Lifestyle Press

This white sandy beach situated in a natural, rocky, environment at Bormes-les-Mimosas, is reported to be naturist-friendly, especially at quieter times. The west-facing shore is exposed to the wind and care is required when swimming if the sea is rough. Parking, toilets, cafe, lifeguard patrols, rental of sun-loungers, and windsurfing.

A spacious and renovated 5-bedroomed farmhouse with extensive private grounds and a pool, near Carcassonne, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is understood the owners offer discounts to naturists, and also for smaller parties if fewer bedrooms are used.

The host and hostess offer ensuite accommodation for naturist couples and families at their guesthouse in Cape Town. Nude swimming, sunbathing and sauna are available on-site and they property is within easy reach of ‘Sandy Bay’, the renowned au naturel beach.

Escape to the country at this rustic wooden holiday home, just 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Silves in Portugal’s Algarve region. Suitable for a couple, but can also accommodate young children too – the naturist-friendly property is set in total privacy – in the midst of an orange grove – on the Dutch owner’s 44-acre estate.

A well-established 32-room motel in Cocoa Beach, Florida, changed its status to become clothes-optional from May 2012. Fawlty Towers Resort is located 200 yards from the beach, 20 minutes’ drive from Kennedy Space Centre and 45 minutes’ from Orlando airport. A tropical garden surrounds the pool; and there’s an authentic “Tiki Bar” featuring European Beers and Ciders. Day passes are available for non-residents.

The heated infinity pool at this luxurious vacation home is described as ‘completely private, yet has the best views of the beach and bay in all of Puerto Vallarta.’ It is said to be ‘perfect for skinny-dipping day or night.’ The Beachhouse sleeps just 2, and has direct access to the resort’s private beach.

A large property for holiday exchange in Merrimack, New Hampshire – 60km from Boston – set in extensive private grounds and backing onto 300 acres of conservation land. According to the owners, the total privacy lends itself to skinny-dipping in the swimming pool and sunbathing as nature intended.

Fancy somewhere for an extended-family get-together or a party with your naturist friends – the Pradera Estate, in Andalucia, southern Spain, could be just the place! The estate has two big rural fincas, sleeping up to 22 people, with a large swimming pool as the center feature; and lush gardens leading out to olive groves, with far-reaching views of the mountains. Perfect for sunning au naturel and bathing in the buff.

The luxury island resort accommodates just 14 couples in sumptuous villas, offering oceanfront alfresco dining and an extensive spa menu. Better still, there are 14 private beaches, so a nude stroll along the white sands is definitely on the cards. The Daily Telegraph suggests it could be one of the top ten places to skinny-dip.

This British-owned 3-bed family villa in rural Andalucia has a completely secluded private swimming pool and barbecue area. According to one published guest review: “The pool which is located at the rear of the property is to die for…  …perfect for skinny dipping!”

A three-bedroomed villa in Kamay, a residential neighbourhood in the Palm Beach section of Aruba, which has a completely private tropical garden and pool. The attractive outdoor space and pool are ideal for relaxing and swimming as nature intended. The nearby (textile) beach is a short walk.

The upmarket Villa Hibiscus offers three apartments built on the cliff-top at Positano, on the famous Amalfi coast. And, remarkably, the property has an elevator to its own tiny beach, custom-designed for secluded skinny dipping, according to the owner’s website.

The Javea property is traditional finca-style villa with over 15000 m (almost 4 acres) of land in the Montgo National Park. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms – the outdoor space, including the pool, is very private and ideal for naturists. The asking price is €500,000 Euro.

Dutch owners, Johanna Noyon and her husband Ton van Schaik, rent two holiday cottages on the borders of the Liguria and Piedmont regions of Italy that are suitable for naturists. The estate is 35km from the Mediterranean coast. Mulino is a former mill that was restored in 2011 and sleeps from two to six people, whilst the Rustico cottage has two bedrooms. Both secluded properties have shared use of the family swimming pool.

Leo and Corrie have opened a new naturist campsite under the name “Chatelet Nature”, in the centre of the Livradois-Forez national park, in the SE of the Puy de Dome department. The property also has a holiday apartment for 4, and a caravan for 2 to rent. The nearest shopping is in the market town of Ambert, which is within walking or cycling distance (2.5 km).

Richard and Caroline have established a simple eco-campsite one-hour north of Faro, southern Portugal. Set in 22 hectares of rolling hills amidst the peace and quiet of the countryside – and with it’s own lake – near Ourique. There are only 10 pitches so booking is essential. Although the naturist site is open all year, it is still under development and the owners are offering a special rate of just €6.50 Euro per night, including free wi-fi.

Built in 2010, Valle Romano Golf Resort, at Estepona ( Málaga), features 430 luxury air-conditioned apartments. Amongst the many attractions, a furnished nudist terrace is provided for those who prefer to relax au naturel. The resort is also particularly handy for Costa Natura and its popular nude beach, which are situated on the coast directly in front of Valle Romano.

Recently advertised in the UK naturist press – Warm southerly Canada, as far south as Bordeaux, France: fully equipped house adjoining a swimming lake. Extensive  private gardens and woods; two miles from deserted ocean beaches. Secluded, but not remote. Sleeps six, with internet and satellite TV. The Cape Cod-style cottage is at Lake Midway, Digby County, Nova Scotia.

Luxurious glamping in the buff at ‘Natural Portugal‘ – consists of five large tents each with bathroom (bath, shower and toilet), double bed, lounge furniture & terrace. There’s a community area with lounge sunbeds, river swimming with a private beach, sports facilities, and massage. Situated north of Lisbon, in the heart of rural Portugal, near the village of Penela (slightly south of Coimbra), where Inga, Patrick & Sean – the young family who live at Glampelo – look forward to welcoming visitors to their new site.

For anybody who has dreamed of their own naturist paradise in the sunny south of France, The Hamlet comprises 4 houses, several out-buildings, a large swimming pool; all set in 55 acres of pasture and woodland with views of the mountains. Serene and private, bounded by national forest with two small streams flowing through it. It has its’ own water supply, enjoys free electricity via a water turbine, and is 40 minutes’ from the nearest international aiport.