Alteirinhos — southern naturist coves
Zambujeira do Mar, Odemira, Alentejo
Golden sand and low-tide coves beneath the cliffs just south of Zambujeira do Mar. A dedicated southern naturist section sits beyond the main beach access.
Nudity policy
Clothing optional in the naturist area
The official beach information allows naturism in the southern zone. The whole of Alteirinhos is not exclusively nude; use the designated part and current access signs.
This is a public beach with mixed use; naturism does not make neighbouring streets, car parks or access paths clothing optional.
Facilities
No facilities on site.
Approach parking and amenities on adjoining textile beaches are described in the directions, rather than counted as facilities within the nude area.
Access & visiting
Public pedestrian beach access; no accommodation booking or naturist membership is required. Any car-park charge or seasonal transport reservation is separate.
Age & supervision
No numerical minimum age or explicit under-18 admission statement was found in the checked sources; this listing is not included in the Family friendly filter.
When to go
Open coast. Summer transport, parking arrangements and any seasonal beach services follow the current local timetable.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
From the southern edge of Zambujeira do Mar follow the public dirt-road approach towards Alteirinhos, about 500 m from the village.
Parking
Use the marked cliff-top car park serving Alteirinhos and descend on foot. Parking and toilets are at the main approach, rather than facilities inside the southern nude coves.
Finding the naturist area
Take the established staircase down to the beach, then continue south towards the signed naturist sector. Choose the available shoreline route according to the tide and respect any locally roped-off rock sections.
Where naturism applies
The official beach information allows naturism in the southern zone. The whole of Alteirinhos is not exclusively nude; use the designated part and current access signs.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-12. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- Portuguese Naturist Federation — official naturist beaches
- Local authority or official beach programme — access and location
- Visit Portugal — Alteirinhos track, cliff-top parking and coves
- Beachcam / original photographer — beach photograph
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