Praia da Bela Vista
Nude beach in Setúbal, Portugal · also known as Praia da Bela Vista (parte naturista)
Praia da Bela Vista 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia 19 (1.2 km (0.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia da Bela Vista
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
- Bathing water profile: BELA VISTA/NOVA VAGA
- Coordinates: 38.59530, -9.20766 · 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 Bela Vista
- 1Praia 19 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 da Bela Vista clothing optional?
Praia da Bela Vista is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Câmara Municipal de Almada: Praias - Visitar. 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 da Bela Vista?
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 da Bela Vista?
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.
Is the water clean at Praia da Bela Vista?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (BELA VISTA/NOVA VAGA) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia da Bela Vista?
The closest are Praia 19 (1.2 km (0.7 mi)), Adiça Beach (naturist) (4.3 km (2.7 mi)) and Praia do Meco (13 km (8.2 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Câmara Municipal de Almada: Praias - Visitar (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.