Ireland is fast becoming one of the world's best nudist beach destinations.
The Emerald Isle, not known for public nudity, has now joined Spain, France, Italy and Croatia in the top ranks of nudist beaches.
The south west of the country is particularly popular with nude sunbathers who enjoy the benign climate courtesy of the Gulf Stream.
Fans say that Ireland's climate is actually perfect for nude beach-going.
These are the top five destinations in Ireland as reported by nude beach lovers!
Silver Strand Beach, Barna, County Galway
Silver Strand is about four miles away from Galway and naturists flock to the small beach just off the main beach. To access the nudist beach, walk for about 20 minutes on the stone path. The perfectly quiet beach is in a beautiful setting and well worth the walk to get there.
Roundstone, County Galway
This beach, which is surrounded by stunning scenery including rivers, beaches lakes and mountains, is off the Galway – Clifden road at the exit marked Roundstone.
Naturists must walk the full length of the beach and then take a path up the hill to a gate. Another path leads across the headland from the gate to a sandy cove which is barely visible until you are nearly on top of it.
West Cork, County Cork
Stunning West Cork offers dozens of quiet and secluded coves. Perfect destinations include the eastern and western sides of Clonakilty Bay, Dunowen with its rocky cliffs, Dunny Cove and Sands Cove while Glandore includes the famous rocky Prison Cove that is a long-accepted haven for naturists.
Naturists can also explore Simons Cove, Roaring Water Bay, Lough Hyne and the magnificent Beara peninsula which have many deserted beaches for nude beach lovers.
Corballis, Donabate, County Dublin
Corballis is just off the busy M1 motorway which links Dublin to Belfast. The beach can be accessed by driving through Donabate to the beach itself. Naturists should park as far down the beach as possible but be careful of the soft sand when parking. Once parked, just walk down the beach for about 20 minutes until you come to the secluded area. Another option is to drive towards Donabate but turn right at the signpost for the Island Golf Club and Corballis Golf Club. There is a small lay by just before the entrance to the golf club where cars can be parked. Walk through the gate and follow the path over the dunes until you reach the beach. Once there, turn right and walk for another 15 minutes to the restful naturist area.
Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow
Brittas Bay is said to be one of the best naturist beaches on the east coast. It is certainly the most popular. The main beach is clothes-only and attracts campers and caravans at the weekend and during national holidays. The naturist beach, which is some two miles south of the main beach, is long and sandy, backed by large dunes but with a stony strip between the dunes and the water.
To get there, take the Junction 7 of the main Dublin-Wexford M11 south motorway, nine miles south of Rathnew. Follow the signpost for Jack White’s Cross and Pub and take the road until you can go no further. Take the turn right and follow the coast for about 2 miles until you come to an area marked "Buckrooney."
This area is gated and once you are through the gate, turn left and walk on the beach until you reach the fencing area on the dunes. This area is for naturists, however, the INA cautions that nude beach goers should not venture outside the protected area as the beach is so popular with clothed families.
For more information, contact the Irish Naturist Association (www.irishnaturism.org).
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.peterson | Apr 29, 2012, 06:36 PM EDT
There are many people that I would rather not see nude. Not only that, but I would rather not show off !!!
BARNEYKX | Feb 26, 2012, 04:50 PM EST
wait till berlusconi gets there
ciaradexy | Dec 19, 2011, 01:45 PM EST
Thyere not nudist beaches, theyre clothing optional beaches.
ellenfromcork | Jun 25, 2011, 11:44 AM EDT
The Queen visits Ireland, peace in the North, nude beaches in Ireland, well I can die now because I've seen it all.
galwaysegway | Jun 02, 2011, 08:22 PM EDT
Sorry to dissapoint you guys, but you're more likely to see leprachauns dancing nude at the crossroads than a nudist on an irish beach.....too cold!!! If you ARE in Galway come visit us at segwayadventures.ie, We guarantee the best craic you can have WITH YOUR CLOTHES ON!!!
srdools | Mar 07, 2011, 10:12 AM EST
You know what happened to George Costanza because of the cold water...
Blarneyrock | Mar 02, 2011, 11:45 AM EST
Wow!!! Nuditity in Ireland. We are headed in the right direction!!
JanAndy | Oct 19, 2010, 10:40 AM EDT
Seem to think you need to be very lucky with the weather from my time visiting the emerald isle, I have visited many nudist beaches across Europe so guess I should give it a try, anyone suggest a busy beach as don't want to end up on a beach with a small group of naked men.
Dublinjas | Oct 19, 2010, 02:56 AM EDT
Sure ...The Irish are 100% Prostitutes now ...They will sell you anything...That's what comes of having an ugly whore like Brian the Pig as a leader.
Greeniny | Jul 16, 2010, 07:37 AM EDT
Its a shame some people in this country think there climate is so terrible i think its actually one of he most gentle climates in the world, and they dont apriecate what they have, the west has a temperature range of ten dergees the year round and the fact that it rains even in summer means that its always green and never cooks into a desert like many places do.as for the beaches even californians complain about there beaches being cold..and ive been on plenty of irish beaches with out a coat on and im wearing shorts right now so i think its not as bad you might be made to think it is!!
KMcSinger | Jun 14, 2010, 12:06 PM EDT
This is a bit of a joke. You can barely sit on a beach in Ireland with your swimsuit on, let alone nude, because of the freezing cold. Most parents put their kids in wetsuits on the beach, because it's usually cold and rainy!
Ernesider | Jun 13, 2010, 06:48 PM EDT
... not sure how you ommitted the Drumavanty River estuary where she flows into the River Erne less than a mile above the town of Belleek. Just be careful that young John doesn't have his old bull out in the field as you are accessing this beauty spot. Let me know how you got on.
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Shelagh | Jun 11, 2010, 11:17 PM EDT
Good luck! you can be as naked as you want to be, but don't forget your umbrella!
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WoundedKnee | Jun 11, 2010, 08:21 PM EDT
From my experience, Irish beaches are best enjoyed wrapped in an overcoat and scarf.
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Must be quite... bracing.
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