8 Best Nude Beaches in the World for First-Time Naturists in 2026

Stepping onto one of the best nudist beaches for the first time feels like opening a door to a new version of yourself — lighter, looser, beautifully unbothered.
No judgement, no performance, no expectations… just sun on your skin and the quiet thrill of finally letting yourself be.

If you’re dreaming about your first naturist trip, here are the best nudist beaches around the world — each one safe, friendly, and perfect for beginners.
And yes… I’ll help you find the best places to stay nearby so you can slip effortlessly into your first carefree, clothes-free escape.

Soft, liberating, and easier than you think.

1. Es Trenc, Mallorca (Spain)

Soft white sand, turquoise water, and a long stretch where nudists blend naturally with everyone else.
Perfect for beginners who want a no-pressure atmosphere.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

Naturism is completely normal here
Wide beach → plenty of space
Beautiful shallow water

🏨 Where to stay near Es Trenc:

Colonia Sant Jordi hotels
Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa – Adults Only (+18)
Hotel Sa Punta – Adults Only

🌴 Es Trenc, Mallorca — What to Do

When you’re not melting into Es Trenc’s white sand, the island wraps you in soft adventures — hidden coves, slow boat trips, salt flats glowing pink at sunset… Mallorca always gives you something beautiful to wander into.

2. Valalta, Rovinj (Croatia)

One of Europe’s most beautiful naturist zones — crystal coves, pine forests, warm Adriatic nights.
Croatia is a naturist paradise, and Valalta is the gentle introduction everyone loves.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

Full naturist resort → always body-positive
Private coves, quiet corners
Europe’s safest FKK scene

🏨 Where to stay

🌿 Valalta & Rovinj — What to Do

Between your nude swims in Valalta’s quiet coves, Istra tempts you with forest paths, old-town stone streets, boat rides around Rovinj’s islands, and Adriatic sunsets that stay on your skin long after the day ends.

3. Little Beach, Maui (Hawaii)

A sunset drum circle, palms swaying, people dancing freely…
Little Beach feels like freedom woven into the air.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

A warm, accepting community
Gorgeous sunsets
Zero judgement energy

🏨 Where to stay in Maui

🌺 Little Beach, Maui — What to Do

After the warm freedom of Little Beach, Maui invites you into its wild softness — waterfalls hidden in green, volcanic landscapes, slow coastal drives, and experiences that feel almost tropical and otherworldly.

4. Red Beach, Crete (Greece)

A hidden curve of golden sand surrounded by cliffs.
Reaching it takes a short hike — which means the crowd is always relaxed and respectful.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

Secluded, peaceful
Mostly naturist
Clear blue Greek water

🏨 Stay near Red Beach

🏺 Red Beach, Crete — What to Do

When you’re ready to slip away from Red Beach’s golden sand, Crete gives you caves, ancient stories, mountain villages, and sea views that make the whole day feel dreamy and sun-soaked.

5. Praia do Abricó, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Tropical, warm, and full of life — Brazil’s most famous naturist beach is pure joy.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

Guarded, safe, community-led
Friendly naturist culture
Great for solo travellers too

🏨 Where to stay:

🌴 Praia do Abricó, Rio — What to Do

Between your warm, open moments at Abricó, Rio surrounds you with rhythm, color, viewpoints, rainforest walks, and iconic sights that feel even more alive after a morning on a nude beach.

6. Wreck Beach, Vancouver (Canada)

A long, legendary naturist beach at the edge of a forest — peaceful, social, and surprisingly magical.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

Very body-positive
Students, artists, free spirits
Golden sunsets

🏨 Stay near UBC or Kitsilano:

Carey Centre on UBC campus
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – Downtown Vancouver

🌲 Wreck Beach, Vancouver — What to Do

After sinking into Wreck Beach’s soft wildness, Vancouver offers forest trails, ocean views, coastal sunsets, and a quiet West Coast energy that makes every step feel calm and elemental.

7. Paradise Beach, Mykonos (Greece)

If you want a little spark… a little wild… a little “I’m alive in my skin,” this is your beach.

⭐ Why it’s beginner-friendly:

Mixed textile & naturist crowd
Music, cocktails, turquoise water
Fun, playful atmosphere

🏨 Stays:

✨ Paradise Beach, Mykonos — What to Do

When you wander away from Paradise Beach’s playful, sunlit freedom, Mykonos gives you boat trips, hidden bays, whitewashed alleys, and sunsets that turn everything — even your bare skin — into something golden.

8. Cap d’Agde Naturist Village, France

A legendary Mediterranean naturist resort where soft sandy beaches, warm French summers, and an easy, open atmosphere makes it one of the best nudist beaches the world.

⭐ Why beginners love it

A true naturist village — you can live, shop, swim, dine fully nude
A long, golden beach with plenty of calm corners
Strong naturist culture with decades of tradition

Best stays inside the Naturist Village:

🏖️ Cap d’Agde Naturist Village — What to Do

Between your barefoot hours on Cap d’Agde’s long naturist beach, the village invites you into warm Mediterranean moments — sunset walks, seaside cafés, soft shopping streets, and boat trips that drift along the French coast.