Naturism Turkish style…
June 2, 2010Author: Sunboy

Naturism in Turkey
This article was contributed by Malty.
I’m sure it won’t surprise you to hear that to live nude in Turkey is to live hidden. Well…
If naturism is ill-considered by the majority of the population, it’s mostly a question of culture: although religion and politics are separated, most Turks are Muslim. Nudity is therefore not well-regarded, even judged outrageous, as much by Islam as by Catholicism. Turkish civil law condemns exhibitionism. Being naked can be considered as just that…
However, as in many topics, Turkey has some nice surprises for us. Since just this year, in fact, the Datça spit, in the south of Turkey, is home to the country’s first naturist hotel, the Golmar Adaburnu Hotel. The hotel is right on the seafront, just 15km from the town of Datça and about one hour from Marmaris.
The hotel is “sold” by tourism specialists as a naturist destination. I would say that is is more semi-naturist. Let me explain: the outdoor pool bar and terrace are naturist, but only between 8am and 8pm and guests are required to cover themselves inside the hotel.
To continue along the road of paradox, the beach in front of the hotel is a public, family beach so, unfortunately, non-naturist, even if topless bathing is authorised there. Fortunately, the hotel has its own naturist beach 20 minutes away and offers a free shuttle service. It’s a beautiful beach about 600m long with a bar, deck chairs and umbrellas plus showers and toilets.
To go there, you must book through a travel agency, like Peng Travel in the UK.
A part from this option, you can only get an all over tan in hidden coves. The website http://nudismtr.blogspot.com suggests a list of beaches and their location on the coast. The site is in Turkish and English. For those of you who speak neither, search the site with Google and click on “translate this page”.
If you want to discover the island of Cyprus, on the northern side (under Turkish control) you will also find some possibilities to offer yourself naked to the sun. Â The beaches of Salamis and Karpaz have been recommended to me.
Salamis Beach is about 15 minutes from Famagouste. The beach combines both the natural beauty of this spot and the ruins of the ancient city of Salamis.
The “naturist site” on the Karpaz Peninsula, near the village of Dipkarpaz, offers you the tranquillity of a magnificent beach with golden sand and clear water. To get there, follow the road to Golden Sands Beach and turn right at the Golden Beach Bar. You will see the Nikos B&B. Follow the beach track, turn right and walk until you reach the end of the beach (about 400m). There (if it’s still there) you will see a sign saying “NUDIST PLAJI”. If you continue walking till you reach the hill, you will find a long, deserted beach, protected by huge sand dunes. You will be particularly peaceful there.
So that sums up Turkey. I hope that this information will be of use to you and especially hope that you come and discover this magnificent country. In the meantime, stay naked!
Malty

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