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Best nudist beaches in Europe

Fancy sunbathing without your swimwear? Here’s our round-up of the best nudist beaches in Europe.
There are plenty of places to go clothes-free on a beach in Europe, including the Balearics, the Canaries and Greece. To help you decide where to go, we’ve picked out the top spots for sunbathing without a stitch. The line-up includes a long stretch of sand in Majorca, a secluded beach in Crete and an LGBTQIA+ friendly spot backed by sand dunes in Gran Canaria. Ready to find out more? Read on for all the details…

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Es Cavallet, Ibiza

We’re kicking things off on the White Isle, on a sandy beach a 10-minute drive from Ibiza Town. Es Cavallet is one of the island’s best-looking beaches and you don’t just need to take our word for it – it’s pitched in the Las Salinas Natural Park with a backdrop of sand dunes, salt flats and pine forests. Sounds dreamy, right? You’re free to kick off your swimwear anywhere you fancy, but most nudists tend to stick around the centre point. You’ll want to head to the south end of the sand if you like your nudist beach to also come with a rainbow flag, though – it’s home to a gay-friendly beach club that draws in a big LGBTQIA+ crowd with and without their clothes.

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Es Cavallet beach.

Platja de Llevant, Formentera

We’re hopping over to Ibiza’s neighbour for our next entry. Formentera is around a 30-minute ferry ride from Ibiza Town’s port and most beaches here come with a nudist-friendly tag. Our top pick? Platja de Llevant. Like most of the island’s stretches of sand, this beach looks like it’s been picked up from the Caribbean coast and dropped in the Balearics – the water is crystal clear, and the sand is seriously soft. You won’t find any bars or loungers along this stretch – which is all part of its charm – so remember to pack everything you need before heading here. Nobody wants to be caught out without suncream while soaking up the sun in the nude, right?

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Platja de Llevant beach.

Es Trenc, Majorca

Sticking with the Balearics, our next entry takes us to the biggest island of the bunch, Majorca. Nudists have a few beaches to pick from here, but Es Trenc – on the island’s south coast – tends to see the most footprints from naturists. And, if you ask us, it’s easy to see why. There are more than two kilometres of sand to lay your towel on here, and there’s everything you need for a hassle-free day on the sand. You can rent loungers and parasols for a few Euros, and there’s a couple of beach bars on hand for cocktails. You’re free to say ‘so long’ to your swimmers on any section of the beach, but most nudists stick around the middle point, close to Ses Covetes.

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Es Trenc beach.

Red Beach, Crete

Right, over to Greece next. And, more specifically, the country’s biggest island, Crete. Red Beach is the place to head if you fancy soaking up the sun somewhere a little more secluded. The beach is tucked away below a hillside close to the small coastal town of Matala, and it sees a lot fewer tourists than the big players on the island’s beach scene. You won’t find any facilities on this stretch, so it’s worth making sure you’ve got everything you need for an au naturel day on the beach. We’re talking water, sunnies and suncream. You’ll want to make sure you’ve got a pair of comfy trainers to get down to the sand, too.

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Red Beach.

Maspalomas Beach, Gran Canaria

The Canary Islands’ entry comes from Maspalomas Beach in Gran Canaria. All nudist – and non-nudist – sunbathers are welcome here, and it’s super popular with the LGBTQIA+ crowd. Like most beaches on this list, the main nudist area is in the centre of the beach, just in front of the sand dunes. If you’re new to nudist bathing or want to sunbathe somewhere a little quieter, the areas between the huge sand dunes are a great choice. There are a few beach bars dotted along the beach, and alongside the sand, you’ve got a collection of bars and restaurants on hand for food and drinks once you’ve topped up your tan.

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Maspalomas beach, with a lighthouse in the background.
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Author: Karl Taylor

Last updated: 21.03.2025

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