Location
Italy
Status
Private Resort
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Rock
Best season
June to September
About Le Piscine (Scogliera delle Piscine)
Le Piscine is a stretch of smooth pale granite on the south-west coast of Elba, in the municipality of Campo nell'Elba, between the sandy bays of Fetovaia and Seccheto. The name means 'the pools': the sea washes over the flat slabs and fills hollows in the rock, leaving shallow natural basins warmed by the sun, with clear deep water just beyond for snorkelling. There is no sand and no beach establishment, only granite shelves stepping down to the sea, with maquis scrub above and the slopes of Monte Capanne behind. The rocks are a long-standing naturist spot, and the official Tuscany tourism site includes Le Piscine in its feature on Elba's naturist and gay-friendly beaches. Nude bathers spread out along the slabs away from the road, and the shore faces south-west, so it gets sun until evening. Because the rock gets very hot and there is no shade, mid-morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable times, and a thick mat makes a big difference.
Getting there
From Marina di Campo take the coast road (Via della Costa) west past Seccheto towards Fetovaia. Park in the roadside lay-bys between the two villages; spaces are few and fill early in July and August. From the road a short path runs down and along the cliff to the slabs, a few minutes on foot but uneven and rocky, so wear proper shoes. Not wheelchair accessible; bars and toilets are in Seccheto or Fetovaia.
Amenities
Legal context
Italian law does not treat simple nudity as a crime (indecent acts were decriminalised to an administrative offence in 2016), but municipalities can ban it by ordinance and the Court of Cassation has held that nudity is tolerated where it is customary. No Campo nell'Elba ordinance about Le Piscine was found (2026); nude use here is long-standing and tolerated, not designated.
Naturism at Le Piscine (Scogliera delle Piscine) sits under Italy's rules for private property — the operator sets clothing-optional policy within their licence.
Full country law: Italy public nudity guide.
Researched 25 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 42.7338, 10.1709
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 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 nudity allowed at Le Piscine?
Nude bathing is long-standing and tolerated on the granite slabs, but the area is not officially designated.
Is there a beach?
No sand: you lie on flat granite slabs with natural rock pools and enter the sea from the rocks.
Where do I park?
In the small roadside lay-bys on Via della Costa between Seccheto and Fetovaia, then walk down a short path.
Are there facilities?
None on the rocks. The nearest bars and toilets are in Seccheto and Fetovaia.
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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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