Nude Beaches in Brazil
NudistMap lists 18 nude beaches in Brazil, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 2 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 7 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Santa Catarina. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 21°C (70°F).
Nude Beaches by region
All nude beaches in Brazil
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- 1Abricó Beach nude beach · Rio de JaneiroOfficialSea 21°C in August
- 2Tambaba nude beach · ParaíbaClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Mole Beach nude beach · Santa Catarina · best November to AprilProhibitedSea 18°C in August
- 4Barra Seca nude beach · Espírito SantoClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Massarandupió nude beach · BahiaClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 6Praia Olho de Boi nude beach · Rio de JaneiroOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 7Praia de Pedras Altas nude beach · Santa Catarina · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Praia do Éden nude beach · São Paulo · best October to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 9Praia Branca nude beach · São Paulo · best October to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 10Praia Brava nude beach · São Paulo · best December to MayToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 11Praia da Desertinha nude beach · São Paulo · best October to MayToleratedSea 20°C in August
- 12Praia da Lagoa nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 13Praia Brava nude beach · Rio de JaneiroToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 14Praia do Alto nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 15Praia Preta nude beach · São Paulo · best October to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 16Praia Brava nude beach · São Paulo · best September to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 17Praia Mansa nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 18Cachoeira do Poço Dourado nude beach · Minas GeraisClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
How many nude beaches are in Brazil?
NudistMap currently lists 18 nude beaches in Brazil. 2 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known nude beaches in Brazil?
The most documented are Abricó Beach, Tambaba, Mole Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Brazil?
At most beaches here, the sea averages 21 °C or more in September to July. See sea temperatures by month for what counts as warm.
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Guides
- What is naturism?What naturism means, how it differs from nudism and FKK, where it is legal and what to expect at a naturist beach, resort or sauna for the first time.
- Nude beach etiquetteThe unwritten rules of nude and clothing-optional beaches: photos, towels, staring, couples, kids and what to do if someone breaks the rules.
- Your first nude beachHow to choose a first nude beach, what to pack, when to undress and how to feel at ease. Practical tips for first-time naturists, couples and families.
- When to goHow warm the sea is at nude beaches through the year, based on NOAA climate data, and which regions stay warm into autumn and winter.