Praia do Vigão
Praia do Vigão 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 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is August. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia do Salgado (40 km (25 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia do Vigão
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 15°C | 108 mm |
| February | 10°C | 14°C | 78 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 84 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 77 mm |
| May | 16°C | 16°C | 51 mm |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 23 mm |
| July | 21°C | 18°C | 8 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 14 mm |
| September | 20°C | 19°C | 38 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 112 mm |
| November | 13°C | 17°C | 118 mm |
| December | 10°C | 15°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 39.89972, -8.96135 · 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 Vigão
- 1Praia do Salgado nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Praia da Gralha nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Praia Duna Alta Naturista nude beach · CoimbraClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Praia Naturistas da Costa Nova em Aveiro nude beach · AveiroClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Ursa Beach nude beach · Lisbon · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6Praia da Gorda nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 7Quinta do Maral naturist campground · Portalegre · best June to AugustClothing optional
- 8Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 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 do Vigão clothing optional?
Praia do Vigão 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 Vigão?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 21°C (69°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Praia do Vigão?
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 do Vigão?
The closest are Praia do Salgado (40 km (25 mi)), Praia da Gralha (44 km (27 mi)) and Praia Duna Alta Naturista (70 km (44 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.