I was alone at a nude beach that was nearly empty. I was swimming naked, always close to the beach to take care of my stuff there.
I was there for some time and it was simply great because I had the beach just for myself, the first time since I’m in Barce. After being there for 20 minutes a guy came to the beach, sat down some meters away from my clothes and watched me. I tried to ignore him but I just couldnt relax. It was horrible because I wanted to be alone, not observed but I couldnt swim away because he couldve stolen my stuff so I stayed close there.
I feeled caught in the water because i never wanted to get out, naked, while he was observing me. Horrible!
After ten minutes feeling more than uncomfortable I went out of the water, weared my clothes on without drying myself before and went home crying. I didnt dare it to shout at him or to do something else because I was naked (rather half naked because I was in my wet clothes without underwear).
– HW
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Golden Silence says
Why do these perverts use nude beaches to do this? I thought the nude beach was supposed to be a place to be free, not be harassed.
I’m sorry this happened to you.
Val says
I’m so, so sorry that happened to you. How atrocious. I’d have thrown sand in his eyes before I left, but then again, I’m pretty aggressive. Please don’t let what he did make you feel ashamed or embarrassed – you were minding your business and did nothing wrong, and don’t let him take what was an enjoyable place away from you.