Location
Croatia
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Rock
Best season
May to October (boats run seasonally)
About Lokrum Island
Lokrum is a small wooded island about 600 m off Dubrovnik's old town. It is a protected nature reserve with botanical gardens, a ruined Benedictine monastery, peacocks and a small salt lake called the Dead Sea. Its nude bathing area is on the south-eastern shore, a stretch of about 300 m of flat, sloping limestone platforms facing the open Adriatic. There is no sand or pebble beach; you sunbathe on the rock and climb down into deep, very clear water. Naturists have used this coast since the mid-1960s, and the far end of the rocks is known as Dubrovnik's informal gay beach. In 2026 the reserve's management removed the old 'FKK' sign, which caused alarm and a petition from residents. The Lokrum Reserve Public Institution then put up a new information sign confirming that naturist swimming is permitted there. It said the area stays a public natural beach open to everyone, clothed or not. The reserve is preparing a maritime-domain management plan that will set the beach rules more precisely. Shade is limited to the pines behind the rocks. Kayak groups and tour boats often pass close to the shore.
Getting there
Boats to Lokrum leave from Dubrovnik's Old Harbour roughly every hour in season (every half hour in July and August), and the crossing is short. The ticket includes the reserve entrance fee. From the Portoč landing, turn left and follow the 'FKK' signs along the island's paths to the south-east shore. Getting onto the rocks needs shoes with grip, and there is no step-free access to the water. No one may stay overnight, smoking is banned everywhere on the island, and you must catch the last boat back.
What visitors say
Visitors describe the rocks as a peaceful, beautiful place to swim nude within sight of Dubrovnik, with remarkably clear water. They advise bringing a mat or thick towel and grippy footwear for the uneven stone. Shade is the most common complaint. Some mention tour boats and kayaks coming close to the shore. The far end has a relaxed gay crowd, and the rest is mixed. The small seasonal bar on this stretch closed in 2020.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Croatian law restricts nudity in urban public areas but tolerates it on marked or traditional natural beaches. In 2026 the Lokrum Reserve Public Institution installed a sign confirming that naturist swimming is permitted on this south-east stretch. It also stated that the sign does not change the beach's public status. A future maritime order under the reserve's management plan will define beach rules more precisely.
Naturism at Lokrum Island sits under Croatia's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Croatia public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 42.6270, 18.1200
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is nude swimming allowed on Lokrum?
Yes, on the south-east shore. In 2026 the reserve installed a sign confirming that naturist swimming is permitted there. Swimsuits are also allowed.
How do I find the nude area?
From the boat landing, turn left and follow the 'FKK' signs to the flat rocks on the south-east coast.
Is it sand or rock?
Rock. It is about 300 m of flat limestone platforms, with deep water straight off the edge. Bring a mat and shoes with grip.
How do I get to Lokrum?
By boat from Dubrovnik's Old Harbour. Boats run hourly, or half-hourly in July and August, and the ticket includes the reserve fee. Check the time of the last boat back.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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