20/08/2009 / ITALY
From the
various beaches along the Triestine Riviera, this one stands out. In Triestine
dialect Pedocin means ‘little mussel'.
The beach is situated between the town's pleasure harbour and industrial
harbour, right in the centre. Entry is very cheap at 80 euro centimes, the sea
is clean, and... there's a physical separation between men and women [a wall]. The
separation isn't trying to discriminate by gender, it's a tradition from the 19th
century which is due to the reserved an introverted people, who despite numerous
cultural changes, have retained a prudish and austere approach to life. In an
age where globalisation and economy drive us to increased promiscuity, Pedocin
represents an anchor where a former identity remains popular amongst the people
- the women-only section of the beach is usually jam-packed!"
There are placards
everywhere to stop men getting in. There's even a boundary line in the water. The
young ones use it for girl against guy volleyball matches. I love this
beach. It's always full, but it's an oasis of calm. An ideal space for mothers and older women. The
toilets and showers are clean, the staff friendly, the lifeguards on the
lookout. There's a really nice atmosphere.
I often go
to Pedocin with friends. It's fun and it's safe. I don't think women come here
to get away from men. Maybe that was the case 50 years ago, but not anymore. Most
of the young girls come at the start of the summer season to get a good tan. Then
they're ready for the mixed beaches."
Women-only beach “an oasis of calm”
Ladies, are you dreaming of a beach void of men? Well dream no more. Just make your way to Pedocin, Italy.
Are you for or against mixed gender beaches? Give your opinion.
“It’s a tradition from the 19th century”
Stefano Pilotto is a historian. He teaches in a management school in Trieste.
From the
various beaches along the Triestine Riviera, this one stands out. In Triestine
dialect Pedocin means ‘little mussel'.
The beach is situated between the town's pleasure harbour and industrial
harbour, right in the centre. Entry is very cheap at 80 euro centimes, the sea
is clean, and... there's a physical separation between men and women [a wall]. The
separation isn't trying to discriminate by gender, it's a tradition from the 19th“It’s an oasis of calm”
Claudia Vascotto is a frequent visitor to the beach.
There are placards
everywhere to stop men getting in. There's even a boundary line in the water. The
young ones use it for girl against guy volleyball matches. I love this
beach. It's always full, but it's an oasis of calm. An ideal space for mothers and older women. The
toilets and showers are clean, the staff friendly, the lifeguards on the
lookout. There's a really nice atmosphere.
“I don’t think women come here to get away from men”
Barbara Sepic works in admissions in a management school (the same one as Stefano Pilotto).
I often go
to Pedocin with friends. It's fun and it's safe. I don't think women come here
to get away from men. Maybe that was the case 50 years ago, but not anymore. Most
of the young girls come at the start of the summer season to get a good tan. Then
they're ready for the mixed beaches."
Thanks to our Observer Alberto Celani for his help on this post.
Pedocinin pictures
Photos: Stéphano Pilotto
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women only beaches
Submitted by MAN WHO RESPECTS WOMEN (not verified) on Tue, 15/09/2009 - 21:01.Women enjoying the company of women.
What is the problem with that!
This is a wonderful idea.
You sexist men need to grow up!!
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women only beaches
Submitted by MAN WHO RESPECTS WOMEN (not verified) on Tue, 15/09/2009 - 21:01.Women enjoying the company of women.
What is the problem with that!
This is a wonderful idea.
You sexist men need to grow up!!
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women only beaches
Submitted by MAN WHO RESPECTS WOMEN (not verified) on Tue, 15/09/2009 - 20:58.Women enjoying the company of women.
What is the problem with that!
This is a wonderful idea.
You sexist men need to grow up!!
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Are there any men only
Submitted by Unregistered user (not verified) on Tue, 25/08/2009 - 00:09.Are there any men only beaches? or are those legal?
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Men-only beaches
Submitted by OUtsider (not verified) on Wed, 16/09/2009 - 12:52.Until recently there was a men's only beach in Ireland, near James Joyce's tower. But no longer.
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Finally!!!! What a great
Submitted by Unregistered user (not verified) on Mon, 24/08/2009 - 16:28.Finally!!!! What a great idea no more harassment from unwanted males. For those ugly racist comments below, lets see what you think when you have a daughter!
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women only beaches
Submitted by Unregistered user (not verified) on Mon, 24/08/2009 - 10:32.what a really good idea.
ladies can get their own drinks,
Go for an ice cream themselves.
Buy and apply their own sun cream.
Put their own towel on the sun lounger
get annoyed with their neighbours on the beach and complain without getting your male partner involved
BLISS
Why are they all lesbians?
why are there no babes?
A chauvinist male view again
I wonder what happens on the mens side
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Has anyone seen an even
Submitted by Unregistered user (not verified) on Sun, 23/08/2009 - 18:51.Has anyone seen an even semi-hot chick in any of the attached photos?
Nope. Problem solved -- fembots, dykes, grannies, fat chicks and trannies are all gone.
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i d i o t
Submitted by Unregistered user (not verified) on Sat, 29/08/2009 - 20:57.I have news for you.
THIS IS WHAT WOMEN LOOK LIKE. Your mother, sister and neighbor.
t shows you have never seen a real woman naked, only the airbrushed pictures in Playboy.
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Women only beach
Submitted by Sacaninha du Bocage (not verified) on Sat, 22/08/2009 - 22:03.It must be a lesbian paradise...
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