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"Naturism is a way of living in harmony with nature, characterised by practicing nudity in public, with the purpose of favouring one's own respect, respect for other persons and for the environment"
1974, International Naturist's Federation - 14th World Naturists' Congress.

Croatia was the first European country to popularise the concept of naturism, whilst in other European countries naturism was limited exclusively to members of clubs. Its first expansion started in the Sixties when the first naturist campsites were opened in Istria and Dalmatia. Today Croatia has a rich supply of services for naturism: beaches, campsites, hotels, apartments and tourist settlements. Naturist beaches in Croatia are called "FKK" abbreviation of the German word "Freikorkultur" (Free Body Culture). Most of the other beaches have areas for "dressed" swimmers and areas for naturists. The area for the naturists is usually on the side of the beach, never very distant and not clearly separated from the rest. Moreover, in numerous coves and small bays, some of them can be reached only by sea, there are people swimming together with naturists and nobody pays any attention to differences. Naturism represents an important share of Croatian tourism and it is deemed that about 15% of the tourist in Croatia are naturists or nudists. That means that almost 1,000,000 naturists visit Croatia every year. Tha should not surprise you, if you consider Croatia's 1,000 islands and its marvellous bays it is not difficult, on board your own craft, to find a quiet place in the Mediterranean macchia, surrounded by pine forest or centuries old olive trees, where you can feel free from any social convention.


Here is a list of some of naturist beaches in Croatia:

ISTRIA

- Medulin: Medulin naturist beach. The Kažela resort is 2 km away from Medulin and about 12 km south of Pula and spreads in a large area with a beach 1,5 km long, where there is a separate section for nudists.

- Novigrad: Karpinjan naturist beach. Situated on the Karpinjan peninsula, north of the town of Novigrad, besides the new marina. The beach is rocky, covers an area of about 200 metres, and is easily accessible from the sea.

- Porec: Sveti Nikola naturist beach. The beach is very small and rocky and is not longer than 200 metres.

- Porec: Zelena Laguna naturist beach.A campsite 6 km from Poreč with a nudists' beach in the area to the east.

- Rovinj: Valalta. The Valalta Naturist Resort, extending on 47 hectares con host about 4,000 guests. That is one of the first Naturist Resorts in Europe (1968) and is situated in a picturesque landscape with 5 km of pebbly beach.

- Rovinj: Red Island (Crveni otok). The beach is on Red Island, at about fifteen minutes by boat from the centre of Rovinj, and appears really like a piece of heaven, a true pearl surrounded by the sea. Red Island consists of two islets, St. Andrew and Masking. Connected by a dam. The vegetation on the island is so beautiful and for that reason it used to be called Flowered Garden. Masking islet is reserved for naturists.

- Rovinj: Sv. Katarina. The beach is in the east part of the island, only 5 minutes by boat from Rovinj.

- Rovinj: Zlatni Rt - Punta Corrente and Polari. The coast is very rocky and there are small beaches of white pebbles. At Corrente Cape, east, there is a pier where crafts can be moored temporarily, in front of a small bay. The restaurant is situated in a stone building, used by count Huetterott as stable for his horses on the way to the island of Sant'Andrea (Red Island). There is a beautiful view from the Cape.

- Umag: Kanegra naturist beach.The beach is in the Kanegra campsite, inside the gulf of Piran, one of the most beautiful bays on Umag Riviera, immersed into rich Mediterranean vegetation and surrounded by a marvellous pebble beach. Part of the campsite is reserved for naturists.

- Umag: Katoro naturist beach. The naturist beach is situated inside the "Sol Polynesia" tourist settlement, at Katoro 3 km away from Umag. That is a popular beach, especially on weekends, when many Italians, Slovenians and local inhabitants come to enjoy the warm sun.

- Vrsar: Koversada naturist beach.That naturist resort is probably the best known in Europe. It was founded in 1961. Many naturists coming from all over the world come every year for the nature, warm climate crystal clear and clean sea. The beach is rocky and in some zones sand and pebbles were spread.


KVARNER

- Cres island: Valun naturist beach.The beach is situated close to the Valun port, but that is not a beach for naturists only.

- Krk Island: Banculuka naturist beach.Baška and its waters are adequate for highly skilled surfers, due to strong bora (up to 30 knots) blowing directly from Senj. That locality is known as the place in Croatia with the strongest bora. When bora is blowing strongly, approach from the sea could be difficult. The best approach is from the naturist campsite Banculuka. So, if you a good surfer and a naturist as well, that could be the place for you. Baška for sure is not a place for beginners and amateurs, due to the strong wind and big dangerous waves. That is, however, the ideal place for professionals looking in search of adrenalin.

- Mošcenicka Draga, close to Opatija: Naturist beach.Mošćeničla Draga is a bathing place 13 km away south from the tourist complex of Opatija and is well known for its beach, the wider and the most beautiful on Opatija Riviera. The place is surrounded by rich vegetation and offers a pebble beach, 2 km long. The small naturist beach, surrounded by rocks, is at a short distance from Mošćeničla Draga, south of the centre of the village, underneath the narrow road, after the last restaurant.

- Rab Island: Kandarola naturist beach.This popular and well organised naturist beach, with restaurant and sports premises, is situated on the south end of Frkanj beach (part of the bigger Kalifront peninsula), facing Palit, a modern suburb of the town of Rab. The west bank of Kalifront peninsula is rocky, frequently visited by tourists sailing in sailing and motor boats.

- Rab Island: Mirine naturist beach.The long beach is close to the port of Pudarica and the village of Barbat, on west side of the island, immediately after the port of Jalbanac-Misnjak. That is an official naturist beach.

- Rab island: Sahara, Ciganka, Stolac naturist beach.Lopar is the place situated at the north tip of the island and at longest distance from the town of Rab (13 km). As a natural phenomenon, Lopar is a famous locality with 22 sandy beaches, shallow waters good for small children, old persons and persons suffering from rheumatism. Three, out of 22 beaches, are naturist beaches.

DALMATIA

- Baška Voda: Baska Voda naturist beach.This is beach is situated at the "exit" of Baška Voda, south of the village, after "Oseka" snack bar. The beach is not exclusively naturist, but in a large share used by naturists.

- Biograd: Crvena Luka naturist beach.The locality of Crvena Luka is situated in a large sandy bay, 5 km south of Biograd. The whole settlement consist of one hotel, apartments and one campsite, and can host more than 2,000 visitors. Sections of fine sand are replaced by sections of small pebbles in the whole length of the beach, which is protected form the wind and waves. The naturist beach is in the north side of the bay.

- Brač island, Bol: Zlatni Rat-Paklina beach.On the south side of the island, close to the village of Bol, there is the "Zlatni Rat" (Golden Horn) beach, famous all over the world. In the nearby coves and bays you can find many sandy or pebble beaches. One of the most beautiful is the Paklina FKK beach. It is situated on the utmost west tip of the famous "Golden Horn". If you want to stay in more isolated places, walking westwards you will come across small pebble and rocky bays. Due to wind, Bol is famous for windsurfing and that is the ideal place for windsurfing fans. Other naturist beaches on the island can be found on the east coast, between Supetar and Sumartin.

- Cavtat, close to Dubrovnik: Supetar naturist beach.That beach is situated on the small island of Supeata, in front of the town of Cavtat, south of Dubrovnik. That is a rocky beach. The small port of the town of Cavtat, with its jolly promenade, is the "essential" stop if you visit Dubrovnik area.

- Dubrovnik: Cava naturist beach.The beach is situated on Babin Kuk peninsula, about 6 km north-west of the historical nucleus of Dubrovnik. The beach is mainly rocky, with big pebbles among rocks. It is rather narrow (about 10 m) and about 300 m long.

- Dubrovnik: Lokrum naturist beach.The island of Lokrum is a natural exotic park, with tropical and sub-tropical plants and a unique botanical garden. Thought as the island on which Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked, Lokrum is crossed by paths leading through fresh pine tree forests. Larger rocky beaches spread along the east side of the island and there is a naturist section (FKK) on its east tip.

- Hvar: Jerolim naturist beach.On Jerolim island, just opposite the town of Hvar, there is a naturist beach known for a long time and very famous. There are showers and a shop in the beach. Although very crowded, you can find many isolated places.

- Hvar: Stipanska naturist beach.On Jerolim island, just opposite the town of Hvar, there is a naturist beach known for a long time and very famous. There are showers and a shop in the beach. Although very crowded, you can find many isolated places.

- Hvar, Vrboska: Vrboska nudist camp beach.The beach starts from a campsite FKK, and is about 200 m long, rocky, but with many easy accesses to the sea and with some terraced areas.

- Igrane, near Makarska: Igrane naturist beach.Igrane is a village with a small port on Makarska Riviera, 15 km south-east of Makarska and 7 km from Podgora. It is situated on a small peninsula, with a large sandy beach (1.5 km), on south-east coast. About 10 minutes on foot from the centre of the village there is a naturist beach, parts of which is rocky with small pebbles, and a pleasant shade made by pine trees.

- Koločep island: Koločep FKK beach.On the small island of Koločep, 3 km north of Dubrovnik, the vegetation is sub-tropical and there grow pine trees, cypress trees, aloe, cactus and all typical Mediterranean fruits. Those that want to run away from hectic cities, can enjoy pleasant walks, beautiful beaches and numerous small coves, where they relax undisturbed. The marvellous naturist sand beach is situated close to "Villa Ruza", part of "Ville Koločep" hotel, in the north-east zone of the island (Donje Celo village).

- Korčula, Badija: Badija FKK beach.The beach is situated on the desert islet of Badija, east of the hamlet of Korčula, twenty minutes by boat. Its surface is about one square kilometre, and the islet is covered by a thick Mediterranean macchia of pine trees, cypress trees and olive trees. The beach is rocky with a small pebble zone and the sea is crystal clear and very pleasant to swim in. Not far from Badija there are two more islands: Velika and Mala Supa, frequently visited by naturists.

- Korčula, Lumbarda: Lenga FKK beach.That is a naturist beach about 1 km east of the centre of Lombarda, on Korčula island. The beach is along part of the coast with a few small and nice coves. The sea is particularly beautiful, clear and blue. Although the majority of the visitors are naturists, "dressed" swimmers can be met there as well.

- Korcula, Vela Luka: Proizd naturist beach The naturist beach is situated close to Vela Luka, on the small islet of Proizd. And is also called "love island". The town and the port of Vela Luka, on the north side of Korčula, are less frequented by mass tourism and are situated in a protected bay, closed by the islets of Osijak, Kamenjak, Gubeša and Proizd. Southwards, a series of bays make the south region one of the most savage places, fit for those who are searching a comeback to primitive life. That is a deeply Mediterranean land, unpolluted and rich in colours, tastes and smells. You must visit the islands around Vela Luka , the bays and the small villages of Gradina, Triluke, Grščica and Prizba, ideal for a day's trip. The islet of Proizd, immediately out of the Vela Luka bay, is a natural unpolluted oasis: crystal clear sea, white rocks, naturist beaches and vegetation growing luxuriously, are the principal attractions. The Proizd restaurant on the islet, serves delicious fish dishes, traditionally grilled meat and fine Korčula wines.

- Korčula, Račišće: Vaja naturist beach.That small white pebble beach is situated about 1 km away from the village of Račišće. Its crystal clear waters are an ideal place for swimming, as well as the bay of Samograd, with a rock whose entrance is covered with bushes. Račišće is 12 km away from Korčula (direction west), immersed in green of a splendid bay where the Korčula Channel meets Peljašac sea.

- Makarska / Tučepi: Nugal naturist beach.The beach is situated in the small village of Tučepi, 3 km south of Makarska, close to Jadran hotel, and is a splendid pebble and rocky beach.

- Makarska: Sv Petar naturist beach.Sv. Petar is a small peninsula in the centre of Makarska and owns its name to St. Peter's church, from 15th century, of which there are only remains. The naturist beach is 100 m away from the port light.

- Mljet: Blace naturist beach.The beach is not exclusively naturist, and is situated in the most beautiful sandy bay on south-east part of the island. Isolated and away from crowded places, Blace beach, south faces open sea, but it is still protected by reefs. It is about 1 km long and surrounded by a hundred years old pine tree forest and is a clear example of primordial intact nature. There are not official naturist beaches on the island of Mljet, but the island offers hundreds of nice coves and bays; many of them can be reached only by boat, and there you can be undisturbed and enjoy maximum privacy.

- Murter, Tisno-Jezera: Sv.Andrija naturist beach.Sv. Andrija is a beach of the village of Tisno, south of the centre of the old village. The naturist part is rocky.

- Peljesac: Pricavac naturist beach.The rocky beach is situated close to the village Lovise on the north-west tip of the peninsula. Lovište is a small fishermen village, 15 km west of Orebić.

- Plat, between Cavtat and Dubrovnik: Plat FKK beach.The village of Plat is situated between Cavtat and Mlini, about 12 km south of Dubrovnik. That zone is called Župa Dubrovačka and comprises the hamlets of Kupari, Srebreno, Mlini, Soline and Plat. Plat is a small oasis of peace and quiet, known for its luxuriously growing vegetation and for pebble and sandy beaches. Once a fishermen's village, Plat developed thanks to summer tourism.

- Prvić, close to Vodice and Šibenik: Prvic naturist beach.Prvić is an island in the Šibenik archipelago, about 1 n/m from Vodice. The island is an ideal destination for a day's trip, for all those staying in Vodice or in the surroundings. Prvić is a hilly island, covered with a Mediterranean macchia. With vineyards and olive trees, any many picturesque nays and coves. On the island of Prvić there are two quiet villages, Prvić Luka and Šepurine, preserving the ancient Mediterranean charm. The naturist beach is situated near the village Šepurine, at6 a 15 minute of walk, south of the port. The beach is rocky with flat rocks to sunbathe. There are small pebble bays.

- Šabunike, close to Nin and Zadar: Sabunike naturist beach.Šabunike and Zaton are small villages about 15 km (Šabunike) and 10 km (Zaton= north of Zadar, only a few kilometres from Nin. That area has some marvellous sandy beaches, some of them frequently visited by naturists.

- Vis,Rukavac: Ruda naturist beach.The beach consists of a large bay. On the beginning of the bay there is a large pebble beach and high rocks on the left. On the right the beach there are quite high reefs and flat to be comfortable. In the end of the bay there is another pebble beach, mostly visited by couples and families, mostly naturist.

- Vodice: Plitka Punta naturist beach.The naturist beach is situated in the bay of Plitka Punta. Between Vodice and Tribunj. After the promenade between Vodice and Tribunj was built, that beach became less popular due to the number of persons walking along the promenade.