Frequently
asked questions (FAQ's)
Why
come to Croatia?
Is naturism legal in Croatia?
When is the best time to come?
Is it safe over there?
Do I need any kind of membership?
Singles policy?
How about topless?
Clothing optional?
Are all naturist beaches listed
here?
- Why
to choose Croatia for your naturist holiday?
As said before, Croatia has a long naturism tradition
that goes way back in the early 20th century.
For decades Croatia has been one of the favorite
naturist destinations of western Europeans. Today
there are more than 30 official naturist campsites,
tourist villages, hotels, apartments, beaches
and numerous more unofficial naturist bathing
places.
If you like exclusive naturist resorts with full
equipment Croatia is for you.
If you prefer unofficial, laid back naturist beaches,
Croatia is for you.
If you are a nautical naturist Croatia is ideal
for you. Today there are 41 marinas with all necessary
accompanying facilities at its disposal.
And finally, if you prefer remote, secluded beaches,
where you can be alone Croatia is for you again.
Croatia has more than 1000 islands, many beautiful
bays and surely you can find a spot for you surrounded
with pine forest and olive trees . Adriatic sea
along Croatian coast is one of the cleanest seas
in the World with translucent, azure color ideal
for swimming, diving, boating...
But Croatia offers not only unspoiled nature and
beauty. When you've done with sunbathing and swimming
you can enjoy in small fishermen Mediterranean
villages, ancient towns and monuments (does Dubrovnik
ring a bell?), beautiful architecture , cultural
events, entertainment, excellent food and wine
and laid back atmosphere that everybody notice
in Croatia. It is not surprisingly that author
George Bernard Shaw called it "...a paradise on
Earth...". So maybe next time when you think about
your naturist vacation, think Croatia.
-
Is naturism legal in
Croatia?
Yes, naturism is well accepted all along Croatian
Adriatic coast. Except in official naturist beaches
and resorts you can enjoy in many more unofficial
and you don't have to worry about police or any
other kind of harassment. Topless is very common
on other (textile) beaches.
Maybe it is not unimportant to point out that
naturist beaches aren't in remote hard to find
areas. Most of them are usually just a walk away
distance from centers of towns, villages or resorts.
Many of the regular beaches have also a naturist
section (usually at the end of the beach). So
wherever you come, you can be sure there is a
naturist beach too.
-
When is the best time
to come?
In summer, of course! July and August are the
warmest months when the sea temperature reaches
up to 28° C (83° F). In that period most of the
tourists come. If you prefer not so hot weather
, maybe June and September are for you. Water
is still warm, you will get plenty of sunshine
and resorts are not so crowded. Swimming and sunbathing
is also possible in May or October (if you are
not afraid of a bit colder water).
Croatia
has survived some tragic years in the early 90's
but Croatia's charms are largely intact. Most
of the areas popular with travelers emerged unscathed
or have been restored since the war. Today Croatia
is safe as any other country if not even more.
It is very unlikely that you will experience any
kind of violence. Crime level is very low and
you will feel perfectly safe.
- Do
I have to be a member to get into naturist resorts?
Yes
and no. In Croatia naturist resorts and beaches
are open to everybody. You don't need INF-FNI
or any other membership to get into naturist resorts.
However, if you have one most resorts will give
you a discount (5-15%). Also some naturist resorts
(Koversada, Solaris...) require valid INF card
from single men in order to get in the resort.
- Are
there any naturist singles friendly resorts?
Most
of the Croatian naturist resorts are family oriented,
but you don't have to worry, singles are welcome
everywhere.
- Is
topless common in Croatia?
Yes,
very much. In fact topless is practiced on every
beach in Croatia and it is considered normal.
- How
about clothing optional beaches and resorts?
Most
of the beaches in Croatia are clothing optional.
Nude use is not allowed only on beaches in center
of towns and villages. Most of the other beaches
have sections for textile sunbathers and for naturists.
Naturist part is usually at one side of the beach,
but not very far and there are no fences between
naturist and textile sections. Often you can see
clothed people among nude ones and vice versa.
Also, most of the naturist resorts are laid back
and tolerate clothing optional policy.
Croatia has many coves and isolated beaches. Some
of them are accessible only by boat. They are
all clothing optional. People are relaxed, some
wear swimsuits, some are nude and it seems everybody
is happy with that. It is strictly up to you to.
- Are
all naturist beaches listed here?
It
is almost impossible to list all of naturist beaches
along Croatian Adriatic coast. Everywhere there
are many little, hidden coves often used by naturist.
Anywhere you come, you can be sure, naturist beach
is somewhere in the vicinity. Still we'll continue
adding naturist beaches to our listing as we find
information. If you know naturist beach which
is not listed here, please contact
Croatia Naturally or go to the Beach
Report section and send us your report
by filling out little form. Thanks.
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