Praia de Vale Figueira
Praia de Vale Figueira is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Faro, Portugal. The sea is warmest in September at about 20°C (67°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 "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia da Bordeira (6 km (3.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia de Vale Figueira
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 | 18°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: VALE FIGUEIRAS
- Coordinates: 37.24735, -8.86940 · 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 de Vale Figueira
- 1Praia da Bordeira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 2Praia Cordama Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 3Praia da Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 4Praia de Cabanas Velhas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 5Praia das Furnas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 6Praia das Adegas nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 7Praia do Zavial nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia do Barranco 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 Praia de Vale Figueira clothing optional?
Praia de Vale Figueira is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to FPN 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 Praia de Vale Figueira?
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 Praia de Vale Figueira?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (67°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Praia de Vale Figueira?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (VALE FIGUEIRAS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia de Vale Figueira?
The closest are Praia da Bordeira (6 km (3.7 mi)), Praia Cordama Naturista (14 km (8.9 mi)) and Praia da Figueira (21 km (13 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against FPN Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias toleradas (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q7237780 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.