Guvano Beach, Liguria – This nude beach is between the Cinque Terre towns of Corniglia and Vernazza, so it’s popular with the backpackers and budget travelers who flock to this little part of Italy. It’s easy to reach from the Corniglia train…
Portonovo, Le Marche – One section of the beach in the town of Portonovo is designated as a nude beach. It’s a secluded part that’s hidden behind a 19th-century brick tower.
Costa dei Barbari, Friuli-Venezia Giulia – Friuli-Venezia Giulia is Italy’s most northeast region. Costa dei Barbari beach near Trieste has had a designated nude beach for years. It’s near the towns of Sistiana & Duino, just outside Trieste.…
Bassona Beach, Emilia-Romagna – This beach is Italy’s largest nude beach at 1km long, and is one part of the 3km-long Lido di Dante south of Ravenna. Nudism has been practiced here for ages, and has been legal (at least according to local officials)…
Lido di Venezia, Veneto – This stretch of beautiful sand sits on an island not far from Venice’s romantic canals.


