For three days, Alghero demonstrated that naturism can be much more than a simple beach experience. It was a journey through art, nature, inclusion, and sustainability, setting aside stereotypes and prejudices to create a connection between people, landscape, and culture. With trails immersed in the Mediterranean scrub, creative workshops, debates, and environmental initiatives, the fifth edition of "L'Isola Nuda" (The Nude Island) concluded successfully. This festival aims to make the Riviera del Corallo a leading destination for sustainable naturist tourism in the Mediterranean. The initiative, promoted by the Compagnia Teatro d'Inverno, now aims to consolidate its position as an international event, aiming to promote a model of tourism that is environmentally friendly, inclusive, and capable of creating new opportunities for the region. Artistic director Giuseppe Ligios reviewed the event, emphasizing that the project was born with a dual purpose: artistic and cultural.
"The goal," he explains, "is to offer even those unfamiliar with naturism an opportunity to engage with the topic of nudity without prejudice, especially by involving the institutions responsible for evaluating the potential of this tourism segment."
Ligios also highlights the initial results of the dialogue initiated with the Municipality of Alghero and the collaboration with the Porto Conte Regional Natural Park, which he believes is an important step forward towards a shared project. According to the artistic director, one of the festival's most significant aspects was the experiential workshops led by costume designer and director Marco Nateri. "Through artistic language," Ligios states, "the theme of nudity fades into the background: people, clothed or naked, share creative activities no longer perceiving themselves through their bodies but as individuals, all different and all important. This is the true meaning of the festival: breaking down mental barriers in a natural way."
The event opened with the conference "The Nude Island, a Possible Destination?", hosted by the Alghero Foundation, which brought together administrators, tour operators, and representatives of the naturist community to discuss the prospects for nudist tourism in Sardinia. Speakers included Tourism Councilor Ornella Piras, Regional Councilor Valdo Di Nolfo, Mayor of San Vero Milis Luigi Tedeschi, and President of the Nudiverso Association Pamela Deiana. The discussion also focused on the accessibility of beaches for people with disabilities. The program included art workshops, nature experiences in the Porto Conte Park, literary gatherings, and a walk (including nudity) along the trails of Mount Timidone, all in the spirit of respect for the environment and biodiversity. The final day was dedicated to environmental protection with a waste collection in the Baia delle Ninfe, organized in collaboration with the Municipality's Ecology Office and Porto Conte Park. This was followed by AperiNù, a convivial gathering open to naturists and non-naturists, a symbol of the event's inclusive spirit.