| Naturist
etiquette
Where to take
off clothes?
Croatia has many unofficial naturist beaches where nudity is well
accepted. Most of the beaches outside of town's centers have naturist
and textile parts but don't risk causing offence by stripping off
in the 'textile' areas. If you are unsure which is which, as a rough
guide the further you walk from the point of access, the more acceptable
nudity is likely to be. Somewhere naturists and textiles are mixed
together. Use your common sense. If you don't see anybody else in
the nude, don't be the first one.
Photography
Be careful where you take photographs. Photographs and videos should
only be taken with the permission of those in the shot. While there
will be no problem with snapping your family or friends, you should
seek prior consent of anyone else who might also be in the photo.
Not everyone wants to end up in a stranger's photo album. Taking
photos of other, unknown, nude people is not acceptable and can
raise objections from those being photographed on the beach. Often
they can be banned from the beach. Attempting to take photos or
video of other people's children is likely to provoke the deepest
suspicion and cause to prosecute offenders to the fullest extent
of the law - especially any covert photography or video.
No
Overt Sexual Activity.
Nudity is not an invitation for something else. No overt sexual
activity is permitted.
Privacy
Respect the privacy and space of others. While naturists are a very
friendly bunch, many are at a resort or a beach for quiet time.
Body language should tell you they don't want to be disturbed. It's
not wrong to look for new friends - but it is rude to intrude when
you're unwelcome.
Sit on a towel
For hygienic reasons, use your own towel when sitting on benches,
chairs, pool furniture and other furniture, specially picnic table
tops (if you really have to sit on table tops in the first place).
Also, don't sit on anyone else's towel or blanket.
Tranquillity
Naturist beaches are havens of tranquillity, please be considerate
about playing amplified music or radios. Use earphones for if possible,
and if requested to 'turn it down', do so willingly.
Theft
Theft on a naturist beach is fortunately rare, but keep an eye on
your property and that of neighboring sunbathers when they move
away from it. Chances are, they'll being doing the same for you.
Respect the property of others.
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