BEACH REVIEWS
maslin beach - near adelaide
Maslin Beach is the closest nude beach to Adelaide: a 45 kilometre drive through Morphett Vale along Main South Road will take you to the main car park. However, there's another car park on a cliff top a few minutes down Tuit Road, and aspiring nudists would do well to head here instead. Unfortunately, nude bathing is only legal on the southern half of Maslin Beach (still about a kilometre and a half of beachfront), and the main car park puts you right up at the northern half.
As you'd expect from a beach so close to Adelaide, the facilities are pretty good – there's a toilet block and showers on the stairs leading up to the cliff top car park. In fact, your only problem might be avoiding the crowds of similarly-minded beachgoers. Whether you like clouds or not, you ought to head down once a year to catch the Maslin Beach Nude Olympics, complete with 'best bum' competition, informal events, and strictly no sack races.
You are only a few minutes drive from two small towns either side of the beach.
The film "Maslin beach" was film here. ( The majority of this review has been taken from another source.)
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june 2016
Algarve beaches, Portugal. (july 2016)
The 4 beaches reviewed here are all along the same part of the coast, west of Lagos (luz). They are all cove type beaches with clear water, sandy beaches and they have high rocky cliffs surrounding them.
The edges of the coves are rocky so would be ideal for snorkeling.
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Cabanas beach. (praia das cabanas velhas)
There is a large car park next to the beach. Once on the beach turn left and walk to the far end and you will be on the nude section. There is a restaurant at the entrance to the beach and just passed that there is a gazebo where you can get a massage. ( times and season unknown) There are life guards in the middle section of the beach.
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Figueira beach. (praia da figueira )
Go down the road to the beach until you see a no entry (vehicle) sign, on the right there is a (dirt) car park . It is a 10 minute walk to the beach from the car park. I would recommend wearing shoes as the road turns into a rocky path. There are no facilities on the beach so take all food and drink with you. When I was on the beach the tide was out and the nude part of the beach seem to be on the left in some small coves but when the tide is in these may be cut off. (or almost) When the tide is in use the main beach, which you may be able to do at all times.
Furnas beach (praia das furnas)
There is a car park but no facilities at the beach. This a single cove beach so it is all nude. I have been told that this is primarily a nude beach but when I was there only approximately 30% of the beach users were in the buff. (but it was sparsely populated.) On the left are some very shallow cave that you can use for shade. I have been told that when the tide goes out there some cave and rocks you can explore.
Zavial beach. (praia do zavial)
There is a small car park but you can also park on the road. There is a restaurant at the beach/car park. Life guards are situated in the middle section of the beach.
The far left of the beach is the the nude area. I found the sea to be shallow for longer than the other reviewed beaches but that may or may not have had something to do with the postion of the tide at the time I entered the water.
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There are many more nude beaches in this area and the rest of the Algarve but these are the 4 that I visited.
Haulover nude beach, Miami.
26/8/2016
Haulover beach is approximately 26 km (15 miles) from downtown Miami but very easy to get to. The beach 2.4 km (1.5 miles) long but only the north end is nude. Go to the far end of the beach until you see 3 tall apartment block (trump towers !) and you will be in the nude zone. ( plus the fact that there will be naked people all around you.) The nude area is clearly signposted. Up to 7000 people use the beach on a busy day and 65% to 85% will use the nude end even though it only makes up a fraction of the beach. The nude beach is an official nude beach. The beach has clean golden sand. There are lifeguards and their towers all along the beach. The beach is part of the haulover park which is a thin park running parallel with the beach . The park has showers and rest rooms and there are open showers dotted around. The sea is good for swimming and surfing ( So I have read.) As far as I recall there are no shops nearby but food trailers/vans do turn up and there are sun loungers,chairs and umbrellas for hire. (There are shops that are walkable just none right next to the beach) On the opposite side of the road from the park there are plenty of car parks that are only a few dollars for the day. A short drive from the beach ( 5 minutes at most ) you will come to civilisation , shop, restaurants etc where you can stock up on supplies for your day at the beach. There is plenty of accommodation nearby so you can stroll down to the beach at your leisure.
I found this beach to be one of the better and busier beaches that I have visited on my travels all around the world and relatively rare in the USA where topless beaches are not the standard unlike many European countries.
One of the few completely nudist beaches on the Malaga coastline, Benalnatura, is located in a small cove and surrounded by lush vegetation. This beach is not mixed and clothing optional, Benalnatura is completely naturist.
Although the beach is fairly central, it's cove-like location and limited accessibility ensure privacy.
The only way to get to the beach is via a staircase that leads directly to the beach bar on Benalnatura. This bar acts as the gateway to the beach area.
During the peak summer months, people have their identification checked (over 18s only) and all clothing has to be removed. You will not be allowed past the bar area if clothed.
The beach is large and comprised mainly of coarse, dark sand and shingle. It's approximately 100m in length and about 40m in width. Although, the neighbouring beach of La Viborilla is less than 200m away, there's no direct access between the two. The only way onto Benalnatura is through the bar mentioned above.
Benalnatura's location, hemmed in by three cliffs, ensures that the sea is usually calm. The water is clean and suitable for snorkeling.
There is a strict no camera rule observed on the beach.
Outside of showers and toilets, there's very little available in the way of services.
Bring sun parasols and chairs with you. The beach bar serves good and reasonably priced food.
The beach is accessible by bus (M120 - Benalmadena - Fuengirola route), or by car. Parking is never usually an issue, as there is plenty of street parking nearby.
If coming from the Torremolinos/Malaga direction, take the old coastal road, the MA - 21, which becomes Av. Antonio Machado, just as you enter Benalmadena. Keep following signs for Fuengirola and you'll pass through several roundabouts. Just after the Torrequebrada casino (on the left), you'll see a sign for "Nueva Torrequebrada" and a roundabout, take a left here and park. The beach is just beneath you.
Torremolinos :- 6 miles (9.5 km)
Malaga :- 19 miles (30 km) ( The majority of this review has been copied from another source.)
The Costa Tropical
or thereabouts.
SEPTEMBER 2017
There are many nude beaches in the area but these are the 3 I have visited.
Playa de los Muertos
"The beach of the dead" is accessed via a stone path from Cotobro beach which is at the furthest end of Almunecar. It is cove that is approximately 300 metres long with high cliff and is only accessible from one end. It is a beach made up of small pebbles. The water is very clean. There are no facilities on the beach. the nearest shop is about 2 km ( 1.25 miles) away ( but there maybe a stall or two on Cotobro beach ) so take all your provisions with you. There are free parking spaces and street parking nearby but they are limited and may fill up early at weekends. The beach is only 10 minutes walk from Eagle Peak apartments.
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Cantarriján Beach
It can be a bit tricky to find the access road to the beach from the n-340 and then it is a steep winding drive to the beach. Although the free car park is a decent size it may become full at peak times. There are facilities on the first of the two beaches including two restaurants ( you must be dressed ) and sun loungers hire. The two beaches are adjoining and are both a decent size and are a mixture of sand and shingle. The water is very clean. The first beach is more mixed whilst the second beach tends to be more nude. I believe there is a shuttle bus ( 2 euros ) in summer that takes you to the beach from the main road but it is far easier to go by car. These beaches are in the middle of nowhere ( but only 20 minutes drive to the nearest town ) but are most peoples favourite in that area.
** UPDATE JUNE 2019 **
In June/July/August and September you are no longer able to drive down to the beach car park instead you have to park at the top car park and take the modern air conditioned mini bus down to the beach. ( 2 euro's return) Drive into the free car park and if it is full ( it only hold about 70 cars ) then come out and either turn right and after about 100 meters there is a piece of waste ground on your right that you can park on or turn left and after about 100 meters turn down the ( 1st) road on your left and there are more free parking bays along the roadside. There is a path that leads to the first car park where you can catch the mini bus.
Almayate beach Playa naturista de Almayate
Almayate beach is near the town of Torre del Mar and is attached to but not part of Almanat naturist camping and bungalows. There is plenty of parking near the beach, just go down any side road towards the beach and hope for the best. There is a large car park on the beach front at Torre del Mar. Park up and walk the kilometre or so ( 0.6 miles ) to the beach. Torre del Mar have the nearest shops to the beach so stock up whilst you are there. There are plenty of places to eat along the towns beach front and within its streets but I found the place to be very bland with nothing interesting to see. I always use the car park at Almanat for ease. Drive down the approach road until you come to Almanat. The reception will be straight in front of you, go in and get a token for the barrier. ( 3 euros) The car park is on your left. It leads directly to the beach but you can nude up in the car park. If you drive out of the car park you will have to pay again to get back in. The beach consists of dark sand. There are no facilities on the beach. There is however a restaurant on the beach. You can be totally naked whilst eating at this establishment in fact it is said to be compulsory but I find when the tag " compulsory " is used it is rarely enforced. At 8pm the restaurant become clothing only. There is an entrance to Almanat resort next to the restaurant but this can only be used by residence. There is another restaurant about 50 metres further along the beach that is non-nude which has a large car(s) park next to it. It is only another 100 metres further along the main road than the turn off for Almanat. I believe the car park is free ( not owned by the restaurant ) and it lead directly to the beach but do not get undressed until you are on the beach.
** UPDATE JUNE 2019**
You now do not get a token for the barrier. Go into the reception as before and pay. Then drive up to the barrier and wait for the person in the reception to raise the barrier.
GRAN CANARIA
FEBRUARY 2020
There are many beaches and coves that you are able to go nude on the island of Gran Canaria ( you are legally allowed to go nude on all beaches but in practice people stay to the official and unofficial nude beaches.) Here are a few of the main nude beaches I visited. All directions are from Maspalomas as that is where most naked people head for.
MASPALOMAS / PLAYA DEL INGLES BEACH
From the lighthouse in maspalomas, whist facing the sea turn left ( east ) and walk along the beach. You will pass Oasis shopping centre ( the last bit of civilisation ) where there are toilets. Walk until you arrive at the nude area which starts at kiosk 4 ( approximately 10 minutes ) I have read that is now kiosk 6 and it is number six on google maps, either way you will know...... there will be lots of naked people lying around. There should be FKK (naturist area) signs at either end. The nude part of the beach is said to be 2 km long but most people I witnessed stayed within 500 metres of kiosk 4 (6). If you walk to kiosk 7, where there are toilets, that is the start of the gay area. The beach can be about 100 metres wide from the sea to the dunes, more if you are in one of the recesses. The beach is completely made up of fine golden sand. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas which are in cordon off areas. There are toilets, Blue Flag, surveillance, beach bars etc. The sand dunes are the desert type dunes that you see in the films and they can be high and steep. Beyond that the dune turn into the type with vegetation. When you get to this type of dunes it is best to stay to the paths as you may run into some adult activity if you stray. From the sea to the back of the dunes it can be up to 2 km. I have read that this is the busiest nude beach in the world but I think cap d'agde and Vera Playa could give it a run for it's money. Either way there is plenty of room to accommodate every one, it's the biggest nude beach I have visited. It wasn't busy when I was there but it was out of season. If you continue to walk along the beach you will eventually arrive at Playa del Inglés. From the light house in Maspalomas to the shop near the beach in Playa del Inglés is about an hours walk ( 5 km and it all on sand. ) Because of this at about 5pm/ 6pm it becomes like rush hour along the waters edge as this is the only direct walkway to both destinations. I thought some large event had just finnished and everyone was piling out but no ! It was just everyone going home. As the nude beach is so deep this heard of people did not intermingle with the people of nakedness unless you walked to the edge of the wet part for a paddle or swim but no one battered an eyelid or gave you any hassle. Imagine the numbers involved in the height of the season.
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Playa de Pasito Blanco
From the lighthouse in Maspalomas ( which is at the opposite ( far ) end of town to the beach) , whist facing the sea turn right ( west ) and walk along the promenade as far as you can until civilisation ends (Playa de Meloneras 2.2 km, 30 minutes walk ) here you will find some shop that you can stock up on supplies. Walk along the beach for about 800 metres and you will arrive at Playa de Pasito Blanco. The 800 metres stretch is in the main navigable apart from one outcrop that is that is smooth and steep or you can wade around the obstruction but the rocks can be slippery. If the tide is out you should not have this problem, in anycase I would wear more than a pair of flip flops. If you go by car from Maspalomas make your way to the GC-500 and drive west. It is clearly signed for Plasito Blanco. You can park either side of the approach road to Plasito Blanco. You are able to do a U turn before you get to the security gate house at the entrance. ( it is a private harbour ) As you pass the gate house ( you are allowed in the harbour on foot ) the road will split left and right. You want to turn left and carry on ( 400 metres ) until the road bends right where you will find the entrance to the beach on your left.
The beach is only 600 ( ish ) metres long and the nude area seems to be at the far ( narrow ) end from the harbour as evidenced by the few naked sunbathers that I observed. The beach is mainly made up of fine sand but it does get rocky near the narrow part at the far end which would be ideal for snorkeling. There is a supermarket in the harbour but I did not notice any toilets but I wasn't looking for any. A quick search lists no toilet, showers, life guards, sun lounger rentals or restaurants. The harbour is pleasent but very small. It will only take you ten minutes to walk around.
playa Montaña Arena and Playa de las Mujeres.
From Maspalomas find your way to the GC-500 and travel west. Follow the signs for Pasito Blanco until you come to a roundabout with Pasito Blanco on your left, you want to go straight ahead heading for El Pajar. 850 metres past the roundabout there will be a dirt car park on your right. Pull in there and cross the road to another smaller car park which has a couple of recycling bins on it. You can get to this point via a bus as there is a bus stop on both car parks. Follow the path from the small car park to the top of the hill. There is a sign post on top of the hill, head for that. At the sign post you will see a steep rocky path down to Playa Montaña Arena. This path can be a bit tricky especially if you are ladened with bags. I would wear a more substantial shoe than flip flops for this part.
Back at the sign post if you turn left and walk along the ridge for about 300 metres you will come to Playa de las Mujeres. Again this has a steep descent but I do not know the condition of the path as I did visit that beach. Alternatively if you do not ascend the hill in the first place but follow the base to the left that will bring you to Playa de las Mujeres.
Both beaches are sandy with steep rocky sides. Each end of both beaches would be good snorkeling zones. There are no facilities so bring every thing you need with you. Playa de las Mujeres is approximately 300 metres by 50 metres and Playa de las Mujeres is approximately 150 metres by 50 metres.
If you carry on driving from the car parks for 5.5 km ( turn left when you get to the roundabout ) you will come to the very small town/ village of El Pajar which has a shop, a couple of restaurants, a car park and a nice little beach. ( not nude as far as I know. ) On the way to El Pajar you will pass many little secluded beaches, coves and hideaways where you may be able to be nude in private. Most will have rocky descents of varying degrees of difficulty and parking is sparce.
Please note that the other names for the two beaches are Playa del Cometa and Playa ( de pasito ) Bea. Also there is a beach called Playa de la Montaña de Arena ( on google maps ) just around the corner. On google map the beach you want is Playa Nudista Montaña Arena which helps !
playa Montaña Arena under another name.
Playa de las Mujeres under another name.
Playa de Veneguera
This beach is a bit of a hassle to get to and has nothing to offer over other beaches.
From Maspalomas get on the GC-1 and travel West. Continue to the very end of the autopistas ( motorway ) where you will have a choice of left to Tauritc ( puerto de Morgan ) or right turn to Moran. Your sat nav ( GPS ) will most likely take you left. Carry on to the second roundabout, there take the forth exit which is the road over the mountain to the beach. Hopefully before you crash you will have seen the imposing metal military styled gate blocking your way. This is no longer the way to the beach. But if you take the first exit on the roundabout you will come a cross street parking, a car park on your left and a big dirt car park on your right. This is a good opportunity to look around puerto de Morgan which is pleasent little beach/ port town. Walk along the pedestrianised walkway past the shopping centre through the town to the beach. ( 10 minutes )
Now back to the end of the autopistas and this time turn right for morgan on the GC-200. Drive for 13.5 km and turn left for Veneguera. ( just after the Las Canadas restaurant.) Follow that road for 10km. As soon as you turn you will pass through a very small village that has shops, a take away and a restaurant. The road will get narrow and then turn into a dirt road with pot holes and large stones/ rock so you will be down to 10km/p/h for long parts of the journey. I did managed it in a fiat 500 ( a very small car ) but I consider turning back a couple of time due to fear of damaging the rented car. Once or twice there were juctions that were unclear which was the road and which was the turn off but there is a sign or two with playa ( beach ) on it or just head for the gap between the two hills.
Just before you get to the beach you will see a steep winding road with a pole styled barrier on your left which goes up the mountain. That is/was the original access road that is now blocked with the metal gates. I suspect that some people still have access via that road as I did see the metal gate open for a vehicle. Once at the beach you will find a dirt car park. The beach is approximately 200 metres long. It consists of pebbles but does have sand when the tide is out. It has steep hills at both ends and rocky outcrops which will be ideal for snokeling. There are more beaches/ coves to your right that you willbe able to walk to. There are no facilities and it is a least 30 minutes drive back to village at the begining of the road so bring everything you need with you. Many campers choose this beach, especially those who come in their van.
Playa del Confital, Las Palmas.
las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria. It is 60 km and 40 minutes drive from Maspalomas via the GC-1 East/ North. Although I don't think it is worth driving to Las Palmas for this nude beach ( The only one in Las Palmas ) but it is worth the effort for the the town itself. There is plenty to see and do.
Drive to the end of the Gc-1 and then head for the very top left hand corner of Las Palmas. Calle Coronel Rocha ( street ) and Parque de Pepe el limpiabotas. ( Pepe the shoeshine park ) Before you drive of the cliff into the sea the road will bend right and turn into a dirt road. Drive 400 metres over the hill and you will come to a large dirt car park.You are able to drive further and find other parking places along the road. There is a boardwalk for about 600 metres. From what I have read the nude area begins a few meters after pedestrian and car accesses. I did not witness this myself as it was out of season and very quiet. It is an area frequented 100% by locals. In general it is the meeting point of families and friends to organize grills and meals on the beach on weekends. During the week, it is a much quieter place where you will practically be alone. There is no sand just outcrops of rocks. The rocks further along can be slippery and you may find it difficult to get in and out of the water in some areas so pick your spot carefully. I would wear swimming shoe and not let small children run around unsupervised. The rocks however do make for good rock pools and snorkeling where you will be able to observe all manner of sea creatures. It is supposed to a good area for surfing and bodyboarding. You can also hike along the mountain of El Confital were you will get a good view of the coast and the town. There are also some caves to explore. Cuevas de los Canarios. ( caves of the canaries ) There are no services on this beach. There is a properly constructed path from this beach to the town. It is 1.7 km from Playa de Confital to the Playa de Las Canteras the main non nude sandy beach and tourist area in Las Palmas.
Calle Coronel Rocha and Parque de Pepe el limpiabotas.
