Research has identified the best nude beaches of 2024 based on safety scores, average sunshine hours, summer water temperatures, and environmental quality standards.
The study by Emisil.com used data from Numbeo, Weather.com, the official Blue Flag website, and Google.
Plakias Beach, Crete, ranks first among the top nudist beaches of 2024 with a composite score of 92.1. The beach offers longer sunshine hours and warm water for those looking for a holiday in the sun au naturel. It is also the most searched location on the list, thanks to its highest safety index, 83.1, and clean water.
Zlatni Rat in Croatia is the second clothing-optional beach, with a composite score of 90. With 15 hours of sunshine daily, visitors can frolic beside the sea in nothing more than a birthday suit. This location was Googled over 7.5 million times.
With a composite score of 79, Haulover Beach in Miami is the third-best choice for naturists who want to experience nature nude. Its water temperature reaches 30 Celsius during summer, the highest on the list. It is one of the legal clothing-optional beaches in the USA and has more than 23 million Google searches.
Praia do Meco, Portugal, is the fourth naked getaway, with a composite score of 75. This beach offers a peaceful environment with a high safety index of 68.2. With more than 20 million searches on Google, it is another of Europe’s most picturesque spots to take it all off.
Es Trenc in Mallorca, Spain, is the fifth place to skinny dip, with a composite score of 73. This beach has the second-highest number of Google searches on the list. Additionally, Spain boasts over 600 beaches that qualify as clean, safe, and high-quality, making it a top destination for naturists. Among these, the Spain nude beach scene is renowned, with highlights including the pristine Valencia nude beaches.
Black’s Beach in San Diego ranks sixth on the list of the top nudist beaches of 2024, with a composite score of 71. It is the second legal clothing-optional beach from the USA included in the ranking. Overall, the USA has two beaches that meet high standards for cleanliness and safety.
Maslin Beach in Adelaide, Australia is the seventh option for people seeking an apparel-free escape, with a composite score of 70.6. Its waters are cooler, reaching 14.5 Celsius during summer. Compared to Black’s Beach, Maslin Beach has a higher safety index.
Cobblers Beach in Sydney ranks eighth among the top nudist beaches of 2024, scoring 60. This beach offers clean, sandy shores with warm water. People searched for this location almost 20 million times.
Following closely, Wreck Beach in Vancouver, Canada is the ninth clothing-free beach, with a composite score of 68.5. It’s an ideal choice for those who enjoy cooler water, as the average temperature, even in summer, is a chilly 11°C. With the longest hours for sunbathing and over 22 million searches, it secures its position among the top nudist beaches.
Belle Mare Beach in Mauritius rounds out the list of the top nudist beaches of 2024 with a composite score of 57.7. This tropical paradise is favored by bare-bottomed people for its white sandy beaches, turquoise and warm waters.
A spokesperson from Emisil commented on the findings, “Clothing-optional beaches with high safety are particularly popular among naturists. Factors such as lifeguards, clean water, and low crime rates make a beach appealing for those seeking a clothing-optional experience. It’s not surprising that we see a correlation between a high safety index and the highest Google search count for Plakias Beach in Crete, which receives over 50 million searches annually. This clearly shows that naturists are actively seeking out safe and clean environments to experience nature nude.”
