Capocotta, Oasi Naturista (Roma)
Rome's naturist beach, inside a dune reserve: official since 1999, used by naturists, the LGBTQ+ community and families. The kiosk lurches between extensions and seizures; the beach remains.
3.5score /5
Key facts
| Status | official, signposted |
|---|---|
| Ground and seabed | sand with dunes and Mediterranean scrub |
| Length | circa 200 m / about 200 m / etwa 200 m |
| Access | Ostia-Anzio coast road, entrance at about km 8.7; roadside parking (unofficial attendants reported) or reserved for kiosk customers. Roma-Lido train to Cristoforo Colombo, then bus 07 (not always running early in the season). |
| Services | Oasi kiosk with bar and toilets (opening uncertain in 2026 after a seizure for building violations); no guaranteed lifeguard |
| Season | all year; bathing season from mid-May |
| Verified from sources | 2026-10 |
| Coordinates | 41.664, 12.403 |
Our scores
- Nature and scenery 4.5Roman Coast reserve: dunes, scrub and no buildings, 25 km from central Rome.
- Cleanliness 3.5Free beach with no documented organised cleaning; reviews describe a place looked after by its regulars.
- Ease of access 3Easy by car, but parking is a problem; by public transport bus 07 is unreliable.
- Services 2.5Everything depends on the kiosk, whose 2026 opening is uncertain; beyond it, no services.
- Atmosphere and peace 4Established in 1999 by the City of Rome, Italy's first naturist oasis; rules posted at the entrance, quiet and respectful atmosphere (Il Post 2024).
- Space and crowds 3The stretch is short: on the first sunny weekends it is already full (Open 2023).
Our verdict
Who it's for
Anyone in Rome wanting a naturist day within driving distance.
Who should skip it
Anyone needing a lifeguard, reliable services or travelling only by public transport.
Practical tip
Before going, check the Oasi's social media to see if the kiosk is open; bring water and a parasol anyway.