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Foreign Media Often 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 shangri la ‘, it is therefore not surprising that CNN named island of Rab top destination for nudists.
Rab island in Croatia is declared the birth place of nudism. In the article about the ten islands for all types of folk CNN named Rab a shangri la for nudists, because the island is the birthplace of the modern ‘nude swimming’.
Back in 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII. With his better half Wallis Simpson received authorization from the city state, 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 3 beaches -Sahara, Stolac and Ciganka, and after bathing, visit to the old city of Rab is recommended.
On the same list, CNN advises millionaires to go to the island of Musha Cay in the Bahamas, couples are suggested 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 HK. Ibiza is still an ideal destination for clubbers, the celebs spies should go to St. Bartz this year, and gourmets are suggested to visit Sicily.
Croatia, with its thousand islands, has all in one ; quiet places for relaxation, clubbing spots, heaven for gourments and celebrities are more frequent guests in Croatia.
All those who believe that Croatia is a conservative country, will be surprised 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 goes back in 1936, when the first naturist beach on the island of Rab was opened – Heaven Beach.
Nude showering season on Rab was opened by British king Edward VIII, who several months later was the first 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 tolerance, Croatia was often described as a ‘naturist paradise’. It is interesting it is 3rd in the world, behind France and Germany. It is ascertained that every fifth customer of Croatian coast wants to swim naked.
Most nudist camps are situated in Istria, as much as six. Among them is Koversada in Vrsar, the biggest naturist resort in Europe, positioned on 120 acres, with more than 5,000 meters of the coast.
The peak of the season is annual contest for Miss Nudism, which is arranged every Aug on the sandy beach of the camp. The legends say the famous adventurer 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 cape in Funtana. There also are a few free beaches open in the area 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 boat from Jelsa, while from the city of Hvar, almost all day, you can get to the beach Jerolim, Stipanska, Mlin or slightly 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 city. The most lovely and most renowned is beach Nugal which is located close to the city of Makarska.
In Dubrovnik area nudists enjoy on the Elaphite Islands.
Actually Adriatic coast is ideal for the first naturist experiences, and all day pleasure in the liberty of spirit and body as reported tagza.com.