All Those Who Believe That Croatia Is A Conservative Country, Will Be Surprised At The Indisputable Fact That The Adriatic Coast Is One Of The Most Reasonable Naturist Destinations In The World, And Rab Island Cradle Of Naturist Tourism.

Foreign media frequently describe Croatia as a ‘naturist shangri la ‘, it’s 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 article about the ten islands for all sorts of folk CNN named Rab a nirvana for nudists, because 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 town central authority, to swim naked in Kandalora and from then on this island nurtures the convention of nudism.

As a good location for nudists, CNN highlights Lopar with its 3 beaches -Sahara, Stolac and Ciganka, and after bathing, visit to the old town of Rab is recommended.

On the same list, CNN advises 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 advised to environmental enthusiasts.

Loners should visit Ogasawara, Japan, family folk should go to Oahu in Hawaii, while shopaholics should go to HK. Ibiza is still a perfect destination for clubbers, the celebrities spies should go to St. Bartz this year, and gastronomes are advised to go to Sicily.

However Croatia, with its thousand islands, has all in one ; quiet places for relaxation, clubbing spots, nirvana for gourments and stars are more and more frequent guests in Croatia.

All those who believe that Croatia is a conservative country, will be shocked at the indisputable fact that the Adriatic coast is one of the most long suffering naturist destinations in the world, and Rab island cradle of naturist tourism.

Naturism in Croatia dates back in 1936, when the 1st naturist beach on the island of Rab was opened – Shangri la Beach.

Nude bathing season on Rab was opened by English king Edward VIII, who a few months later was the 1st king who surrendered for the love of divorced American Wallis Simpson. It’s the island of Rab that was on CNN’s list of the ten top destinations for nudists.

CNN also highlights Lopar with three beaches – Sahara, Stolac and Ciganka, as good sites for nudists.

Given the long tradition of nudism toleration, Croatia was often described as a ‘naturist paradise’. It is fascinating that it is 3rd in the world, behind France and Germany. It is estimated that every 5th customer of Croatian coast wants to swim naked.

Most nudist camps are situated in Istria, as much as 6. Among them is Koversada in Vrsar, the largest naturist resort in Europe, positioned on 120 acres, with over 5,000 meters of the coast.

The peak of the season is annual contest for Miss Nudism, which is organised each Aug on the sandy beach of the camp. The legends say that the famous adventurer Casanova was the 1st 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 cape in Funtana. There are a few free beaches open in the vicinity of Rovinj, Porec and Medulin.

In middle Dalmatia, island of Hvar is the most famous naturist destination. Beach on the island Zecevo is accessible by ship from Jelsa, while from the city of Hvar, just about all day, it’s possible to get to the beach Jerolim, Stipanska, Mlin or somewhat remote Palmizana.

Close by Makarska are famous beaches Vrulja ( between Pisak and Brela ), and Dracevac between Tucepi and Podgora, but also part of the beach of St. Peter, on a spur within the city. The most beautiful and most renowned is beach Nugal which is located close to the town of Makarska.

In Dubrovnik area nudists enjoy on the Elaphite Islands.

And anyway Adriatic coast is good for the first naturist experiences, and all day pleasure in the freedom of spirit and body as reported tagza.com.