Lifestyle Press

Finding quality nude-friendly accommodation in Italy can be challenging, but Susan and her Italian husband Lorenzo are keen to help holidaymakers locate their ideal au natural retreat in the countryside. Both are enthusiastic naturists and operate a vacation rental service – Foresight Italy –  in Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche.

For larger groups they recommend Campo delle Margherite, a restored stone farmhouse in the Umbrian countryside with five self-contained apartments set in 74 acres of private grounds. Near the station and 50 minutes’ by rail from Rome, naturist parties are welcome to take over the whole property.

In the middle of a scenic hilly area, 45 km from Pisa and 85 km from Florence, Podere Paterno is a two-storey Tuscan country house, which sleeps up to nine. There are views over the surrounding fields to the medieval town of Volterra. With a peaceful setting, attractive gardens and a panoramic swimming pool – ‘nudism is welcome’. The property is also described as gay-friendly.

On the northwest coast of the Italian island of Sardinia, remote – Badesi beach – south of the small resort of Isola Rossais – is recommended by the newly-built Hotel Marinedda as ideal for nude bathing. Described as, ‘a fantastic experience that you can still enjoy on this beach and just a 30-minute walk from the hotel, or 5 minutes by boat.’ It’s a vast shore and should be easy to find a quiet spot even in high season.

In our guidebook – The World’s Best Nude Beaches and Resorts – we list no fewer than 7 hotels that offer nudist sunbathing on the Italian island of Ischia (page 231). We’ve now identified another wellness centre with an FKK naturist solarium – the Parco Termale Tropical. Guests staying at the Hotel La Palma and Hotel Il Fortino in S. Angelo d’Ischia have free access, but day visitors are also welcome to enjoy all of the facilities.

On the south coast of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, an air-conditioned penthouse apartment sleeping up to 10 people has a spacious panoramic clothes-optional sun terrace. Located at Cagliari – the capital of Sardinia – the apartment enjoys views of the sea; and the owners advise there is a nude beach nearby.