15 Greatest Places to Skinny Dip

Bathing naked isn’t just for babies.

While the brave might whip off their underwear for an impromptu dip whenever the chance arises, some of us need more reassurance.

1. Jerolim beach, Croatia

Croatia is famed for its FKK (free body culture or “freikörperkultur”) beaches and Jerolim island, the closest of the Pakleni islands to the town of Hvar, is renowned for its unspoilt, rocky shoreline and crystal waters.

It’s popular with naturists (as well as non-naturists), who can be found sunning themselves on the white rocky outcrops.

For more privacy, get away from the main tourist area, hike through the forest and find a secluded cove. You can also explore the island’s coast by boat.

2. Praia de Galheta, Santa Caterina, Brazil

Praia de Galheta, Santa Caterina, This nature reserve has no restaurants or bars, so pack a lunch.

About 20 kilometers south of Florianopolis in the Brazilian state of Santa Caterina, this white sand beach attracts die-hard naturists and the nude-curious alike.

It’s fine to turn up for a skinny-dip even if you don’t want to then spend all day getting your white bits burnt. Praia de Galheta is a naturally preserved area, with no restaurants or other buildings nearby — so take a packed lunch.

There is 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.

20 kilometers south of Florianopolis, north of Praia Mole.

3. The New Naturist Beach at Marinadi Camerota, Campania, Italy

Despite Italy’s showgirl culture, when it comes to nudity the Italians are not quite as free as their French neighbors. Naturist beaches are thin on the ground compared to the Côte d’Azur, but that’s not to say there isn’t a thriving naturist culture.

While Rome’s Capocotta (just south of Ostia) has been a haven for naked bathers (and posers) for several decades, a 300-meter strip (excuse the pun) of shingle beach near Marina di Camerota, in the Campania region, has recently been designated naturist-friendly.

On the southern side of the Cilento national park, the clear waters of this quiet coast will feel like a breath of fresh air, just where it’s needed.

Marina di Camerota is 90 kilometers south of Salerno and the naturist-designated beach (known as ‘del Troncone’) is south of Cala Finocchiaro.

4. Anantara Phuket Villas, Thailand

These luxurious villas — 83 of them in total — all come equipped with a private courtyard featuring a sunken pool and complete seclusion, which means you can take a naked dip to your heart’s content without fear of offending other guests or staff.

While this kind of skinny dipping lacks the excitement and back-to-nature feel of taking a dip in the wild, there are benefits — including a hot tub for two, an outdoor shower and a fully-stocked mini-bar within arm’s reach.

A pool villa starts from 13,500 baht (US$429) per night but check their website for discounts and deals.

Anantara Phuket Villas, 888 Moo 3 ,Tumbon Mai Khao, Amphur Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand; +66 (0) 7633 6100.

5. Naked cruising, Côte d’Azur

For something completely different, take a naked swim in the Mediterranean at any time of the day or night on a naturist cruise along the Côte d’Azur.

Cruises set off from Marseille and can be planned to suit your interests — if you’ve always wanted to sail around the Calanques au naturel, this is the holiday for you. All you need to do is persuade a group of family or friends to share the experience.

6. Black’s Beach, La Jolla, California, United States

Black’s Beach is reckoned to be the best by the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). It’s a spectacular location below Torrey Pines golf course where a long stretch of sand is protected by steep cliffs.

The beach attracts naturists and surfers and is a well-established haven where San Diego’s anti-nudity law is not enforced. The beach has a regular group of fans, known as Black’s Beach Bares — check their website for useful tips on how to enjoy your day on the beach.

Park for free at the glider port on Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, then walk down the steep trail to the beach.

7. Racquet and Tennis Club, New York, United States

This private members club in the heart of New York City is a strange mixture combining the epitome of pro-establishment-conservatism with near-Nordic enlightenment.

While its members (it’s men-only, women are allowed entry for special events if accompanied by a male member) include the city’s great and ambitious (think bankers, lawyers and senior execs), its after-work men-only naked swimming sessions have become legendary.

Much has been conjectured over what really happens during the bare swims. They certainly provide New York’s businessmen with an opportunity to think outside the box.

370 Park Avenue, between East 52nd and 53rd Streets, New York

8. Lady Falls, Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales

You have to be brave to go skinny-dipping in Wales, no matter what time of year it is. Nonetheless, author of “Wild Swim” and skinny-dipping connoisseur Kate Rew recommends a remote waterfall in the Brecon Beacons as one of the must-dip places in all of Britain.

Lady Falls, known locally as Sgwd Gwladys, has a slightly mystical feel and is a popular walk for hikers — which means that if you want to feel that cool mountain water on your bare backside, you’d better be quick and circumspect about it.

Set off from the Angel Pub in Pontneddfechan, on the road between Neath and Merthyr Tydfil. It’s a 6.4-kilometer round-walk from the pub to the waterfalls.

9. Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Skinny-dipping in nature can be laden with unexpected mishaps: someone could steal your clothes or you could get leaves — or even leeches — stuck in untoward places.

Worse still, your friends might photograph your ass and put it on Facebook. Most of these problems can be avoided by hiring your own private plunge pool. The Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, on the tip of the Baja California peninsular, has 66 rooms with an ocean view and a pool just for you.

The luxury factor is incredible, so you’ll need to shower in the cold water rainforest shower to remind yourself it’s real.

An ocean-view room starts from US$375.

Capella, Camino Del Mar 1, Cabo San Lucas BCS, C.P. 23455 Mexico.

10. Maslin Beach, Adelaide, South Australia

Maslin Beach, south of Adelaide, was declared Australia’s first legal nudist beach in February 1975. But that’s not its only claim to fame.

The beach was also the subject and location of an eponymous film in 1997, telling the story of a group of friends on the beach. In common with other nudist beaches in Australia, Maslin Beach also holds its annual Nude Olympics — events include “best bum” and a three-legged race. Let’s hope there’s no pole vaulting.

The beach also attracts visitors for its surf and sunsets.

Maslin Beach is 35 kilometers south-west of Adelaide.

11. Golden Beach, Northern Cyprus

If you want to feel the sand between your toes and the clear-blue salty Med lapping around your cheeks, then Golden Beach on the north-easterly peninsular of Cyprus could be some of the best skinny dipping you’re likely to encounter.

Clothed beach-goers gravitate to the area around the beach café, leaving a good stretch of sand free for anyone who wants to strip off and soak up the sunshine (it’s not an official nudist beach, so best to check who’s around first).

Loggerhead turtles are said to lay their eggs here in the Karpass National Park.

Take the Karpaz-Anayolu road going north-east to the tip of the peninsular.

12. Little Beach, Maui, Hawaii, United States

While nude sunbathing is not permitted in Hawaii, there are some clothing-optional, nude and topless beaches where it’s accepted and tolerated — if not officially.

Maui has more scope for quiet, secluded bays than Oahu, and Little Beach on Maui is a popular out-of-the-way cove in Makena State Park where you can swim, snorkel and lounge like a lizard in nothing but your sun-protection cream.

It’s recommended by the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) and there is a music and fire-dancing festival on Sundays.

Little Beach is west of Makena point in Makena State Park. Travel on the Makena Alanui road, then park inside the State Park and walk to Little Beach.

13. Orient Bay, St. Martin, Caribbean

On the east coast of the island on the French side, a broad sweep of yellow sand attracts a variety of visitors. If you walk along the beach from north to southeast, you’ll gradually notice people wearing fewer and fewer clothes.

By the time you arrive at the Club Orient resort, even the Speedos and thongs will have disappeared. A naked swim in the Atlantic Ocean will be the best cure for anyone feeling awkward at disrobing.

Orient Bay is about six kilometers directly east of Marigot.

14. Carpe Diem, Santorini, Greece

This exclusive boutique hotel, perched on the slopes of Pyrgos village overlooking Thira, the capital of Santorini, prides itself on the privacy of its 10 suites.

With a private terrace and pool in each apartment, guests can feel free to let their hair down and abandon their bathers for an uninhibited swim in the solitude of their own pool. Ideal for honeymooners, the hotel also boasts a Turkish bath, which can be booked for private use.

A junior suite with private pool costs from €240 (US$333) per night.
Carpe Diem, Pyrgos 84701 Santorini, Greece; +30 22860 34090.

15. Traditional onsen, Japan

Tokyo, despite being a massive city, has plenty of natural thermal springs. Try the Toshimaen Garden Spa, with its tranquil setting inside a garden designed by Kenzo Kosugi.

If you want to get even more back to nature try the Seta Onsen Sanga-no-Yu, where you can contemplate views of Mount Fuji while soaking yours aches away.

Toshimaen Garden Spa, 3-25-1 Koyama, Nerima,Tokyo; +81 03 3990 4126; tokyo-tokyo.com/Toshimaen.htm

Seta Onsen Sanga-no-Yu, 4-15-30 Seta, Setagaya,Tokyo; +81 03 3707 8228.

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Nudism in Virginia

When it comes to nudism in Virginia, there is one resort that instantly comes to mind. White Tail Resort is a year round nudist resort in Southampton County that has been in existence since 1984. This family nudist community provides a relaxing and private environment where members and visitors can feel comfortable while being nude.

A broad spectrum of activities are offered at White Tail Resort. These include paddle tennis, shuffleboard, petanque, ping pong, outdoor chess, horseshoes, air hockey, basketball, billiards and volleyball. Free wireless Internet service is also offered.

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools are provided at White Tail Resort, as are a hot tub and sauna. A well equipped fitness room, indoor recreation center, picnic pavilion, snack bar and playground are also provided.

The pavilion area at this facility is clothing optional, but the pool, hot tub and sauna areas are nude-only. Many members of this nudist resort pursue a wide range of activities while naked, including dining.

Daily rates are available at this Virginia nudist resort, with special rates provided for active duty military, young adults, students and AANR-TNS-INF members. Evening visit rates are also available.

Many types of events are held at this clean and well maintained nudist resort. On weekends, events such as darts and billiards tournaments, cook-offs, movies, karaoke, dances and family activities are regularly held.

Room and cabin lodging and Tent and RV camping are provided at White Tail Resort, with reasonable rates offered. Camping rates include daily membership fee and a two night minimum stay is required from May 1 through mid-September. Pets are allowed with campers, but day visitors may not bring pets.

Tent camping sites at White Tail Resort are not provided with hook-ups, but RV sites feature metered electrical power, water in season and free cable television. Weekend, monthly and residency plan RV lot rates are offered here. The discount rates that apply toward daily membership also apply with camping rates.

The clean and comfortable lodging rooms at this Virginia nudist resort feature private baths, while cabins do not include private baths. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker with free coffee, full bath, linen and cable TV.

Although the cabins at White Tail Resort are not equipped with private baths, they do feature a microwave oven, refrigerator, linen and cable TV.

An excellent on-premises restaurant is situated at this nudist resort. The Trade Winds Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with delicious food and reasonable prices consistently offered.

Breakfast items served at the Trade Winds include egg dishes, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, grits and more.

The dinner menu here features appetizers, soups, salads, seafood dishes, steaks, burgers, chicken, pork and vegetable dishes. Among the dishes that are served are rib eye steak, grilled chicken breast, tuna steak, flounder, grilled chicken salad, pork chop and fried sweet corn bites.

This Virginia nudist resort maintains certain standards of behavior, which members and guests are expected to adhere to. A nice and friendly, family atmosphere is present at White Tail Resort and it’s a great place for first time and veteran nudists to visit at any time of the year.
White Tail Resort is located at 39033 White Tail Drive in Ivor, VA 23866.
Their main telephone number is (757) 859-6123 and their toll free number is (800) 987-6833.

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Nudist group that began in Lawrence shows fun, relaxation to be had in a body

The group hosts 5K runs, swim parties, potlucks and other social gatherings.

“We have some pretty boring events,” said Kansas City-area man Mark Partin, 38.

But the key difference for the Heartland Naturists is that they check their clothes — all of them — at the door.

Over milkshakes and french fries at an area restaurant, Partin, along with two other members, Mike, 64, and Greg, 57, who asked not to use their last names, talk openly about their group and the frequent misconceptions people have about being a nudist.

For nearly four decades, the group, which started in Lawrence in 1982 and currently has about 50 members, simply provides an outlet for area people who like to go au naturel.

“A lot of people think it’s got to be an orgy going on,” Mike said. Instead, it’s just “talking, conversation.” They typically don’t have alcohol at events, and most of them wrap up before 10 p.m., he said.

Members range in age from children who attend with their parents, to senior citizens in their 80s. Some are government workers, accountants, and they even had a pastor for a while.

“It’s a mix,” said Partin, who’s been a nudist for 20 years.

The origins of the group date back to the early 1980s, when on hot summer days, hundreds of nudists could be found lounging at Lake Henry, now part of Clinton Lake State Park, said Webb Garlinghouse, one of the original members.

“I don’t think I saw a swimsuit there,” he said. However, the lake was eventually closed by the state of Kansas, Garlinghouse said, and members began looking for other places. Some gravitated toward Topeka and the nudist-friendly campsite, Lake Edun, while others, like the Heartland Naturists, moved toward Kansas City.

Keeping it family-oriented

In order to make the events family-friendly and free of any sexual nature, the Heartland Naturists screen anyone interested in joining. There’s a phone interview and criminal background check before anyone’s allowed to come to an event, and first-timers must show identification.

“We’re pretty strict,” said Nicky Hoffman, president of the national Naturists organization, of which the local group is a chapter.

There’s even an etiquette sheet for the 100 or so chapters — with more than 10,000 members — scattered across the country.

Motivations for being a nudist differ in the local group. Some say it’s about promoting a healthy body image. For others, like Jean, a 30-year-old area woman who attends with her husband, it’s just a laid-back, social experience.

“For us, it’s more of a relaxation,” said Jean, who was originally skeptical when her husband first convinced her to attend a nudist event seven years ago. “Everyone’s friendly.”

And the group doesn’t necessarily have an agenda to push, Partin said.

“It’s not a political cause,” said Partin, though the members do work at educating the public on nudism when they can.

Mike, one of the senior members of the group, said he’s often surprised when others have a difficult time understanding the group or their motivations for being nudists.

“It’s just fun and pleasant, and don’t deny yourself,” he said.

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What Do Nudists Wear to a Costume Party?

The Castro Valley clothes-free club will celebrate its annual Halloween party this Saturday, Oct. 29 — the last event of the season. The Sequoians park reopens April 2012.

Drive past old barns and open fields along Castro Valley’s Cull Canyon Road and you’ll find a group of people with nothing to hide…literally.

The Sequoians, a member-owned-and-operated non-profit nudist organization, has welcomed park visitors and members to bare it all since 1947, making it the Bay Area’s oldest nudist facility.

This Saturday, Oct. 29, the clothes-free club will celebrate its annual Halloween party — the last event before closing down for the season.

From lounging by the pool to hiking along the park’s 80 acres of trails, members take advantage of the facility’s many amenities on weekdays from April to October.

According to member Robbie Phillips, weekends tend to be the liveliest, not only because people are off from work, but also because the park holds special events such as parties and celebrations.

“We’ve had a Jamaican day, last weekend a professor from UC Santa Cruz led a nude wine tasting, we had Kentucky Derby on the lawn and an annual jam where people bring instruments and play together,” said Phillips.

Former president of the park, Bev Axelrad, explained that weekends are also reserved for non-members willing to pay a fee. Visitor admission is offered in order to attract potential members.

“We allow guests with hopes that they will possibly join,” said Axelrad. “Everything you see here is member-done. We have the responsibility of preserving the place.”

Since its inception, the land has been completely preserved by Sequoians members. However, one of the biggest changes over the years was the formation of nudist rules.

“There are lots of strict rules,” Axelrad said. “The club is not a pick-up place; the behavioral codes are pretty strict.”

Nudists at the Sequoians follow the American Association for Nude Recreation’s Nudists’ Bill of Rights. These 10 rules include nudists’ rights to manage their families as they see fit, assemble in the nude in appropriate public locations and be free from adverse actions by employers.

Phillips said the Sequoians developed from a nudist club in Sonoma County. People accessed the Sonoma property by crossing a neighbor’s land.

The original owner did not mind people crossing his property. However, after WWII, the property was purchased by an admiral who banned the nudists from crossing over.

Eventually, the displaced nudists purchased the Castro Valley property.

“Eight families pooled together their money and bought 80 acres for $8,000,” Phillips said. “The land was cheap because it was useless — it was too steep for grazing and the lumber had already been removed.”

The 1940s may seem like a conservative era for nudism, but according to Phillips, the nudist movement originated from the German philosophy American soldiers discovered during the war.

“[Nudism] started as a popular health movement,” Phillips said. “It was all about calisthenics and having the sun and air over your entire body.”

Sequoians President Bill Hendricks said that participation at the park has fluctuated throughout the years due to popularity trends of nudism and competition from other nudist venues.

“It is hard for us to compete with nude cruises,” Hendricks said. “Carnival has five to seven ships booked through 2013 for one to four-week cruises.”

Nevertheless, Hendricks expressed his belief in the value of social nudism.

“After feeling a little awkward the first time, you become you, and you respond to others without the prejudices associated with wearing clothing,” he said.

The fee for non-members is $25 per visit, or $35 for a couple. Membership is $375 per year plus 15 hours of work or an additional $150.

For more information about the park or the Halloween Party, visit the Sequoians website.

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Being Naked: Nothing Unnatural About It

Kedar Ramanathan brightens up at the prospect of finding himself alone at home. He slips out of his clothes, brews himself some coffee and turns on the music. He roams around the house naked, taking pleasure in just being in his own skin.

While many would view his activities as kinky and bordering on sexual perversion, Pune-based Ramanathan doesn’t actually have sex on his mind.

Far from it, being in the buff is his way of feeling free, shedding both physical and emotional baggage and being close to nature. He is a naturist, or in other words a nudist.

Naturism is a way of life that advocates practising nudism – both in private and public – without indulging in any sexual activities.

A fairly popular concept in the US, Britain, Canada and Thailand, a regular nudist meet abroad has both men and women engaging in any activity – from cooking to cycling to sunbathing – with only one precondition, everyone should be naked.

However, timid first-timers can be allowed to turn up fully-clothed to get used to the nudity around them. No one stares, no one gets erotic ideas. The whole idea is to have a friendly get-together — sans clothes.

“It’s like a family atmosphere. It’s a feeling of community. No one is conscious of his or her nudity,” explains Mammon Shaktimangalam, 66, who has attended many naturist events abroad.

Though the West has warmed up to the philosophy, what with optional-clothing beaches, parks and pools, India, with its many taboos, is still talking about it in hushed tones or in the comfortable confines of the virtual world.

Naturist get-togethers are rare and take place only at the house of a trusted fellow nudist as the law prohibits nudity in public.

But there’s no lack of initiative to mobilise people curious about the philosophy. Take, for instance, Shaktimangalam, who formed the Naturist Indian Meetup Group last year.

The retired insurance professional organises monthly meetings at the Indian Coffee House in Delhi where people brainstorm and exchange ideas on naturism.

Dwelling on the subject, Shaktimangalam says naturism is the very basis of a classless society.

“Clothes create class barriers. Someone wears a branded shirt, someone an ordinary one. But without clothes, everyone is equal,” Shaktimangalam told IANS.

“Moreover, we respect all body types. The ideal body shown in films makes people uncomfortable with themselves. But to us, it doesn’t matter if someone is fat or slim or has stretch marks,” he adds.

Ankur Nath, an animation artist based in IT-hub Bangalore, says he’s come a long way from his self-conscious days.

“The first nudist meet I attended was a disaster. Though I had been rehearsing it in my head, it was a nightmare to bare all in front of everyone, particularly women.”

Awkwardly and clumsily, Rehmat got rid of his clothes.

Then there’s industrialist Rajeshwar Singh, whose wife and friends are unaware of his naturist tendencies.

“I don’t intend to hide it. But it’s something that you need a real broad outlook to understand. In India, shedding clothes is equated with sex,” says the 32-year-old.

“I’ve been practising nudism behind closed doors for many years. It’s all about being comfortable with your body,” he adds.

Sanjay Mishra, 25, stumbled upon the Naturist Indian Meetup Group after a couple of random searches on the internet. “I come from a very conservative family, so I gathered all the knowledge online,” he says.

Hailing from Bihar, Sanjay’s tryst with naturism, like many others, started in his teenage.

“I used to love being nude. I used to love bathing…There are few things that can match the feeling of sun rays, air or water directly touching your body,” says Sanjay, an engineer in Noida.

Though internet, with its virtue of discretion, has come to the rescue of those willing to look for ‘like-minded’ people, the social setup prevents them from taking that final step to attend a nudist get-together and virtual plans rarely become a reality.

Ask Shaktimangalam, who has been tirelessly trying to take his group beyond the confines of coffee houses but with little success.

“People talk a great deal on the internet, but there are very few who’re actually willing to do something. Besides, we attract a lot of perverts who have to be screened out… Convincing women of their safety is also not an easy task,” he says.

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