As of 2016, the Alvor end of Meia Praia beach near Lagos is officially a nudist beach. It is also the largest beach in the region offering its visitors 5km stretch of soft golden sand stretching on the western side from Lagos to the Odiáxere River mouth on the eastern side.
A network of wooden walkways have been installed to provide protection of the dunes and diverse flora and fauna, which also provides easy access onto the beach. The shallow shoreline is ideal for families with small children.
A popular destination for windsurfers due to the absence of rocks in the ocean, when the wind is strong there are numerous sheltered sandy coves nestled between the cliffs where one can take shelter. Naturists prefer to head further east where it is quieter and the scenery is more natural.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Meia Praia Beach is very geared towards mass tourism. There are several car parks which provide easy access.Three beach bars and restaurants.The coastline is dotted with beach loungers and umbrellas.There are many water sport activities on offer from diving, kayaking, jet skiing, peddle boats, and much more.
- Nudist Status Official
- Ease of Access Easy access from the parking area by way of a network of ramps and boardwalks.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Lagos, Algarve, Portugal.
- Zip / Postal Code 8600-315
- Directions In the summer months a water taxi will take you from Avenida dos Descobrimentos right to the beach. If walking, from the marina, it's just fifteen minutes on foot.If travelling by car; Follow the N125 to the village of Odiáxere and turn south at the traffic lights. Head towards the signs that direct to the Meia Praia and the Palmares Golf. Drive down the asphalt road past the gates of the golf course.You will then come to a level crossing, turn let and continue along the railway line for about 400 meters, then turn right onto an unpaved road. Park at the end of the golf course. And from here you have approx 80 meter walk until you heat the beach.
Coordinates
- Latitude 37.118595
- Longitude -8.647678
- Sea Level (In Meters) 3