Location
Italy
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Spiaggia naturista di Porto Ferro
Porto Ferro is a long, open bay on the north-west coast of Sardinia, in the Nurra between Capo Caccia and L'Argentiera, administratively in the comune of Sassari close to Alghero. The beach runs for about 1.6 to 2 km in three coves of coarse, yellow-red sand, closed at each end by red trachyte cliffs. The seabed is mostly sand and shelves gently, but the bay faces west and catches the maestrale and libeccio, which makes it a well-known surf spot and can bring strong waves. Behind the beach are dunes, a pine plantation and scrub, and nearby is Lago di Baratz, Sardinia's only natural lake. In July 2018 the Sassari city council unanimously designated a naturist section here, under a 2017 regional law that allows municipalities to create naturist beaches; it is listed by FENAIT. The bay is part of a Natura 2000 site, has held a Blue Flag since 2016, and also has a dog-friendly section. There are no resorts, only a small bar-grill by the main car park.
Getting there
Porto Ferro is north of Alghero, reached by local roads through the Nurra farmland. The main car park is next to the beach bar-grill; from there you walk onto the sand. FENAIT gives no specific directions to the naturist section; its map point is 40.686 N, 8.206 E. There is no regular public transport, and the beach has no step-free route beyond the car park area.
Amenities
Legal context
The Comune di Sassari designated a naturist beach at Porto Ferro by council decision in July 2018, under Sardinian Regional Law 16/2017 art. 36; Sassari's 2017 coastal plan recognised the bay's naturist tradition (per FENAIT). The bay is within the Lago Baratz–Porto Ferro Natura 2000 site.
Naturism at Spiaggia naturista di Porto Ferro 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. 40.6859, 8.2058
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 Porto Ferro an official naturist beach?
Yes. Sassari's council designated a naturist section in July 2018.
Is there anything to eat?
A small bar and grill sits by the main car park; otherwise the bay is undeveloped.
Is the sea calm?
Not always: the bay faces west and is a surf spot in maestrale and libeccio winds.
Sources
- Spiaggia naturista di Porto Ferro – FENAIT Official
- Luoghi naturisti – FENAIT Official
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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