Foreign Media Frequently Describe Croatia As A ‘Naturist Nirvana ‘, Therefore It’s Not Surprising That CNN Named Island Of Rab Top Destination For Nudists.
Foreign media often describe Croatia as a ‘naturist paradise ‘, it is therefore not surprising that CNN named island of Rab top destination for nudists.
Rab island in Croatia is announced the birth place of nudism. In the essay about the ten islands for all types of folk CNN named Rab a paradise for nudists, as the island is the birthplace of the modern ‘nude swimming’.
Back in 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII. With his spouse Wallis Simpson received authorization from the city central authority, to swim exposed in Kandalora and from then on this island nurtures the tradition of nudism.
As a good location for nudists, CNN highlights Lopar with its three beaches -Sahara, Stolac and Ciganka, and after showering, visit to the old city of Rab is recommended.
On the same list, CNN recommends millionaires to go to the island of Musha Cay in the Bahamas, couples are advised to go to Lizard Island in Australia, and the island of Sark is recommended to environmental enthusiasts.
Loners should visit Ogasawara, Japan, family folk should go to Oahu in Hawaii, while shopaholics should go to Hong Kong. Ibiza is still the ultimate destination for clubbers, the celebs spies should go to St. Bartz this year, and gourmets are advised to go to Sicily.
Croatia, with its thousand islands, has all in one ; quiet places for relaxation, clubbing spots, paradise for gourments and stars are more and more frequent guests in Croatia.
All of those that believe that Croatia is a conservative country, will be stunned at the proven fact that the Adriatic coast is one of the most tolerant naturist destinations in the world, and Rab island cradle of naturist tourism.
Naturism in Croatia dates back in 1936, when the first naturist beach on the island of Rab was opened – Paradise Beach.
Naked bathing season on Rab was opened by English king Edward VIII, who a few months later became the first king who abdicated for the love of divorced American Wallis Simpson. It’s the island of Rab that was on CNN’s list of the ten top places for nudists.
CNN also highlights Lopar with 3 beaches – Sahara, Stolac and Ciganka, as good sites for nudists.
Given the impressive record of nudism toleration, Croatia was frequently called a ‘naturist paradise’. It is interesting it’s third in the world, behind France and Germany. It is estimated that every fifth purchaser of Croatian coast wants to swim exposed.
Most nudist camps are situated in Istria, as many as six. Among them is Koversada in Vrsar, the biggest naturist resort in Europe, located on 120 acres, with more than 5,000 meters of the coast.
The top of the season is annual contest for Miss Nudism, which is organised every August on the sandy beach of the camp. The legends say that the famous daredevil Casanova was the first naturist on the Koversada islet.
Besides Koversada, known camps in Istria are Kanegra near Umag, Valalta at the entrance to the Lim channel, Solaris and Ulika near Porec and camp on the headland in Funtana. There also are one or two free beaches open in the vicinity of Rovinj, Porec and Medulin.
In middle Dalmatia, island of Hvar is the most renowned naturist destination. Beach on the island Zecevo is accessible by ship from Jelsa, while from the town of Hvar, almost the entire day, it’s easy to get to the beach Jerolim, Stipanska, Mlin or moderately remote Palmizana.
Nearby Makarska are famous beaches Vrulja ( between Pisak and Brela ), and Dracevac between Tucepi and Podgora, but also a part of the beach of St. Peter, on a headland in the town. The most pretty and most noted is beach Nugal which is found near the city of Makarska.
In Dubrovnik area nudists enjoy on the Elaphite Islands.
In any case Adriatic coast is perfect for the first naturist experiences, and all day enjoyment in the liberty of spirit and body as reported tagza.com.
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