Location
Italy
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About La Lecciona
La Lecciona is a long, wild beach of fine sand between Viareggio and Torre del Lago Puccini in Tuscany, backed by high dunes and the holm-oak and pine woods of the Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli regional park. Unlike most of the Versilia coast it has no beach clubs, and you can reach it only on foot. On 22 April 2022 Viareggio's municipal executive designated the stretch between rescue points 13 and 15 for naturism, at the request of the Italian naturist association ANITA and with the park authority's approval; the resolution notes the area had been used by naturists for many years. The stretch must stay free and open to all, with signs agreed with the park. It is one of Tuscany's busiest nude beaches, with naturists and a large gay crowd. Bring shade and water, since there are no services on the nude stretch.
Getting there
Cars are not allowed into the park, so the beach is reached on foot. Park at the car parks behind the dunes on the Viareggio and Torre del Lago side, then walk along sandy paths through the pine wood and over the dunes to the shore. Look for rescue points 13 to 15, which mark the naturist stretch. Torre del Lago station on the Pisa-Viareggio railway is a longer walk away. The sandy paths are not wheelchair accessible.
What visitors say
Visitors and guides describe a wide, natural beach with dunes and no beach clubs, very busy on summer weekends. The crowd mixes naturists, gay men and some clothed bathers, and naturist volunteers have organised events there with the park's approval. Tips: arrive early, bring an umbrella and plenty of water, and stay within the stretch between rescue points 13 and 15. Some older tourism pages still treat the nude use as informal.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Viareggio Giunta Comunale resolution no. 130 of 22 April 2022 designates the beach between rescue points 13 and 15 at La Lecciona for naturist use, with signs to be agreed with the park authority and ANITA. Nudity outside that stretch is not covered. Some tourism pages still describe the beach as informally nude (checked 2026).
Naturism at La Lecciona sits under Italy's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Italy public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 43.8385, 10.2477
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Lecciona an official nude beach?
Yes. Since April 2022 Viareggio has designated the stretch between rescue points 13 and 15 for naturism.
Can I drive to the beach?
No. It is inside a nature park; park behind the dunes and walk through the pine wood.
Are there facilities?
None on the naturist stretch. Bring shade and water.
Is it gay-friendly?
Yes, it is one of Tuscany's best-known gay beaches as well as a naturist beach.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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