Femmina Morta

The naturist beach of Stignano occupies a designated stretch of public shoreline in the Femmina Morta area, in the San Fili district. It is a free-access beach made up of sand and small pebbles, facing the Ionian Sea and located away from the more heavily developed seaside areas.

Municipal signs mark the boundaries within which naturism is permitted. The area is not a managed beach resort, and facilities may be unavailable or only found in nearby areas, so visitors are advised to bring drinking water and adequate sun protection.

The Ionian Sea can become rough, and the water can get deep within just a few metres from the shore. Since there is no lifeguard supervision, caution is required when swimming. The Municipality states that access is free and barrier-free from the road in the San Fili district, while the flat path leading to the beach makes this one of the few naturist beaches in Italy for which the local authority explicitly declares the absence of architectural barriers.

However, beyond what is stated by the Municipality, visitors should be aware that access through the underpasses can sometimes be difficult because the road is in very poor condition. In addition, during the off-season there have been numerous reports of overgrown vegetation obstructing free access. This issue generally does not occur during the summer, when the beach itself is maintained and cleaned.