Praia 19
Praia 19 is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Setúbal, Portugal. The sea is warmest in September at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (15°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is August. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia da Bela Vista (1.2 km (0.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia 19
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 15°C | 65 mm |
| February | 13°C | 15°C | 50 mm |
| March | 14°C | 15°C | 60 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 54 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 31 mm |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 11 mm |
| July | 20°C | 18°C | 3 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 6 mm |
| September | 20°C | 19°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19°C | 18°C | 79 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 92 mm |
| December | 14°C | 16°C | 64 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 38.58533, -9.20361 · 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 19
- 1Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Adiça Beach (naturist) nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3Praia do Meco nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia das Bicas nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustCustomarySea 19°C in August
- 5Praia da Gorda nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 6Ursa Beach nude beach · Lisbon · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 7Praia dos Canudos nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 8Praia naturista do Salto nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 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 19 clothing optional?
Praia 19 is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias Naturistas (oficiais). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Portugal before you go.
When is the best time to visit Praia 19?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Praia 19?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (58°F) to 19°C (66°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia 19?
The closest are Praia da Bela Vista (1.2 km (0.7 mi)), Adiça Beach (naturist) (3.2 km (2 mi)) and Praia do Meco (12 km (7.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias Naturistas (oficiais) (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q122538093 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.