Praia do Barranco
Praia do Barranco is a clothing-optional beach 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 do Zavial (2.2 km (1.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia do Barranco
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: BARRANCO
- Coordinates: 37.04210, -8.89517 · 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 do Barranco
- 1Praia do Zavial nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 2Praia das Furnas 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 Cordama Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 6Praia da Bordeira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 7Canavial Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia dos Pinheiros 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 Praia do Barranco clothing optional?
Praia do Barranco is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, 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 Praia do Barranco?
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 do Barranco?
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 do Barranco?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (BARRANCO) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia do Barranco?
The closest are Praia do Zavial (2.2 km (1.4 mi)), Praia das Furnas (3.9 km (2.4 mi)) and Praia da Figueira (5.3 km (3.3 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.