Nude Beaches in Portugal
NudistMap lists 41 nude beaches in Portugal, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 12 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 13 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in Faro, Setúbal and Beja. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 19°C (66°F).
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- 1Rio Alto Beach nude beach · PortoClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Praia das Adegas nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3Praia do Meco nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia dos Alteirinhos nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 5Praia 19 nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 6Praia da Bordeira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 7Praia de Vale Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 8Praia do Zavial nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 9Praia das Bicas nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustCustomarySea 19°C in August
- 10Praia da Meia Laranja nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 11Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 12Adiça Beach (naturist) nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 13Praia da Ilha Deserta nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 14Canavial Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 15Praia dos Nascedios nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 16Meia Praia nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 17Pinheiro Beach nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 18Praia Duna Alta Naturista nude beach · CoimbraClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 19Praia de Afife nude beach · Viana do CasteloClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 20Praia Afurada Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 21Praia Rodanho - zona de Naturista tolerado nude beach · Viana do CasteloClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 22Ursa Beach nude beach · Lisbon · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 23Praia do Barranco nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 24Praia das Furnas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 25Praia do Torrado nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 26Praia de Cabanas Velhas nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 27Praia dos Pinheiros nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberCustomarySea 20°C in August
- 28Praia naturista do Salto nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 29Praia do Saltinho nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 30Praia do Barril nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 31Nudisme -Naturist-FKK strand nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 32Praia Naturistas da Costa Nova em Aveiro nude beach · AveiroClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 33Praia do Salgado nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 34Praia do Homem Nú nude beach · Faro · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 35Praia da Gorda nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 36Praia Cordama Naturista nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 37Praia da Figueira nude beach · Faro · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 20°C in August
- 38Praia dos Canudos nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 39Praia da Gralha nude beach · LeiriaClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 40Praia do Vigão nude beach · Leiria · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 41Praia da Amora nude beach · Azores · best July to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°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
How many nude beaches are in Portugal?
NudistMap currently lists 41 nude beaches in Portugal. 12 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known nude beaches in Portugal?
The most documented are Rio Alto Beach, Praia das Adegas, Praia do Meco, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Portugal?
The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.
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Guides
- What is naturism?What naturism means, how it differs from nudism and FKK, where it is legal and what to expect at a naturist beach, resort or sauna for the first time.
- Nude beach etiquetteThe unwritten rules of nude and clothing-optional beaches: photos, towels, staring, couples, kids and what to do if someone breaks the rules.
- Your first nude beachHow to choose a first nude beach, what to pack, when to undress and how to feel at ease. Practical tips for first-time naturists, couples and families.
- When to goHow warm the sea is at nude beaches through the year, based on NOAA climate data, and which regions stay warm into autumn and winter.