Since the sad closure of Skinny Dippers Boutique Hotel at the end of 2024, we have been looking out for a new location for our naturist holiday.
After much research, aided by the wonderful videos created by Nick and Lins on their Destination Clothes Free YouTube channel, we made a booking at the Lavinia Naturist Resort close to Alicante on Spain’s popular Costa Blanca.
Like Skinny Dippers, Lavinia offers the facilities of self-catering accommodation, but with the addition of selected catered meals – for us, the best of both worlds.
We flew to Alicante airport and after a short 20 minute drive in our hire car, we arrived at Lavinia and were warmly welcomed by the owners Ana and Wim.
From the moment we arrived, until the moment we left, Ana and Wim could not have been more welcoming. They make everything look effortless (although we know it’s not).
Our spacious villa was well equipped and tastefully decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed, full size fridge / freezer, electric hob and oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, quality tableware and cutlery and a good selection of sharp knives. The air-conditioned bedroom and bathroom were also or a similar quality. Best of all was the roof-top private terrace, complete with sun-loungers and a shaded, patio table and chairs. We enjoyed a 360 degree view from the terrace, with the hills on one-side and on the other distant views of Alicante and the Mediterranean.
Breakfast (ordered from the à la carte menu the day before) was delivered to the villa, every morning and included with fresh, home-cooked bread, eggs cooked to order, plus coffee, orange juice and wonderful yoghurt.
A three-course evening meal is served on 5 nights of the week at the communal table, shared, naked with other guests. Ana, assisted by Haydee and Paula, creates a wonderful and varied menu with many ingredients picked fresh from the on-site vegetable garden. Wim is always on hand to make suggestions from the varied wine list, or a selection of beer or soft drinks.
Around the resort, guests may notice, the beautifully tended gardens, kept clean and tidy by Joey and Jesús, two wonderful swimming pools with plenty of sun-loungers, a hot-tub and sauna. Fast WiFi internet (500mbps), pétanque court, well-stocked honesty bar, book library and selection of board games are also available.
As it says in the title of this post, we have found out new, favourite naturist resort and only two days into our stay we made another booking for later in the year and can’t wait to return.
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