Family nudism in Croatia

"In our 'golden' years of naturism, I mean the eighties of the last century, there were all naturists, from the young to the old, with an even distribution of female and male members and all professional qualifications. In fact, higher education was dominant, among the members were doctors, lawyers, actors... Today, our membership is getting old. It is similar in Europe, but there are more opportunities to renew membership with young naturists, for example by organizing camps for young naturists and the like." However, there is also a logical explanation why there are fewer and fewer highly educated naturists, generally those who earn better on average, including the upper middle class.

"That upper middle and upper class has its own holiday homes. How many of them are still naturists who go to 'wild' naturist beaches, we at the Croatian Naturist Association have no data." It is to be expected that many give up such a way of life when they become parents, but Žugčić assures us that this is not exactly the case. Naturist beaches and camps, contrary to prejudices, are actually teeming with family people. Although many view naturism, purely because of nudity, in a sexual context, those who are "domesticated" in naturist centers say the complete opposite. "In our camps, you can see that there are many young couples with small children," says the president of the Society of Naturists. "Naturism is a family way of life, so children are welcome on naturist beaches. On real naturist beaches, there are no excesses that would prevent children from being there.

Today, young people prefer a more dynamic way of vacationing, so today there are fewer of them in naturist camps, but when they become parents, they return to naturism, because then a more peaceful way of vacationing suits them." He explained to us "the first naturist in Croatia" and how difficult it is to go to the beach for the first time. "People are usually uncomfortable, it's a natural fear of the unknown, and some natural fear is the reaction of those who are on a nudist beach on their home turf." However, Žugčić tells me, there is no reason to do so. "People are often hindered by their upbringing and the environment in which they live. Going to a naturist beach changes that.

The discomfort will quickly disappear when new naturists see that no one is staring, and that they don't really notice the nudity. It will be replaced by a feeling of freedom for the majority. Those who become naturists once remain naturists forever." Then he revealed why he would recommend going to a nudist beach to a "textile", as people who prefer to wear swimwear are called in slang. "There are many reasons to recommend going to a naturist beach. However, I would like to point out only one thing: after staying on a nudist beach, you will feel better in every way."

If you yourself decide to try this way of bathing and sunbathing, one thing is mandatory - a towel. For hygienic reasons, it is a necessary prop if you want to sit or lie down somewhere. One more thing should be warned - forget cell phones and photography. It is allowed only in exceptional cases, only if you have the consent of everyone in the frame!