Lido di Dante, spiaggia naturista (Bassona)
Romagna's official naturist beach, in a reserve of dunes and pine forest just outside Ravenna. Few services, but clear rules and an ordinance renewed every year.
3.5score /5
Key facts
| Status | official, signposted |
|---|---|
| Ground and seabed | fine sand with dunes, shallow water |
| Length | 400 m (area 1) + area 2 da metà luglio / + area 2 from mid-July / + Bereich 2 ab Mitte Juli |
| Access | On foot from the Lido di Dante pine forest along the shore or the paths; crossing the dunes is forbidden. The area starts 50 m south of the forest path. |
| Services | municipal lifeguard in season, free toilets at Camping Classe; no bar, no litter collection (volunteer cleaning by ANER); parasols forbidden in area 2 |
| Season | 30 May – 20 September 2026 (ordinance no. 554/2026) |
| Verified from sources | 2026-10 |
| Coordinates | 44.385, 12.325 |
Our scores
- Nature and scenery 4.5Nature reserve with pine forest and dunes at the Bevano mouth; area 2 opens only after the plovers have nested.
- Cleanliness 3Driftwood not cleared at the start of the 2025 season and no litter collection: the association does the cleaning (Resto del Carlino 2025-2026).
- Ease of access 3.5Flat walk through the pine forest, suitable for everyone; distance from parking not documented.
- Services 2Lifeguard and campsite toilets, nothing else: bring water and shade.
- Atmosphere and peace 4.5Official with annual ordinance and signage, run by ANER: clear rules, no smoking on the shoreline.
- Space and crowds 4Quieter than the nearby Romagna beaches (Mondo Balneare 2026); crowds documented only at weekends.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Families and beginners wanting an official beach with a lifeguard, close to the Riviera.
Who should skip it
Anyone wanting a bar, sunbeds and showers at hand.
Practical tip
From mid-July area 2 to the south also opens, bigger and quieter; no parasols there, so arrive early.