Location
Italy
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Spiaggia Naturista Ponte Della Becca
The Ponte della Becca is the long iron road bridge over the Po at its confluence with the Ticino, near Linarolo, about 40 km south of Milan and just outside Pavia. The river banks around the bridge and the confluence form a wide area of sandbanks, grassy embankments and riverside woodland, with several points where you can reach the water. A beach downstream of the bridge has been used discreetly by naturists since the 1970s, making it one of the longest-running informal nude spots in Lombardy. It is not authorised by the comune, and the crowd is mixed, with naturists and clothed visitors sharing the banks, and privacy varies a lot depending on where you settle. The area is also known as a gay meeting place. The Po and Ticino here are large rivers with strong currents and shifting sandbanks, so swimming is risky; most visitors simply sunbathe on the sand. It suits people who want a riverside nude spot near Milan and are comfortable with an unofficial, low-key setting.
Getting there
The bridge carries the SP617 between Pavia and the Oltrepò. Several informal parking areas along the SP617 near the bridge give access to the banks; from there, tracks lead through the riverside vegetation to the sand in a few minutes. There are no facilities, no marked paths and no step-free access. The area lies within the Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino, so park rules apply.
What visitors say
Lombardy guides describe the area as a large, varied riverside zone with a mixed crowd and variable privacy, used discreetly by naturists for decades. Gay forum posts mention it as a meeting place. Visitors note the absence of any facilities and the strength of the river current.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Not authorised by the comune; Milanofree (April 2026) lists it as not authorised and warns that seasonal ordinances and checks can change the situation. Public nudity in non-authorised places in Italy can draw administrative fines.
Naturism at Spiaggia Naturista Ponte Della Becca sits under Italy's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Italy public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 45.1401, 9.2423
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 legal at Ponte della Becca?
No, it is not an authorised naturist area; nudity is informal and at your own risk.
Where do I park?
In the informal lay-bys along the SP617 near the bridge, then walk down to the river.
Can I swim?
Swimming in the Po and Ticino is dangerous because of strong currents and shifting sandbanks.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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