Praia das Adegas
Praia das Adegas is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Faro, 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 da Meia Laranja (8.6 km (5.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia das Adegas
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 | 17°C | 66 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: ODECEIXE-MAR
- Coordinates: 37.43918, -8.80054 · 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 das Adegas
- 1Praia da Meia Laranja nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 2Praia dos Alteirinhos nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3Praia de Vale Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 4Praia da Bordeira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 5Praia Cordama Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 6Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 7Meia Praia nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia dos Nascedios nude beach · Beja · 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 das Adegas clothing optional?
Praia das Adegas is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to FPN Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias Naturistas. 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 Praia das Adegas?
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 das Adegas?
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 das Adegas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (ODECEIXE-MAR) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia das Adegas?
The closest are Praia da Meia Laranja (8.6 km (5.3 mi)), Praia dos Alteirinhos (8.7 km (5.4 mi)) and Praia de Vale Figueira (22 km (14 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against FPN Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias Naturistas (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q7237776 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.