Most Italian beaches BAN dogs May-September. But dedicated "Bau Beach" stabilimenti exist — fenced areas with dog showers, bowls, shade, and sometimes AGILITY COURSES on the sand. Plus wild beaches where no one enforces the rules.
The original. 45 min from Rome. Dedicated dog beach with fencing, showers, bowls. 10-15/day per dog + owner. Open May-September.
Free dog beach section. Small but functional. Near Savona.
Dedicated dog stabilimento on the Adriatic. Agility equipment, showers, shade. 8-12/day.
Wild beach — no rules, no one checking. Your dog will love the 60m dunes. Bring water for both of you.
October-April: most beaches allow dogs. The coast is empty, the water is cold for humans but perfect for dogs. The real dog beach in Italy is the off-season.
May-September: dogs banned on most beaches by local ordinanza. Fines 50-300. Check comune website. Dedicated Bau Beach stabilimenti: increasing every year — search "spiaggia per cani" + [location]. Leash required on the passeggiata. Water bowls in many bar/restaurants.