Location
Italy
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Spiaggia di Forza d'Agrò
The naturist beach of Forza d'Agrò lies on the Ionian coast of north-east Sicily, between Taormina and Messina, below the hill town of Forza d'Agrò and close to Sant'Alessio Siculo and the headland of Capo Sant'Alessio. The naturist area is in the locality of Contrada Parrino. Visit Sicily, the Sicilian Region's tourism site, says naturists are welcome here and calls it the first official naturism oasis in Sicily. A beach guide describes a moderate-length beach of fine sand with clear turquoise water that shelves gently, with conditions ranging from calm to choppy; there is a campsite (Forza d'Agrò Mare) on the same stretch of coast. There are no permanent services on the naturist shore itself, so visitors bring their own water, food and shade. The atmosphere is described as calm and respectful.
Getting there
Drive along the SS114 coast road between Taormina and Messina to Sant'Alessio Siculo / Forza d'Agrò Marina, then follow the local road to the parking area at the end of the access road near the beach; in high season arrive before about 10:00. There is no direct bus to the beach, though coastal buses and the Messina-Catania railway serve the area. Access is over sand, with no adapted access for reduced mobility.
Amenities
Legal context
Visit Sicily (Regione Siciliana tourism department) describes the Forza d'Agrò beach in Contrada Parrino as the first official naturism oasis in Sicily (page seen 2026). We did not find the municipal ordinance itself. Nearby beaches outside the oasis are textile, and police have fined nude bathers elsewhere in the province of Messina (Capo Rasocolmo, 2021).
Naturism at Spiaggia di Forza d'Agrò 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. 37.9082, 15.3394
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 the Forza d'Agrò beach an official naturist beach?
Yes. Sicily's regional tourism site calls it the island's first official naturism oasis, in Contrada Parrino.
Are there facilities?
There are no permanent services on the naturist shore; bring water, food and shade.
How do I get there?
By car via the SS114 to Sant'Alessio Siculo / Forza d'Agrò Marina, then the local road to the parking area by the beach.
What is the beach like?
Fine sand and clear, gently shelving water, good for swimming and snorkelling on calm days.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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