Naturist Holidays

Staying in the UK

A number of UK naturist clubs run as holiday parks in their own right, with static caravans, camping pitches and, in some cases, self-catering lodges available to visitors and members alike. This is usually the gentlest way to try an extended naturist stay: familiar British countryside, no language barrier, and the same club etiquette described in our Naturist Clubs guide. British Naturism's directory lists which affiliated clubs offer overnight accommodation.

Naturism further afield

For readers wanting more sun and a longer season, continental Europe has a much larger and more developed naturist tourism industry than the UK — particularly France (the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts), Croatia, and parts of Spain and Germany. These range from small campsites to large, fully self-contained naturist holiday villages with shops, restaurants and beaches, where nudity is simply the default rather than a special arrangement. Boris Naturi writes about visiting exactly this kind of naturist community in continental Europe in Finding Freedom – In My Skin, and it's a good primer for what the culture actually feels like on the ground.

Booking sensibly

• Book directly with recognised naturist sites where possible, or through established naturist travel agents — a normal-looking holiday listing that mentions "clothing optional" isn't necessarily a genuine naturist venue.
• Check the site's family policy if travelling with children — some resorts are adults-only, others are strongly family-oriented.
• Pack for sun exposure you're not used to. High-factor sun cream, a hat, and a good book matter more on a naturist holiday than most others.
• Read the site's code of conduct in advance so there are no surprises about photography, behaviour or dress-code exceptions (dining areas, for instance, often require some clothing).