Is Public Nudity Legal in Croatia?
OfficialLegal in designated areas· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
In practice only on naturist (FKK) beaches and in naturist campsites, which the national tourist board promotes; no national law permitting nudity elsewhere was found. Nudity visible from a public place can be fined under the Public Order Act, as a 2022 court ruling did for a man walking naked in his own yard in view of neighbours.[2][1]
Main provision: Zakon o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (Public Order Act), art. 14
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
The Croatian National Tourist Board lists naturist beaches such as FKK Koversada in Vrsar. The sources we found do not say which authority designates them.[2]
Private naturist clubs and resorts
Several naturist beaches belong to naturist campsites, such as the Ulika campsite near Poreč listed by the tourist board.[3]
Penalties
In case Pp-1384/2022 the Pazin Municipal Court fined a man €50 (plus €35 costs) under art. 14 for walking naked in his yard where he could be seen from a public place. Current statutory fine ranges were not confirmed from an official source.[1]
Official naturist places in Croatia
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Croatia?
In practice only on naturist (FKK) beaches and in naturist campsites, which the national tourist board promotes; no national law permitting nudity elsewhere was found. Nudity visible from a public place can be fined under the Public Order Act, as a 2022 court ruling did for a man walking naked in his own yard in view of neighbours.
Are there official nude beaches in Croatia?
The Croatian National Tourist Board lists naturist beaches such as FKK Koversada in Vrsar. The sources we found do not say which authority designates them.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Croatia?
Several naturist beaches belong to naturist campsites, such as the Ulika campsite near Poreč listed by the tourist board.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Croatia?
In case Pp-1384/2022 the Pazin Municipal Court fined a man €50 (plus €35 costs) under art. 14 for walking naked in his yard where he could be seen from a public place. Current statutory fine ranges were not confirmed from an official source.
Sources
- Općinski sud u Pazinu, Pp-1384/2022-9 (zakon.hr) (court)
- Croatian National Tourist Board: FKK Koversada Beach (government)
- Croatian National Tourist Board: Ulika campsite naturist beach (government)
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.