The beach of Matala on a secluded shore on the south side of Crete is a hotspot for nude sunbathing in Greece. It is among the 20 best in the world, according to CNN.
Named after its ocher-colored sand and cliffs, Red Beach (or Kokkini Ammos) is reached via a 20-minute hike from Matala or a very short boat ride from the village waterfront.
Pioneered by Euro hippies during the 1960s, the beach offers chair and umbrella rentals and is home to a funky little bar called Yiannis that’s renowned for its mojitos.
Lithuania: Nida Nude Beach
New Zealand: Little Palm Beach, Waiheke
Croatia: Nugal Beach
Massachusetts: Moshup Beach, Martha’s Vineyard
California: Black’s Beach, La Jolla
Australia: Lady Bay Beach, Sydney
Germany: Buhne 16, Sylt
Canada: Wreck Beach, Vancouver
St. Barts: Anse de Grande Saline
Spain: Platja des Cavallet, Ibiza
Hawaii: Little Beach, Maui
France: Cap d’Agde beach
South Africa: Mpenjati Beach, KwaZulu-Natal
Mexico: Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca
Israel: Metsoke Dragot
Brazil: Praia Massarandupió, Bahia
Italy: Spiaggia di Guvano, Vernazza
Florida: Haulover Beach Park, Miami
