Spiaggia di Acquarilli, Clothing-optional beach in Portoferraio, Italy

Spiaggia di Acquarilli is a clothing-optional beach on Elba's southern coast with dark volcanic shingle and pebbles forming a horseshoe-shaped bay with clear water. The shoreline stretches along a secluded cove framed by steep green cliffs that rise dramatically from the shore.

The beach lies in the municipality of Portoferraio, on the northern side of Elba, not in Capoliveri. The sources record no official naturist designation or date for Acquarilli; the claim of a 2015 Capoliveri decision is unsupported. Its documented setting is the Livorno province coast of Tuscany, about 200 km northwest of Rome.

The beach naturally divides into two sections separated by rocks, with clothing-optional visitors on one side and traditional beachgoers on the other. This spatial separation allows different groups to coexist comfortably in the same place.

Reaching the shore requires navigating a steep descent of about 100 meters from the parking area, so wear sturdy shoes and consider your fitness level. No facilities exist on site, so bring water, snacks, and sun protection for your visit.

The cove sits on the north side of the Monte Capanne promontory, in the municipality of Portoferraio, and its seabed of dark pebbles drops off quickly a few metres from the shore. Bathers reach it on foot along a path from the road above, and the enclosing cliffs keep the water still in most winds.