


Located on the Northland, Cooper’s Beach is a little township that is situated between two Maori settlements, and has an excellent stretch of golden sand. Beach-goers can also cool off in the shade from the red-emblazoned pohutukawa trees.
Onetangi Bay is a large bay on the northern part of Waiheke Island, which is in northern New Zealand. There is a very wide stretch of golden sand here, and people can see views for miles away on clear days. It is a great place for water sports, such as surfing, swimming and sea kayaking. The rest of the island is also very romantic, full of farmlands, olive groves, vineyards, and forests. This place is only 35 minutes away from Auckland, the major city, by ferry.
The beaches on this peninsula are quite magical, with white sand and clear waters. There is a large stretch of beaches from Tokerau Beach to Rangiputa to Maitai Bay, with many opportunities for swimming. The Karikari Peninsula itself is a rocky land mass in the far north of the country, which enjoys subtropical climate.
Hot Water Beach is an interesting place, which is located just south of Mercury Bay, on the Coromandel Peninsula. Further off in the water exist some underwater volcanoes with reservoirs of very hot water. This water then hits the beach surface, and cools down during this process so that humans can enjoy it. This water has high salt content, as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium and silica. This beach is also a good spot for surfing.
The town of Mount Maungauni is known as a coastal resort spot, located on a peninsula in the north of the country, near the city of Tauranga. There is both a harbor beach and an ocean beach that has great surfing spots. There was also an artificial reef that was established on this beach, but was somehow hampered by too many waves. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful sunbathing spot with nice scenery.
Kaiteriteri Beach is located in the Nelson region, which is the top of South Island in New Zealand. It is a smaller beach with golden sands, and is very sunny.
Puerto Escondido is located in the state of Oaxaca, on the Pacific coast. It was founded in the 1920s as a port town to ship the coffee grown in the region, and today is home to about 50,000. Though a tourist destination, many locals and expats call it home. It is a wonderful place to be for people who enjoy swimming, boating, warm weather and a relaxed lifestyle.
The city is situated on hills that eventually go downhill to the beaches. It has the feel of several small towns that were built up around the individual beaches. Many people who live there keep a supply of live chickens, so it is common to walk around through the winding residential streets and find chickens crowing and running up fences.
One beach is Zicatela, which has a long stretch of water that is accessible to surfers, but dangerous for swimmers. Puerto Angelito is a beach that is further from the center of the city, but has more of a local scene going on in the uphill residential part. The beach itself is small and accessible to people who walk down dozens of stairs, and the scenery itself is very relaxing.
For people who love to walk on the beach, there is the Andador Escenico beach walk, which takes up about a mile. People have to walk up and down many different rocks and short hills to enjoy this trail, which has excellent ocean views, and spots where you can lean and watch crabs crawl around on rocks. It is really hot and humid in Puerto Escondito, even during the winter time.
Sayulita is a small fishing village in Nayarit, also on the Pacific coast, with a population around 4,000. Many people come here for surfing, and other expats have houses around the town to enjoy the lifestyle. There are also a good deal of northerners from the US and Canada that come here to escape the snow and ice.
The beach itself has yellow sand, palm trees and comfortable water, where baby tortoises sometimes wash up ashore. It is a wonderful place for people to relax on the sand without ever getting up, as lots of vendors walk around the beach selling pastries, tamales, grilled seafood and jewelery. Sayulita is a smaller town where people can walk anywhere, and is full of many restaurants, taco stands, shops and cafes. There are produce markets and convienience stores, and also open-air markets on the weekends where they sell tons of bootleg movies, make-up and other interesting items. The houses are mainly located up in the hills, within the trees, where people can go from them to the beach on foot.
Lots of stray dogs roam the streets and sand of Nayarit, and the beach itself is dog-friendly. Sometimes people can witness horses running across the beach without any people mounting them. One problem of Sayulita is when it gets really busy, all of the ATMs in town run out of cash, so people have to go outside the town to obtain it.
Salinas is located on the southern coast of Ecuador, and is the country’s most western city. It is a small, upscale city that offers many big-city comforts and luxury resources like yacht clubs, but is not as ridiculously expensive as some other resort areas. Salinas is also the beginning of the “Route of the Sun,” which is a road along the coastal resort areas. A lot of tourists come to Salinas, as there is a huge visitor infrastructure. Many of these visitors make the trip to enjoy whale watching, along with numerous outdoor sports, like jet-skiing, fishing, hang gliding and skydiving. Some beaches located near Salinas include San Lorenzo and Mar Bravo.
Manta is a small city that has existed since pre-Columbian times. Other than tourism, the city supports itself off of tuna fishing. It is also Ecuador’s largest seaport. This city also hosts the International Theater Festival each September. Some of the beaches around Manta include El Murcielago and Santa Marianita. Sand Lorenzo is a popular place for surfers, due to its windy conditions.
Montanita is a beach town that has a reputation for being laid-back and friendly. It is also considered a surfer’s paradise, and many people come here from all over Latin America to participate in surfing events. They also hold an annual seafood festival. It is growing as a popular place for students to come learn Spanish.
Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and more important port. Its metro area has over 3 million people. Though not directly on the ocean, it is located on the Guayas River, and where it flows into the Guayaquil Gulf. There are a few beaches on the water in Guayaquil, but many beautiful coastal beaches are located slightly north of the city. It is not a bad location to be at for people who choose to live in the city but have a car and like to escape to Ecuador’s Pacific coast beaches on their free time.
Playas is a local beach that does not get as crowded as many of the others; it is only 25 miles from Guayaquil. Lots of locals make and sell ceviche at this beach, as well as assorted fresh seafood. Though pleasant, it is not the best place for swimming because there are rip tides.
Belgian beaches are located on the North Sea coastline. The coast stretches for about 42 miles. Lots of wealthy Belgians live in the cities and have summer houses on these beaches.
If you plan to move to or go to beaches in Belgium, the most pleasant time is the summer months. However, do be aware that all parts of the country have a tendency to be cloudy and rain daily, even during July and August. These beaches are nonetheless beautiful, and a nice place to go for those who like sand and sea but cannot stand scorching sun.
It is also convenient to explore these beaches by public transit, as there is a tram that goes along the coast. It is called De Kusttram, which is actually the longest tram line in the world. These beaches are all located in the area of West Flanders.
De Panne is a small beach town on the French border. Plopsaland, a theme park for children, is located in this town. There are wide nature reserves to explore around De Panne.
Ostend means “East End” in Dutch, and it is the only city that is situated on the Belgian coast. There are five sandy beaches that are situated on Ostend. Though is has a rich history, most of the city has a more modern feel with its high-rise apartment buildings. Away from the beach, the city does have some cultural sites, like old churches and museums.
People can get to Ostend from Brussels via train.
Blankenberg is a small sandy beach with a really long pier. It is a smaller town that hosts several events throughout the spring and summer months. In July and August, there is a Sand Festival, where people build huge sand sculptures on the beach.
Knokke is situated on the border with the Netherlands. It is the most upscale, snobby beach that exists on the Belgian coast. This town has some of the highest real estate prices in Belgium. Its nickname is “Brussels Beach,” as many wealthy people from Brussels have second residencies here. The city of Knokke has an interesting dike system. It is located by Zwin, a pleasant nature preserve.
Here are some of the best international nude beaches. They are based on their natural beauty, and ability to feel comfortable bare. If you are a naturalist, or just love being bare, these are good countries to move!
This beach is located in Southern Crete, and is accessible via boat or hiking through rocks to a goat fence with a gate! Make sure to go prepared to this beach, as there is nowhere to purchase food or drink. Most of the nudity can be found on the north area of the beach with the rock sculptures.
Nudity is required at this gorgeous beach. There are different areas for families, couples and unaccompanied men. Brazilians are beautiful; and this is the best Brazilian naturalist beach!
This beach is located on the Tillgerry Peninsula and Tomaree Peninsula. This is not only a nude beach, but the dolphin capital of Australia. They hold a Nude Beach Carnival every November, with nude volleyball and tug of wars!
Wreck Beach is located in the temperate region of Canada, so make sure to head there in the spring or summer. You can even spend mornings skiing and then the afternoons at the ever-green laced nude beach.
This beach town is located in the Northern coast of Jamaica. There are many resorts here with nude beaches where you can swim with the dolphins. It is a popular tourist spot with a happening nightlife scene.
There are two nude beaches in this town by the resorts. It comes complete with stretches of golden sand, and welcome families.
This nude beach is located on the French Mediterranean coast, in the calmer area of the sea. There are many resorts on the fine, golden 1 km stretch of sand.
This beach is on the south-east Costa Almeria in Spain, which has a dry, warm desert climate for most of the year. It is the only year-round naturalist resort in mainland Europe.
Banana Beach consists of three nude beaches on the tip of Skiathos, a small Greek island on the Aegean Sea. You can see dolphins swimming off the coast.
This Naturalist Camp was established in the 1960s. It comes complete with a clean sea and and lush green areas.
This famous American beach is located in Miami-Dade County, and has a designated clothing-optional space. It is great for day visits, and there are food and drinks available on site
beach stretches over 10 kilometers, and has very clean sand and water. There is a lighthouse and outrageous sand dunes.
This beach has beautiful white sand dunes and much nudity. They hold a nudist Olympics in January or February, and have naked three-legged races and a “best bum” contest. Australians are really into their naked competitions!