Praia da Meia Laranja
Praia da Meia Laranja is a naturist-only beach in Beja, Portugal. The sea is warmest in September at about 19°C (67°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia dos Alteirinhos (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia da Meia Laranja
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 16°C | 51 mm |
| February | 12°C | 15°C | 47 mm |
| March | 13°C | 15°C | 58 mm |
| April | 15°C | 16°C | 56 mm |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 30 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 18°C | 8 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 19°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 19°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 19°C | 24 mm |
| October | 19°C | 19°C | 71 mm |
| November | 14°C | 18°C | 87 mm |
| December | 12°C | 16°C | 66 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: ALTEIRINHOS
- Coordinates: 37.51652, -8.79023 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Portugal?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Praia da Meia Laranja
- 1Praia dos Alteirinhos nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Praia das Adegas nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3Praia dos Nascedios nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia de Vale Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 5Praia do Saltinho nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 6Praia Naturista da Ilha do Pessegueiro naturist park or area · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Praia da Bordeira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia naturista do Salto nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
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
Is Praia da Meia Laranja clothing optional?
Praia da Meia Laranja is listed as "naturist only: nudity expected" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=nude_required). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Portugal before you go.
When is the best time to visit Praia da Meia Laranja?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 23°C (73°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Praia da Meia Laranja?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 19°C (67°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Praia da Meia Laranja?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (ALTEIRINHOS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia da Meia Laranja?
The closest are Praia dos Alteirinhos (0.1 km (0.1 mi)), Praia das Adegas (8.6 km (5.3 mi)) and Praia dos Nascedios (31 km (19 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=nude_required). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q49323734 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.