Official nude beach
Official nude beach is an officially designated clothing-optional park in Faro, Portugal. Average air temperatures peak in August at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia da Ilha Deserta (0.7 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Official nude beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 50 mm |
| February | 13°C | 52 mm |
| March | 14°C | 67 mm |
| April | 16°C | 62 mm |
| May | 18°C | 35 mm |
| June | 21°C | 8 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 4 mm |
| September | 22°C | 22 mm |
| October | 20°C | 75 mm |
| November | 16°C | 94 mm |
| December | 14°C | 72 mm |
Visiting
- Coordinates: 36.96136, -7.88695 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Portugal?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Official nude beach
- 1Praia da Ilha Deserta nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 2Barreta Island naturist park or area · Faro · best July to AugustOfficial
- 3Praia do Homem Nú nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Praia do Barril nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 5Praia Afurada Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 6Praia do Torrado nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 7Playa de Santa Pura nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 8Meia Praia nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 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 Official nude beach clothing optional?
Official nude beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, 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 Official nude beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 23°C (74°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
What other naturist places are near Official nude beach?
The closest are Praia da Ilha Deserta (0.7 km (0.4 mi)), Barreta Island (3.4 km (2.1 mi)) and Praia do Homem Nú (19 km (12 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.