Lido di Dante
South of Ravenna, Adriatic coast · Italy
A naturist stretch in the pinewoods south of Ravenna, tolerated for decades. Quiet, mixed, with a gay following in season.
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- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Naturist
- Country
- Italy
- Water
- Sea
- Best time
- June to September
- Confidence
- Low
Find it
44.3920° N, 12.3060° ECrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
Drive south of Ravenna to Lido di Dante and walk into the pine woods and dunes at the southern end.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Lido di Dante?
South of Ravenna, Adriatic coast, Italy. The map pin is 44.3920° N, 12.3060° E.
What is Lido di Dante like?
A naturist stretch in the pinewoods south of Ravenna, tolerated for decades. Quiet, mixed, with a gay following in season.
How do I get to Lido di Dante?
Drive south of Ravenna to Lido di Dante and walk into the pine woods and dunes at the southern end.
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Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.