Praia do Barril
Nude beach in Faro, Portugal · also known as Praia Naturista do Barril
Praia do Barril is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Faro, Portugal. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (15°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 24°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia do Homem Nú (2.4 km (1.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia do Barril
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 16°C | 51 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 53 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 70 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 66 mm |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 37 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 8 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 21°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 22 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 77 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 94 mm |
| December | 14°C | 17°C | 75 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 37.07389, -7.68675 · 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 Barril
- 1Praia do Homem Nú nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Praia da Ilha Deserta nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 3Barreta Island naturist park or area · Faro · best July to AugustOfficial
- 4Playa de Santa Pura nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberListedSea 23°C in August
- 5Playa de Nueva Umbría nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 6Naturist Beach Playa Flecha de Nueva Umbria nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 23°C in August
- 7Playa de la Mata Negra nude beach · Huelva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 8Praia Afurada Naturista 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 do Barril clothing optional?
Praia do Barril 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 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 Barril?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 13°C (56°F).
How warm is the water at Praia do Barril?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (60°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia do Barril?
The closest are Praia do Homem Nú (2.4 km (1.5 mi)), Praia da Ilha Deserta (21 km (13 mi)) and Barreta Island (24 km (15 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.