Praia dos Canudos
Praia dos Canudos is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Setúbal, Portugal. The sea is warmest in September at about 19°C (67°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is July to September. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia naturista do Salto (2.4 km (1.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia dos Canudos
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 16°C | 54 mm |
| February | 12°C | 15°C | 48 mm |
| March | 13°C | 15°C | 57 mm |
| April | 15°C | 16°C | 54 mm |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 31 mm |
| June | 21°C | 18°C | 10 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 19°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 19°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 19°C | 26 mm |
| October | 19°C | 19°C | 74 mm |
| November | 14°C | 18°C | 85 mm |
| December | 12°C | 16°C | 61 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 37.88206, -8.79594 · 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 dos Canudos
- 1Praia naturista do Salto nude beach · Setúbal · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Praia Naturista da Ilha do Pessegueiro naturist park or area · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 3Praia do Saltinho nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Praia dos Nascedios nude beach · Beja · best July to SeptemberOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 5Monte Naturista O Barão naturist campground · Setúbal · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 6Monte Naturista O Barão naturist park or area · Setúbal · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Praia da Meia Laranja nude beach · Beja · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 8Praia dos Alteirinhos nude beach · Beja · best June 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 dos Canudos clothing optional?
Praia dos Canudos 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 dos Canudos?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to September. July averages 23°C (73°F) and January 11°C (52°F).
How warm is the water at Praia dos Canudos?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 19°C (67°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia dos Canudos?
The closest are Praia naturista do Salto (2.4 km (1.5 mi)), Praia Naturista da Ilha do Pessegueiro (4.9 km (3 mi)) and Praia do Saltinho (9.8 km (6.1 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.