Praia da Gorda
Praia da Gorda is a beach where nudity is tolerated 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 24°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is July to September. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia da Bela Vista (18 km (11 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia da Gorda
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 15°C | 60 mm |
| February | 11°C | 15°C | 50 mm |
| March | 13°C | 15°C | 60 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 54 mm |
| May | 18°C | 16°C | 34 mm |
| June | 22°C | 18°C | 13 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 18°C | 3 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 19°C | 5 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 19°C | 28 mm |
| October | 19°C | 18°C | 78 mm |
| November | 14°C | 17°C | 86 mm |
| December | 11°C | 16°C | 61 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 38.66744, -9.02800 · 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 Gorda
- 1Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Praia 19 nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3Adiça Beach (naturist) nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia do Meco nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 5Praia das Bicas nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustCustomarySea 19°C in August
- 6Ursa Beach nude beach · Lisbon · best AugustClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 7Monte Naturista O Barão naturist campground · Setúbal · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 8Monte Naturista O Barão naturist park or area · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
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 Gorda clothing optional?
Praia da Gorda is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 da Gorda?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to September. July averages 23°C (74°F) and January 11°C (51°F).
How warm is the water at Praia da Gorda?
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 da Gorda?
The closest are Praia da Bela Vista (18 km (11 mi)), Praia 19 (18 km (11 mi)) and Adiça Beach (naturist) (19 km (12 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.