Acquarilli

Drive out of Capoliveri on the road towards Lacona; the cove lies below the road, and you leave the car where you can along the roadside, where space is very limited and fills early in July and August. From the road a short but steep footpath drops down the slope to the beach over rocky, uneven ground; allow roughly 10-15 minutes and wear proper shoes, especially after rain when the path gets slippery. The climb back up is the hard part. The beach is not suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or anyone unsteady on their feet.

Visitors mostly praise the very clear water, the quiet and the unspoilt feel of the cove, and say it is a good place to snorkel. The main complaints are the steep, rough path, the stony shore that makes beach shoes worthwhile, and the presence of clothed visitors in summer, some of whom are seen as curious onlookers. Regulars advise going early for a parking space and settling on the naturist side of the central rocks.

Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.

Italy has no national law designating nude beaches; nudity is generally tolerated only at beaches designated by local authorities, and public nudity elsewhere can be fined. We found no official Capoliveri ordinance designating Acquarilli as naturist (one aggregator site claims a 2015 municipal resolution, but we could not confirm it), so nude use here is customary and tolerated rather than formally authorised (as of 2026).

Naturism at Acquarilli sits under Italy's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.

Full country law: Italy public nudity guide.

Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.