Naturism in Portugal: Nude Beaches, Resorts and More
NudistMap lists 57 naturist places in Portugal, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 16 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 14 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in Faro, Setúbal and Beja. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 19°C (66°F).
Regions of Portugal
All naturist places in Portugal
Sort by warmest water, nearest to you or A–Z.
- 1Barreta Island naturist park or area · Faro · best July to AugustOfficial
- 2Rio Alto Beach nude beach · PortoClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 3Praia das Adegas nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia do Meco nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 5Praia dos Alteirinhos nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 6Praia 19 nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 7Praia da Bordeira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia de Vale Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 9Praia do Zavial nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 10Praia das Bicas nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustCustomarySea 19°C in August
- 11Praia da Meia Laranja nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 12Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 13Adiça Beach (naturist) nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 14Praia da Ilha Deserta nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 15Canavial Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 16Praia dos Nascedios nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 17Meia Praia nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 18Pinheiro Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 19Praia Duna Alta Naturista nude beach · CoimbraClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 20Praia de Afife nude beach · Viana do CasteloClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 21Praia Afurada Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 22Praia Rodanho - zona de Naturista tolerado nude beach · Viana do CasteloClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 23Ursa Beach nude beach · Lisbon · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 24Praia do Barranco nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 25Praia das Furnas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 26Praia do Torrado nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 27Praia de Cabanas Velhas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 28Praia dos Pinheiros nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 29Praia naturista do Salto nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 30Praia do Saltinho nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 31Praia do Barril nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 32Lima Nature naturist campground · Viana do CasteloNaturist only
- 33Monte Naturista O Barão naturist campground · Setúbal · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 34Praia Naturista da Ilha do Pessegueiro naturist park or area · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 35Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 36Praia Naturistas da Costa Nova em Aveiro nude beach · AveiroClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 37Praia do Salgado nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 38Praia do Homem Nú nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 39Praia da Gorda nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 40Praia Cordama Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 41Praia da Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 42Praia dos Canudos nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 43Praia da Gralha nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 44Praia do Vigão nude beach · Leiria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 45Praia da Amora nude beach · Azores · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 46Quinta do Maral naturist campground · Portalegre · best June to AugustClothing optional
- 47Monte Naturista O Barão naturist park or area · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 48Official nude beach naturist park or area · Faro · best July to AugustOfficial
- 49NaturViana naturist campground · Viana do CasteloCustomary
- 50Praia do Meco naturist pool · SetúbalClothing optional
- 51Praia Rio da Prata naturist pool · SetúbalClothing optional
- 52Naturismo Praia Adraga naturist pool · LisbonClothing optional
- 53Praia Comporta Naturista naturist pool · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 54Praia Almadoiros Naturista naturist pool · CoimbraClothing optional
- 55Praia Cova da Gala Naturista naturist pool · CoimbraClothing optional
- 56Praia Grande Naturista naturist pool · Faro · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 57Praio Palheirão Naturista naturist pool · CoimbraClothing 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 naturist places are in Portugal?
NudistMap currently lists 57 naturist places in Portugal. 16 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known naturist places in Portugal?
The most documented are Barreta Island, Rio Alto Beach, Praia das Adegas, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Portugal?
The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.
When should I visit Portugal?
Climate averages suggest July to August for Barreta Island. Each place page has a month-by-month chart.
By type in Portugal
Naturist places near a city in Portugal
- Near Monsanto6
- Near Santarém15
- Near Cabeceiras de Basto5
- Near Lisbon16
- Near Porto9
- Near Coimbra8
- Near Leiria8
- Near Aveiro7
- Near Faro28
- Near Ponte de Lima30
- Near Portimão30
- Near Viana do Castelo30
- Near Beja10
- Near Arcos de Valdevez30
- Near Monção30
- Near Peniche13
- Near Sines7
- Near Almancil6
- Near Grândola4
- Near Aver-o-Mar4
- Near São João das Lampas6
- Near Aljezur18
- Near Odemira8
- Near Vila do Bispo15
Is nudity legal here?
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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.