Praia das Bicas
Praia das Bicas is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Setúbal, Portugal. The sea is warmest in September at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°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 do Meco (1.5 km (0.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia das Bicas
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 | 16°C | 54 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 31 mm |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 11 mm |
| July | 20°C | 19°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: BICAS
- Coordinates: 38.46476, -9.19246 · 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 das Bicas
- 1Praia do Meco nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Adiça Beach (naturist) nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3Praia 19 nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia da Bela Vista nude beach · Setúbal · best AugustOfficialSea 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 das Bicas clothing optional?
Praia das Bicas is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to FPN Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias toleradas. 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 das Bicas?
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 das Bicas?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 19°C (66°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Praia das Bicas?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (BICAS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Praia das Bicas?
The closest are Praia do Meco (1.5 km (0.9 mi)), Adiça Beach (naturist) (10 km (6.5 mi)) and Praia 19 (13 km (8.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against FPN Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo: Praias toleradas (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q49323833 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.