‘A lack of respect’: Catalonian nudists campaign against clothed tourists
Naturist-Nudist Federation of Catalonia fighting an influx of swimwear-wearing newcomers who ‘make us uncomfortable’
July 2023
‘Every writer’s deepest fear’: what happened when I gave a book talk completely nude
At Nudefest, the UK’s largest naturist festival, I faced rows of unclothed nooks and visible crannies while discussing my writing. But would having my kit off prove a distraction?
June 2023
No sex on the beach, please: Dutch town tells nude sunbathers to put a lid on lust
The local authority in Veere has put up warning signs after a wave of complaints about frisky visitors to the nature reserve
April 2023
Nude landlord no excuse for holding back rent, rules German court
Frankfurt judges said people would have to lean far out of window to see naked sunbathing in courtyard
February 2023
Spanish holiday home naturists wrong to insist on nudity, court rules
Judges say policy for communal areas had a distressing effect on those who did not wish to practise them
January 2023
A new start after 60
A new start after 60: I became a naturist at 75 – and it felt like freedom
Stuart Haywood made his debut as a naturist at a ‘clothes optional’ day at a country house garden. His parents would not have approved
October 2022
Nearly 7m people in UK identify as naturists or nudists, survey suggests
Findings represent big increase on previous figures and upend perception of naturism as ‘something old retirees do’
August 2022
Bare with us: why naturism in Britain is booming
One of the unexpected results of the pandemic has been the rise of nudism – so much so that British Naturism is experiencing the fastest growth in new members in 100 years
July 2022
‘Nudity on the beach is normal’: how Sardinia is tapping into the naturist revival
‘People want to get their clothes off’: naturists catch eye of UK businesses
December 2021
From utopian dreams to Soho sleaze: the naked history of British nudism
A new book details how something that began as a utopian expression was co-opted by erotica and suppressed by the state. But our attitudes to nakedness also tell us a lot about ourselves
August 2021
Rift over naturism laid bare by bar on Spain’s oldest nudist beach
More than 1,700 people call on officials to preserve character of Costa Natura near Estepona
April 2021
Enclosed and exposed: UK naturist numbers soar in lockdown
British nudists’ group reports exponential growth in participation in online events since pandemic restrictions came into force
January 2021
Naturists criticise Durham police over Facebook post about arrest
Naturist group say post suggested public nudity was illegal, and could put them at risk of harassment
November 2020
Patrick review – shocking grief and startling nudity
After the death of his father, a troubled handyman sets out to find who stole his prized hammer in this quirky black comedy set in a Belgian nudist camp
August 2020
You swine! German nudist chases wild boar that stole laptop
Photographer who captured moment naked bather gave pursuit says ‘he gave it his all’
March 2020
Pass notes
Should making fun of naturists be classed as a hate crime?
British Naturism’s annual nude family swim has been targeted by clothed protesters. Is this fair?
November 2019
Purists v partiers: the battle between two popular nudist resorts
From the Guardian archive
The struggle within the naturist movement – archive, 1969
August 2019
The naked truth: is naturism dying out in Germany?
The practice of FKK – being naked in nature – has declined because of a new nudity taboo. But some groups are seeing a rise in membership
