Ever feel like lying on the beach in peace? Ever want to make the catcalls and leers and “hey ladies, need help putting that lotion on?” disappear from your favorite sandy hang-out?

The Italians feel your pain. And have done something about it.

Fausto Ravaglio, owner of 50 miles of coastline along the Italian Adriatic has made the area completely male free. “It’s a simple idea” he says, “”We have given the women their own world.”

“Pink Beach” (clever dirty pun or innocent gender/color coordination?) opened last week, complete with exercise classes, water aerobics and makeup tips. If any dudes are stupid enough to stumble farther than the parking lot, a big pink sign greets them with a stern “No Men” warning.

If you ask me, this sounds like a great idea. Sure, sometimes you go to the beach to pick up guys, but sometimes you just want to sunbathe without worrying about how to lie so your stomach looks just right or walk down to the water without some weirdo eyeing your every move. If I ever visit the Adriatic coast (which, God willing, will happen someday), you can be sure I’ll check it out.

Someone else who’s undoubtedly “checking out” this new chick hotspot? The single male lifeguard employed by Ravaglio.

Talk about a nice day at the office.