Nude Beaches...a few of my favorites
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I must confess this was a heart rending and gut wrenching experience eliminating many on my list so I just decided to write them down on small pieces of paper and throw them up in the air and pick up a hand full and start with these select few... Maybe I'll go back to the beaches with you later as there are just too many to have to choose.
Surprisingly (or not surprisingly if you know me) quite a few ended up being clothing optional... so I'm going to give you a quick lesson in textile free beach etiquette! Nude beaches are for enjoying the sun and the sea without clothes... nothing is more annoying than a clothed gawker who shows up just to stare and binoculars and cameras will not endear you to beach goers. If you want to take any photos make sure you have permission (but don't be a douche and post photos of anyone except yourself on the internet unless you have permission) Don't confuse being undressed as an excuse to engage in any sexual behavior in public... it's not only against the law but it's the reason that some clothing optional beaches have lost their freely clothing optional status... and as always with any beach pack up any garbage you have created and take it with you when you leave... and finally clothing optional means that swim attire is optional so like all the good things in life the choice is yours...
Koloumbo Beach--- Santorini Greece
Koloumbo Beach is beautiful with black volcanic sand on Santorini's northeast coast near the village of Oia (which is also spelled Ia)... if you don't have a car or moped there is a bus from Oia to Baxedes Beach that is very near. After you have passed Baxedes there are some white buildings on the left and soon you will see the parking for Koloumbo Beach and you follow paths down the cliff to the beach.
Playa del Meutro--- Sitges Spain
Playa del Muetro are two pebbly coves that are located not far south of central Siges... getting there is relatively strenuous so take plenty of water and provisions. Sometimes there is a vendor selling water and snacks but not always. To find it look for the Hotel Terramar... there is a trail at the end of the Atlantida parking lot that becomes a cliff path taking about ten minutes to the first cove and the second cove is just ahead. There is public transportation to the Hotel Terramar or it's about 15 minute walk from town.
Buchans Point Beach--- Cairns Australia
Buchans Point Beach is north of Cairns with is the major town in Far Northern Queensland; Buchans Point separates Ellis Beach from Palm Cove. From Cairns go north on Captain Cook Highway and watch for the turnoff to Palm Cove but don't turn just continue to the next beach parking lot on the coast side of the highway go to the beach by walking south (to the right when facing the ocean) If you don't have a car there is a Cairns bus to Palm Cove and it's about a half hour walk.
Praia Mole Santa Catarina Island--- Brazil
The island is off the coast of southern Brazil and the beach is located on the central part of the island's east coast. The streets are narrow and there is a lot of traffic on nice sunny days. To reach the nude part of the beach you have to walk through the textile area until you reach a bar called Bar do Deca (I don't know if it's still there as I have not visited in a while)... continue walking north (left when facing the ocean) and go around the rocks and you will be in the area known as Praia Galheta.
Spiaggia Nido dell' Aquilla--- San Vincenzo Italy
The village of San Vincenzo is on the Ligurian Sea in Tuscany... to find the beach start in the village and go south on Via della Principessa (SP 23) toward Piombino and after about 10-12 minutes look for some houses spaced far apart and look for parking on the street on the house side and you will see some trees and brush with a path leading to the beach.... walk south on the beach (left when facing the water)
Gunnison Beach (Sandy Hook) New Jersey---United States
Gunnison Beach is the most popular nude beach in the mid to northern Atlantic coast partially because of it's official clothing-optional designation but it has amenities such as easy access, lifeguards, food, beverages, showers and bathroom facilities. On a clear day you can lay on the beach or play volleyball with the New York City skyline in the distance. It's super easy to get to by taking the ferry service from Manhattan or you can drive on the Garden State Parkway and exit at 117 and go east on Route 36 until you get to Highlands and turn on to Atlantic Drive and from Parking Lot G you will see the boardwalk leading to the beach. There is an entrance fee that varies from weekday to weekend or you can buy a season pass. If you take the ferry service the fee is included in the price. One of my all time favorite books is "The Beach Book" by Gloria Steinem written in 1963... if you can get your hands on an out of print copy I'm sure you will love it as much as I do.
Thank you for reading about the "makai" toward the sea in Hawaiian...next time I'll be taking you towards the mountains or "makai"
Me ke aloha!
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