‘Liberate the lidos!’ Who will win the war over Italy’s private beaches?
Italy's "free beach" campaigners are fighting to reclaim sandy coastlines from private lidos, which occupy roughly 43% of the country's 8,000-kilometer coast. About 30,000 bagni operate as profitable concessions, with some regions like Forte dei Marmi privatizing 94% of beaches. The campaign overlaps with anti-mafia efforts, as organized crime often controls these lucrative operations.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC
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