Praia da Gralha
Praia da Gralha is a clothing-optional beach in Leiria, Portugal. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 20°C (68°F). There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia do Salgado (4.6 km (2.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia da Gralha
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 15°C | 85 mm |
| February | 12°C | 14°C | 60 mm |
| March | 13°C | 14°C | 69 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 65 mm |
| May | 16°C | 16°C | 40 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 16 mm |
| July | 19°C | 18°C | 6 mm |
| August | 20°C | 19°C | 10 mm |
| September | 19°C | 19°C | 29 mm |
| October | 18°C | 18°C | 93 mm |
| November | 15°C | 17°C | 102 mm |
| December | 13°C | 15°C | 76 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 39.52596, -9.13212 · 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 da Gralha
- 1Praia do Salgado nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Praia do Vigão nude beach · Leiria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Ursa Beach nude beach · Lisbon · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia da Gorda nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 5Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 6Praia 19 nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 7Adiça Beach (naturist) nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 8Praia Duna Alta Naturista nude beach · CoimbraClothing optionalSea 18°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 da Gralha clothing optional?
Praia da Gralha 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.
How warm is the water at Praia da Gralha?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia da Gralha?
The closest are Praia do Salgado (4.6 km (2.9 mi)), Praia do Vigão (44 km (27 mi)) and Ursa Beach (88 km (54 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.