Pinheiro Beach
Pinheiro Beach 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Sufficient" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia dos Pinheiros (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Pinheiro Beach
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
- Bathing water profile: CAMILO
- Coordinates: 37.08885, -8.66860 · 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 Pinheiro Beach
- 1Praia dos Pinheiros nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 2Canavial Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 3Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 4Meia Praia nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 5Praia de Cabanas Velhas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 6Praia do Torrado nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 7Praia Afurada Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 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 Pinheiro Beach clothing optional?
Pinheiro Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Time Out Lisboa: Praia dos Pinheiros. 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 Pinheiro Beach?
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 Pinheiro Beach?
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.
Is the water clean at Pinheiro Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (CAMILO) was rated "Sufficient" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Pinheiro Beach?
The closest are Praia dos Pinheiros (0.5 km (0.3 mi)), Canavial Beach (1.1 km (0.7 mi)) and Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand (4.1 km (2.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Time Out Lisboa: Praia dos Pinheiros (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.