Taking sand/shells: ILLEGAL (€3,000 in Sardinia). Camping on beach: ILLEGAL. Dogs May-Sep: BANNED on most beaches. Best beach clubs →
Spiaggia libera: Free public sections. Bring own umbrella. No facilities. Lido/stabilimento (€15-30/day): Umbrella+2 sunbeds+showers+bar service+lifeguard. Book ahead in August.
1. Taking sand/shells: Up to €3,000 (Sardinia airport checks!). 2. Towel reservation at dawn: Fines €200-500 in some municipalities. 3. Beach camping: €150-500. 4. Smoking: Banned on many beaches (€25-250). 5. Dogs: Banned most public beaches May-Sep. Dedicated dog beaches exist.
Legal. Practiced widely on Sardinia, Sicily, Puglia, Liguria. Full nudity: designated beaches only.