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Guvano Beach

The only beach still wild in the heart of the Cinque Terre, beneath the village of Prevo.
Guvano Beach, Prevo, Cinque Terre
The allure of Guvano, particularly from the vistas along trekking trail number 592-3 (SVA2) that stretches between Corniglia and Vernazza, remains unchanged. A stunning untouched beach, kissed by turquoise waves and embraced by the Mediterranean Sea.

For many years, let's say from the 1970s until 2016, Guvano was a world-renowned nudist beach, so much so that it is still featured in some guides in that sector today.
Contrary to some online narratives, it is essential to understand that today it is illegal to get in Guvano by foot due to concerns about safety.

The former railway tunnel that linked Corniglia to Vernazza featured an exit leading to Guvano after a 15-minute walk through darkness, but it has been shut down by the authority of the town of Vernazza for the same reasons about safety.
Today you can reach Guvano by boat, kayak or paddle, but with much caution due to the significant risk of landslides that fall down into the sea.
Guvano Beach
Camping at Guvano Beach

Despite the prohibitions and hefty fines, some thrill-seekers still venture to Guvano Beach by sea, either by boat or by kayak, equipped with tents, food, and of course, wine.
The path to Guvano

The old path to Guvano, now closed, that could be reached from the Blue Path.

Important: the path to Guvano is closed because it is very dangerous to travel on it today, due to some landslides that are still in motion.
The tunnel to Guvano

It is an old railway tunnel that, until 1962, connected Corniglia and Vernazza.

The tunnel was closed on various occasions and then reopened illegally by a hippie community, before being permanently closed since 2014.
Guvano Beach is located in a bay nestled between Corniglia and Vernazza in the Cinque Terre region of La Spezia province, and it has historically served as naturist beach.
This area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Vernazza, is geologically characterized by a significant landslide slope beneath the locality of Prevo. The landslide, which occurred in the 1850s, was the subject of detailed studies by Girolamo Guidoni (1794-1870), a pioneer in geological research in Liguria and a native of Vernazza.
Guvano is part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is subject to specific protective regulations aimed at mitigating the risks of further landslides.
Historically, the area was accessible via the Genoa-La Spezia railway line, which was inaugurated around 1870 and relocated to higher ground in 1962. Access to Guvano was once possible on foot through a decommissioned 19th-century railway tunnel connecting Corniglia and Guvano. However, this tunnel has since been closed, eliminating this route to the beach. Additionally, access to Guvano via the park's trails is no longer permitted due to a municipal ordinance from Vernazza, and the paths leading down to the beaches are notably steep.
Specifically, the trail to Guvano is a precarious and landslide-prone deviation from the Corniglia-Vernazza segment of the Blue Trail.
Regarding maritime access, the mooring of vessels in the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area is governed by specific regulations pertaining to mooring activities.
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