Italy · Spearfishing zone
Within 500 m of bathing beaches
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Within 500 m of bathing beaches.
Spearfishing is prohibited within 500 metres of beaches frequented by swimmers (DPR 1639/1968 art. 129).
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Italy
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Register as a recreational/sport sea fisher (age 16+) via the national MASAF system; from January 2026 register and declare catches of listed species through the EU RecFishing app under Reg. (UE) 2023/2842. No exam required for spearfishing itself.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · masaf.gov.it
On the ground
Local shops & charters
Gear shops, charters, courses and clubs around Italy. Sample listings are clearly marked while we verify real operators.