA	Black's Beach	9601 La Jolla Farms Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States	57.75	20	21	34	94
34	Spain	Playa de los Muertos	Playa de los Muertos, Almeria, Spain	57.5	59	9	84	18
35	South Africa	Jonkershoek Tweede Waterval	Jonkershoek Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa	56	25	31	95	25
36	Germany	Ahlbeck Beach	17419 Heringsdorf, Germany	55.75	51	77	22	27
37	Spain	Cala Macarelleta	07750, Balearic Islands	55	66	18	24	72
38	Iceland	Viti Lake	Viti Lake, Askja Caldera, Iceland	54.75	4	100	9	68
39	South Africa	Sardinia Bay	Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha, South Africa	54.25	44	34	99	6
40	Australia	Karijini National Park	Banjima Dr, Karijini WA 6751, Australia	54.25	9	66	51	57
41	China	Banyan Tree Lijiang	Yuerong Road, Shuhe Rd, Gucheng District, Lijiang, Yunnan, China, 674100	54	69	40	15	60
42	New Zealand	Little Palm Beach	Miro Road, Auckland 1081, New Zealand	53.25	17	37	66	67
43	South Africa	Sandy Bay	Sandy Bay, Cape Town, South Africa	53	41	39	96	12
44	India	Arambol Beach	Arambol, Goa 403519, India	52.75	70	52	65	2
45	Portugal	Praia das Adegas	Praia das Adegas - Naturismo, Portugal	52.75	77	33	55	24
46	Spain	Playas de Vera	04621, Almería	52.5	58	27	83	22
47	Guatemala	Semuc Champey	San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala	51.5	85	13	93	3
48	UK	Lady Falls	Pontneddfechan, Glynneath, Neath SA11 5NR, United Kingdom	51.5	23	96	31	44
49	Greece	Agios Ioannis	Gavdos 730 01, Greece	51.25	93	7	44	51
50	USA	Little Beach	Kihei, HI 96753, United States	51	27	14	71	84
51	Spain	Platja Del Torn	43890	50.75	96	10	42	49
52	Finland	Pallasparken	15900 Lahti, Finland	50.25	5	94	74	26
53	Germany	Teufelsee	Teufelssee, Germany	48.5	52	74	57	23
54	USA	Hippie Hollow	7000 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, United States	48.5	26	81	33	66
55	Canada	Wreck Beach	SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada	48.5	12	95	36	63
56	Caribbean	Orient Bay	Orient Bay, St. Martin, Caribbean	47.75	39	28	50	92
57	Israel	Neve Midbar Beach	Neve Midbar Beach, Israel	47.25	81	25	32	73
58	France	Leucate Plage	11370 Leucate, France	47.25	87	32	82	10
59	Panama	Playa las Suecas	Saboga, Panama	45.75	80	57	69	11
60	UK	Fishing Cove	Near Godrevy Point, N. Cornwall	45.75	16	87	38	76
61	USA	Strawberry Hot Springs	44200 Co Rd 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, United States	44.75	8	68	56	89
62	Thailand	Mai Khao Beach	Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110	44.75	72	69	61	19
63	Italy	Spiaggia di Guvano	Vernazza, SP, Italy	44.5	75	44	58	45
64	UK	Linhope Spout Waterfall	Ingram, Alnwick NE66 4LZ, United Kingdom	44	38	98	41	47
65	Greece	Stavros	Zakynthos 291 00, Greece	43.75	99	24	54	48
66	Australia	Cedar Creek Falls	Cedar Creek QLD 4800, Australia	43	31	19	85	93
67	France	Mont Rose Beach	13008 Marseille, France	42.5	86	41	90	13
68	Caribbean	Plage de Saline	Plage de Saline, St. Barts, Caribbean	42.5	37	45	49	99
69	Thailand	Leela Beach	Tambon Ban Tai, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280, Thailand	42.5	84	79	62	5
70	Turkey	Patara Beach	Gelemiş, 07976 Kaş/Antalya, Turkey	42.25	92	48	14	77
71	UK	Blackmoss Pot	Keswick CA12 5XQ, United Kingdom	42.25	19	80	91	41
72	USA	Haulover Beach	10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154, United States	42	47	42	73	70
73	Ukraine	Plyazh "Chkalovsʹkyy"	Пляж, Odesa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine, 65000	42	76	56	67	33
74	USA	The Bagby Hot Springs	Oregon, United States	41	42	85	72	37
75	Brazil	Olho de Boi	State of Rio de Janeiro, 28950-000, Brazil	40.75	83	47	100	7
76	Mexico	Ik Kil Cenote	Yucatan, Mexico	40.5	63	64	13	98
77	Germany	Buhne 16	Sylt, Germany	40.25	49	92	46	52
78	Japan	Hakone Hot Springs	1283-97 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan	39	90	61	11	82
79	Bali	Ayung River	East Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia	38.5	88	49	70	39
80	Hong Kong	Kau Ling Chung Beach	Lantau South Country Park, Kau Ling Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong	38.5	82	59	8	97
81	France	Cap d'Agde beach	12 Bd des Matelots, 34300 Agde, France	38.25	97	53	81	16
82	Greece	Paradise Beach	Paradise Beach (Καλαμοπόδι, Mikonos 846 00, Greece	37.25	98	20	45	88
83	UK	Brighton Beach	4 Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1ET, United Kingdom	37.25	61	90	35	65
84	UK	Fairy Pools	Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye IV47 8TA, United Kingdom	37	54	99	40	59
85	Fiji	Turtle Island	Turtle Island, Nanuya Levu, Fiji	36.25	53	51	60	91
86	Mexico	Playa Zipolite	Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico	35.75	78	50	29	100
87	Canada	Rock Point	215 Niece Rd, Dunnville, ON N1A 2X5, Canada	33	34	86	79	69
88	USA	Frenchman's Hole	Sunday River Rd, Newry, ME 04261, United States	32.25	67	93	25	86
89	Canada	Suable Beach	Sauble Beachl, Ontario, Canada	31.75	32	83	78	80
90	Canada	The Bruce Peninsula Grotto	Bruce Trail, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0, Canada	31.5	30	88	77	79
91	Brazil	Praia Massarandupió	Subaúma, Entre Rios - State of Bahia, Brazil	31.25	60	35	97	83
92	India	Radha Nagar	Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India	31	100	62	64	50
93	USA	Gunnison Beach	Atlantic Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, United States	30	73	54	68	85
94	Canada	Hanlan's Point Beach	Lakeshore Ave, Toronto, ON M5J 2W2, Canada	26.75	91	76	80	46
95	USA	Baker Beach	San Francisco, CA, United States	25.75	68	67	87	75
96	Mexico	Riviera Maya	Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico	25	64	65	75	96
97	Canada	Lake Simcoe	Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada	24.25	62	84	76	81
98	USA	Yosemite National Park	Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA	23.5	46	73	92	95
99	Sweden	Pålsjöbaden	Drottninggatan 151, 254 33 Helsingborg, Sweden	22.75	74	89	88	58
100	Maldives	Lankanfushi Island	Lankanfushi, Maldives	14.25	89	70	94	90

Top 25 Skinny Dipping Spots in The World

Best Nude Beaches: Where to Strip Down and Jump In!

1. Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik, Croatia

If you’re spending time in Dubrovnik, then Lokrum Island is a great place to go (only a 10-minute ferry ride away). This small island is uninhabited, giving refuge and an excellent place for a skinny dip.

Here you can enjoy impeccable scenery, national parks, and clear waters. The island consists mainly of rocks, so be careful with the bits of stone. This island also has a natural salty lake, which can be enjoyed like a jacuzzi to relax.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 84.5
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 25°C. 77°F.
Pollution Index: 10.92
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 84.69
Hotel Cost Per Night: $98

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2. Spiaggia della Lecciona, Tuscany, Italy

In Torre del Lago, you can find a beach known as ‘La Lecciona,’ the point of reference for Italian gay beaches. This is a sand beach where you can be naked, enjoy the sun, and swim in the waves of the Ligurian Sea.

It is probably the last free beach in the region – no deckchairs or umbrellas. It has been a famous gay beach since the 70s and is also a popular meeting place for nudist families who can sunbathe in total freedom.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 72.75
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 25°C. 77°F.
Pollution Index: 18.29
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 71.29
Hotel Cost Per Night: $185

3. Maslin Beach, Adelaide, Australia

Just 40 minutes south of Adelaide CBD, you can find Australia’s first official nude beach is 3km long and signposted for those who prefer to swim with their clothes on. There are rugged cliffs with a breathtaking view. It has been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.

Maslin Beach offers much more than a chance to skinny dip off the Australian coast. It is also home to the annual Nude Olympics, complete with a “Best Bum” competition.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 72.75
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 25°C. 77°F.
Pollution Index: 18.29
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 71.29
Hotel Cost Per Night: $185

4. English Garden, Munich, Germany

The Germans fully embrace swimming in the nude, and you’ll find one of the best spots to swim as the locals do is a public garden in the center of Munich. English Garden is a beautiful 18th-century park on the shores of the Isar river and a popular location for a lunchtime swim.

At English Garden, don’t miss a chance to strip down and plunge into the Eisbach, or Ice River, with the locals.

The German FKK (Free Body Culture movement) means Germany has very lax laws regarding public nudity. Here people from all walks of life opt for the natural life, shedding suits, jeans, and dresses for the perfect all-over tan.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 68.75
Air Temperature: 24°C. 75.2°F.
Water Temperature: 19°C. 66.2°F.
Pollution Index: 24.96
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 82.61
Hotel Cost Per Night: $110

5. Barreta Island, Faro, Portugal

Barreta Island in the Ria Formosa National Park, just off the coast of Faro (about 30 minutes away). It is a sandbar island and the least developed of the three islands surrounding the Ria Formosa national park.

In Portuguese, it is called the Ilha Deserta (Deserted Island), which lives up to its name. Here there are no inhabitants, and the only structure you will find is a restaurant at the end of the island.

It is 7km (5 miles) long and only 600 meters wide at its widest point. One side of the Ria Formosa lagoon with a maze of channels and wildlife like flamingos. The other side is a vast blue ocean of Cabo de Santa Maria.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 67.5
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 21°C. 69.8°F.
Pollution Index: 24.5
Blue Flag Status: Yes
Safety Index: 71.52
Hotel Cost Per Night: $112

6. Red Beach, Crete, Greece

Greece has countless idyllic islands that beg visitors to soak up the Mediterranean sun. If you’re hoping to avoid tan lines on your Grecian getaway, head to the hidden sands of Red Beach.

Located in southern Crete and about 25 minutes away from Matala, Red Beach is hidden behind a rocky hill and a fence. You can find rocky hills and high cliffs that offer an isolated escape for skinny dipping in the Aegean Sea.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 66.75
Air Temperature: 30°C. 86°F.
Water Temperature: 26.3°C. 79.34°F.
Pollution Index: 40.47
Blue Flag Status: Yes
Safety Index: 82.74
Hotel Cost Per Night: $118

7. Washougal River, Washington State, USA

If you’re in Portland and want to escape the summer heat, the Washougal River is a great place to perch and picnic on the rocks while swimming amidst fast and flowing streams.

You can jump off the bridge to explore rocky outcrops and the river’s edge. It’s a great nature spot where you can surround yourself with epic mountain ranges.

There are lots of swimming options available along this river. During the summer months, you will find many cars parked alongside the scenic Washougal River Road. You can find a map of the river here.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 65
Air Temperature: 28°C. 82.4°F.
Water Temperature: 24°C. 75.2°F.
Pollution Index: 40.47
Safety Index: 75.8
Hotel Cost Per Night: $147

8. Plage de Tahiti, St Tropez, France

St Tropez has a reputation as the summer hangout of France’s glitterati. However, it is also known for having a more naturist side – which you can enjoy from the Plage de Tahiti. An “unofficial nudist beach” like many others along the Riviera.

In the opening scene of the 1956 film And God Created Woman, Brigitte Bardot lounge naked on this French Riviera beach, which pretty much sets the tone for what travelers can expect.

This is a postcard-Esque landscape, where you can find super soft sand and gentle turquoise waves. There are several bars and umbrellas for shade, making it popular among celebrities and the general public.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 64.25
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 23.8°C. 74.84°F.
Pollution Index: 35.34
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 78.92
Hotel Cost Per Night: $355

9. Praia de Galheta, Santa Catarina, Brazil

About 12 miles south of Florianopolis in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, this white sand beach attracts die-hard naturists and the nude-curious alike. It’s OK to turn up for a skinny dip even if you don’t want to spend all day getting your pale bits burned.

Praia de Galheta is a naturally preserved area, with no restaurants or other buildings nearby, so bring lunch. There’s also an archaeological site, and the surf is good. The Association of the Friends of Galheta lobbies and looks out for the interests of nature and naturism on the beach.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 64
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 23.8°C. 73.4°F.
Pollution Index: 20.44
Blue Flag Status: Yes
Safety Index: 60.85
Hotel Cost Per Night: $62

10. Pihlajasaari Beach, Helsinki, Finland

Pihlajasaari (Rönnskär in Swedish) is an island in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. There are two separate islands connected with a bridge. On one of the islands, you can find a unisex nudist beach. Here it is almost entirely bare cliffs with very little sand.

After diving naked into one of Helsinki’s ice-cold lakes, you’ll be wide awake. In Finland, ice-hole swimming is considered a healthy practice, said to improve circulation, boost your immune system and give you a burst of energy. So head to Helsinki to try it for yourself at one of the local saunas.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 62
Air Temperature: 21°C. 69.8°F.
Water Temperature: 16.1°C. 60.98°F.
Pollution Index: 13.23
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 73.97
Hotel Cost Per Night: $118

11. Green Lake, Styria, Austria

Surrounded by lush forests and snow-capped mountains, Green Lake is best visited in spring or summer when the water level is at its highest.

Each year as the snow melts, the lake expands to cover much of the surrounding park. The submerged alpine grasses and meadow give the lake its distinctive color. You can even spot park benches and footpaths beneath the surface, thanks to the crystal-clear waters. But be warned: the temperatures can be pretty chilly even in summer.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 61.25
Air Temperature: 25°C. 77°F.
Water Temperature: 18°C. 64.4°F.
Pollution Index: 21.84
Safety Index: 79.8

12. Vecaki Beach, Riga, Latvia

You may not know that Latvia has a coast with over 300 miles of pure, uninterrupted Baltic beach. Just north of Latvia’s capital of Riga is the country’s most extensive naturist beach, Vecaki Beach.

The nude-friendly portion of the shoreline spans from Vecāķi to Kalngale. It is also popular among locals as a beach volleyball spot. That’s right: Naked Latvians playing beach volleyball. We’ll leave it at that.

The beach is about a 10-minute walk from Vecaki railway station, about 20 minutes away from Riga’s central station.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 61
Air Temperature: 24°C. 75.2°F.
Water Temperature: 20.5°C. 68.9°F.
Pollution Index: 37.77
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 61.62
Hotel Cost Per Night: $53

13. Bellevue Beach, Klampenborg, Denmark

Bellevue Beach is the antithesis of a nude beach full of uninhibited retirees during the summer months. Instead, it’s a hotspot for younger, rowdier Danes from nearby towns looking to party. It’s where you can find the naked and free-spirited.

One half of the beach is strictly topless-optional, while the other welcomes fully nude revelers. So it should be immediately clear which one’s the fun half – both!

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 59.5
Air Temperature: 23°C. 73.4°F.
Water Temperature: 20.5°C. 68.9°F.
Pollution Index: 10.84
Blue Flag Status: Yes
Safety Index: 73.05
Hotel Cost Per Night: $116

14. Huk Beach, Oslo, Norway

The small but pretty Huk Beach sits near the end of the Bygdøy peninsula is, just to the west of Norway’s capital, Oslo. It’s known as one of the most popular beaches within a short distance of the city (only 5km away).

It’s backed by parkland and divided into two beaches with a small inlet separating them. The eastern beach is a little more extensive, and the smaller beach to the west is the naturist beach. Both have grassy areas with plenty of trees.

The water is shallow, which keeps it warmer – so you don’t have to worry about freezing if you have a naked swim. There is a diving platform on the western end of the beach, and the beach also has a volleyball court.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 59.5
Air Temperature: 23°C. 73.4°F.
Water Temperature: 18.5°C. 65.3°F.
Pollution Index: 23.96
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 65.14
Hotel Cost Per Night: $116

15. Playa Levante, Formentera, Spain

Formentera boasts some of the Mediterranean’s finest beaches. However, there’s no need to pussyfoot around at Playa de Levante. Nudity is the norm, and you’ll likely draw more looks if you cover up than if you let it all hang out.

Playa Levante is a sandy enclave backed by trees and features sheltered dunes. It’s the longest beach in Formentera and is on the east side of the peninsula of Es Trucadors. If you want to try snorkeling, head to Playa Es Calo in its crystal-clear bay.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 59.5
Air Temperature: 30°C. 86°F.
Water Temperature: 26.5°C. 79.7°F.
Pollution Index: 45.15
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 73.92
Hotel Cost Per Night: $212

16. Mpenjati Nature Reserve, Port Edward, South Africa

Mpenjati Beach is part of the Mpenjati Nature Reserve south of Durban on the Hibiscus Coast. The location is South Africa’s only official nude beach. Furthermore, it is perhaps the only legal clothing-not-obligatory strand on the entire African continent.

Mpenjati Beach is found just outside the town of Margate and is a 250 meter stretch of beach that falls under the Mpenjati Nature Reserve at Trafalgar.

The beautiful reserve is found around the Mpenjati River Lagoon and extends 500m seawards, protecting unique fossils. It consists of interconnecting riverine and floodplain marsh habitats, coastal forests, grasslands, and river estuary.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 59
Air Temperature: 27°C. 80.6°F.
Water Temperature: 21.8°C. 71.24°F.
Pollution Index: 38.12
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 23.88
Hotel Cost Per Night: $91

17. Viti Lake, Askja Caldera, Iceland

In a land littered with volcanic wonders, Viti is a gem. Isolated in Iceland’s remote Central Highlands, this geothermal crater lake is in the Askja Caldera, a hard place to reach. So you’ll need excellent off-road driving skills and nerves of steel. But it’s worth the effort.

Viti Lake has a water temperature of 25°C, making it a popular location for travelers who want to enjoy a swim while surrounded by nature. It’s an ideal spot to soak in soothing geothermal waters. Bathing suits are strictly optional.

The Askja region was created at the end of the last Ice Age when a magma chamber collapsed beneath the Dyngjufjöll mountains. Falling in upon itself, the Askja region became a 50 square kilometer caldera within the Icelandic Highlands. The area features fantastic scenery, mini-craters, and lakes.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 54.75
Air Temperature: 10°C. 50°F.
Water Temperature: 10°C. 50°F.
Pollution Index: 15.18
Safety Index: 77.72
Hotel Cost Per Night: $199

18. Banyan Tree Lijiang, Yunnan, China

The Banyan Tree Lijiang Resort is a spa resort located in the ancient city of Lijiang. It is located at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is 2,400 meters above sea level.

The resort features high tiled walls, which allow you to undress with confidence in the pool villas. The heated pools are best enjoyed outside of May to August when seasonal fields of rhododendrons reach full bloom. In addition, you can enjoy the view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and a Himalayan panorama.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 54
Air Temperature: 27°C. 80.6°F.
Water Temperature: 26°C. 78.8°F.
Pollution Index: 48.6
Safety Index: 74.04
Hotel Cost Per Night: $160

19. Little Palm Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Little Palm Beach is found on Waiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland and only a short ferry ride away (45 minutes). It’s a small island, but it isn’t lacking when it comes to skinny dipping.

Little Palm Beach is found on the island’s northern side and separated from central Palm Beach by a tiny rocky outcrop that acts as an excellent natural screen.

Waiheke is an ideal place for a weekend getaway or a base for overseas travelers to enjoy the beaches and explore Auckland. The island is known for its vineyards and produces some excellent wines. Not to mention the exceptional cuisine that you can find here. In addition, you can find many small galleries, walking trails, and more.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 53.25
Air Temperature: 24°C. 75.2°F.
Water Temperature: 15.8°C. 60.44°F.
Pollution Index: 29.33
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 54.28
Hotel Cost Per Night: $197

20. Arambol Beach, Goa, India

Considered one of the most beautiful beaches of Goa, Arambol beach is 55km from Panaji, popular with tourists, and stretches 2.5 km. The beach divides into two – Arambol and Harmal. Harmal is the more popular one due to its surrounding cliffs. Arambol is less commercialised.

The jungle valley near the beach is another popular attraction. This valley is home to several wildlife species, and the pool in the valley is said to have therapeutic properties. Popular activities include paragliding, water sports, and dolphin spotting.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 52.75
Air Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Water Temperature: 28°C. 82.4°F.
Pollution Index: 49.31
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 55.17
Hotel Cost Per Night: $25.48

21. Semuc Champey, Lanquín, Guatemala

Tucked away in the densely forested mountains of Alta Verapaz, the Natural Monument of Sumec Champey has a reputation as being one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala. Lanquin, found in the heart of Guatemala, is 65 kilometers from Coban serves as a base to visit Semuc Champey and its caves.

The isolated Semuc Champey is a Holy Grail amongst backpackers in South America, an idyllic limestone paradise that is one of the world’s hidden gems despite grueling hours of off-road forging it takes to get there.

Located in the middle of the Guatemalan jungle, this stunning chain of turquoise stepped pools, enticing caves, and natural limestone bridge offer endless swimming opportunities. An extensive cave network is also complete with underground waterfalls and breathtaking views.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 51.5
Air Temperature: 24°C. 75.2°F.
Water Temperature: 30.1°C. 86.18°F.
Pollution Index: 72.38
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 37.23
Hotel Cost Per Night: $45

22. Lady Falls, Neath, United Kingdom

Lady Falls is a 7-meter high waterfall in the river Afon Pyrddin in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. It’s popular with visitors as easily accessible from the village trailhead in Pontneddfechan. From here, it’s a 30-minute walk along the riverside to the waterfall. You will eventually come to a wooden bridge that you can cross, leading you to the falls.

Be warned that swimming here can be dangerous. Do not jump off the top of the falls as people have been seriously injured here. Also, wear good shoes as the hike to the falls can be muddy, but it is very accessible.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 51.5
Air Temperature: 20°C. 68°F.
Water Temperature: 12.3°C. 54.14°F.
Pollution Index: 21.21
Blue Flag Status: N/A
Safety Index: 64.52
Hotel Cost Per Night: $148.78

23. Wreck Beach, Vancouver, Canada

Wreck Beach is the largest naturist beach in North America at 7.8 kilometers long. Found at the edge of the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, it’s where you will find many Vancouverites sunbathing naked. The beach is a series of sandy strands, pebble flats, and rocky outcrops wrapped around the end of Point Grey.

The beach is located right at the edge of UBC. There is a short (but very steep) walk down from the Museum of Anthropology. Unfortunately, this is a seriously steep walk down.

Surrounding Wreck Beach, you can find green space studded by rose gardens, Japanese rock gardens, botanic gardens, canopy walks, regional parkland, and hiking trails.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 48.5
Air Temperature: 20°C. 68°F.
Water Temperature: 12.4°C. 54.32°F.
Pollution Index: 25.17
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 63.01
Hotel Cost Per Night: $177

24. Orient Bay, St. Martin, Caribbean

Orient Bay is on the east coast of St Martin, on the French side. Here you can find a broad sweep of yellow sand. Often referred to as the ‘St Tropez of the Caribbean,’ it is one of the biggest and most popular beaches. The nudist area is at the westernmost end of Orient Bay Beach.

You’ll find savory Caribbean dishes and fruity cocktails at any beach restaurant if you’re hungry. There is also a broad mix of water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, sailing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. There are also beach volleyball and tennis courts.

And if you’re seeking some solitude, you can take a trip to the nearby island of Green Cay, a tiny secluded island known for its snorkeling.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 47.75
Air Temperature: 28°C. 82.4°F.
Water Temperature: 29°C. 84.2°F.
Blue Flag Status: No
Hotel Cost Per Night: $392

25. Neve Midbar Beach, Dead Sea, Israel

If you thought that the Middle East wasn’t a place to find nudist beaches, you didn’t factor in Israel. However, Neve Midbar Beach may be the only place in the Middle East where public nudity is lawful.

Set at the northern end of the Dead Sea, Neve Midbar is a small, private resort with a section of the shoreline set aside for bare beachgoers. Here you can get your nudey on, float in the salty water, and lather yourself in the black cleansing mud that the region’s famous for.

Skinny Dipping Index Score: 47.25
Air Temperature: 30°C. 86°F.
Water Temperature: 29.3°C. 84.74°F.
Pollution Index: 64.8
Blue Flag Status: No
Safety Index: 63.68
Hotel Cost Per Night: $211

Methodology

In order to determine the best nude beaches for skinny dipping, MyDatingAdviser.com compared 100 of the most popular skinny dipping locations across four key dimensions: 1) Beach Quality, 2) Weather, 3) Safety and 4) Hotel Cost.

We evaluated each of those dimensions using 7 relevant metrics of skinny-dipping friendliness. These are listed below with their corresponding weights. The metrics were combined to create a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for skinny dipping.

The ranking of the top 25 locations features the best nude beach for each country by analyzing the list of 100 locations. Please note, only the best swimming spot for each country was included to create a representative ranking on a global scale.

We determined each location’s weighted average across all metrics to calculate its overall score and used the resulting scores to rank-order our sample. In determining our sample, we considered the most famous skinny dipping locations and the best nude beaches in the world. In all locations, public nudity is legal.

Beach Quality – Total Points: 25

Pollution Level: Full Weight (~15 Points) Note: The pollution index is an estimation of the overall pollution in the city based on surveys from Numbeo. The biggest weight is given to air pollution, than to water pollution/accessibility, two main pollution factors. Small weight is given to other pollution types.
Blue Flag Status: Full Weight (~10 Points) Note: This indicates if the swimming spot is a Blog Flag Beach. The award is a guarantee to visitors that the beach is free from litter, has excellent facilities, and has a high standard of water quality.

Weather – Total Points: 25

Climate Likeability: Full Weight (~8.3 Points) Note: This metric measures the climate likeability of a given city using Weather Underground data. An ideal climate is defined as having moderate temperatures, low humidity, and no major weather conditions.
Air Temperature: Full Weight (~8.3 Points) Note: This metric measures the average temperature for the months of June, July, and August. The ideal temperature being close to 28°C, which is ideal for swimming.
Water Temperature: Full Weight (~8.3 Points) Note: This metric measures the average water temperature for the months of June, July, and August. The ideal water temperature being close to 27°C, which is warm enough to jump in without any clothes.

Safety – Total Points: 25

Safety Level: Full Weight (~25 Points) Note: If the city has a high safety index, it is considered very safe.

Hotel Cost – Total Points: 25

Hotel Cost: Full Weight (~25 Points) Note: This is the average booked nightly rate plus cleaning fees for Airbnb properties booked over the last year.

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