Naturist beaches

Official and tolerated, sorted by country. The number is the overall score out of 5. 6 listings.

Status can change: municipal rules and bathing seasons vary every year. Check the signs on site.

France

• 4/5

  Montalivet, plage naturiste (CHM)

  France, Gironde, Médocofficialwhite sand with dunes, ocean with strong currents

  Who it's for: Families and anyone wanting 'normal' naturism with a town behind them.

Germany

• 3.5/5

  Sylt, Buhne 16 (Kampen)

  Germany, Sylt, Schleswig-Holsteinofficialvery fine white sand, North Sea

  Who it's for: Anyone wanting to live the Sylt legend and not afraid of company.

Italy

• 3.5/5

  Lido di Dante, spiaggia naturista (Bassona)

  Italy, Emilia-Romagnaofficialfine sand with dunes, shallow water

  Who it's for: Families and beginners wanting an official beach with a lifeguard, close to the Riviera.

• 3.5/5

  Capocotta, Oasi Naturista (Roma)

  Italy, Lazioofficialsand with dunes and Mediterranean scrub

  Who it's for: Anyone in Rome wanting a naturist day within driving distance.

• 3/5

  Guvano (Corniglia)

  Italy, Liguria, Cinque Terreunofficialpebbles, deep water immediately

  Who it's for: Experienced swimmers and kayakers, in a group, with a calm sea.

Spain

• 3.5/5

  Maspalomas, zona naturista (chioschi 3-7)

  Spain, Gran Canaria, Canary Islandstoleratedgolden sand, sometimes strong waves

  Who it's for: Couples and singles wanting winter sun; anyone comfortable among crowds.