Meia Praia
Meia Praia is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Faro, Portugal. The sea is warmest in September at about 20°C (68°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 22°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is July to September. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Meia Praia
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 16°C | 55 mm |
| February | 14°C | 15°C | 54 mm |
| March | 15°C | 15°C | 72 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 70 mm |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 38 mm |
| June | 20°C | 19°C | 8 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20°C | 19°C | 78 mm |
| November | 17°C | 18°C | 101 mm |
| December | 15°C | 17°C | 78 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 37.11926, -8.63764 · 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 Meia Praia
- 1Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 2Pinheiro Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 3Praia dos Pinheiros nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 4Canavial Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 5Praia do Torrado nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 6Praia Afurada Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 7Praia de Cabanas Velhas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia da Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°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 Meia Praia clothing optional?
Meia Praia is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias toleradas. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Portugal before you go.
When is the best time to visit Meia Praia?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to September. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 14°C (57°F).
How warm is the water at Meia Praia?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Meia Praia?
The closest are Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), Pinheiro Beach (4.4 km (2.7 mi)) and Praia dos Pinheiros (4.7 km (2.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias toleradas (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q20059078 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.