Location
Italy
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Spiaggia degli Alberoni
The Alberoni beach is the southern end of the Lido, the 12 km sand barrier that separates the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic. Unlike the rows of beach huts and private concessions further north, the last 2 km here are free beach, backed by tall dunes, pine woods and the WWF Oasi Dune degli Alberoni, a protected area of about 160 hectares that shelters nesting Kentish plovers and rare dune plants. The sand is fine and the sea shallow and calm. Nude use is not official, but naturists have long sunbathed discreetly on the quieter stretches at the far southern end, towards the Malamocco-Alberoni breakwater, well away from the bathing establishments near the main entrance; the dunes and woods give some privacy. Expect clothed beachgoers and naturists spread out along the sand, with fewer people the further south you walk.
Getting there
From Venice take the ACTV vaporetto to Lido S.M.E., then bus line B to the Alberoni terminus (about 30-40 minutes in total from San Marco). From the bus terminus, walk 10-20 minutes through the oasis on the marked paths to the southern end of the beach. Stay on the paths and do not cross fences or climb the dunes. Cars can reach the Lido by the car ferry from Tronchetto. Paths are sandy and not wheelchair friendly.
Amenities
Legal context
Italian law does not treat simple nudity as a crime (indecent acts were decriminalised to an administrative offence in 2016), and the Court of Cassation has held that nudity is tolerated where customary. Venice has no designated naturist beach; nude use at Alberoni is tolerated rather than permitted (2026), and WWF oasis rules on staying off the dunes apply.
Naturism at Spiaggia degli Alberoni sits under Italy's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
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. 45.3475, 12.3181
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 Alberoni an official nude beach?
No. Nude sunbathing is tolerated on quieter stretches at the far southern end, but there is no official designation.
How do I get there from Venice?
Vaporetto to Lido S.M.E., then bus B to Alberoni, then a 10-20 minute walk through the dunes.
Where should I go for nude sunbathing?
Walk south towards the breakwater, away from the bathing establishments near the main access.
Are there rules in the dunes?
Yes. The dunes are a WWF protected oasis: stay on marked paths and do not cross fences or sit on the dunes.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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