Bahia's coconut coast has Brazil's best-loved naturist beach, warm water every month and pousadas a few steps back from the sand. Read on for the seasons, the spots and the unwritten rules.
What sets it apart is massarandupió naturist beach — alongside massarandupió naturist beach, water above 26°c all year, cheap pousadas and salvador's culture and music. Praia de Massarandupió are where to look first.
Bahia sits in Brazil, so it pairs easily with other naturist spots nearby.
Why naturists choose Bahia
- Massarandupió naturist beach
- Water above 26°C all year
- Cheap pousadas
- Salvador's culture and music
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Bahia
Beach
Praia de Massarandupió
Two kilometres of official naturist sand north of Salvador.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist region, Bahia comes down to when you go and how you behave. All year; September to March is driest. The naturist section starts beyond the marker signs — the first stretch is textile.
- Best time to visit
- All year; September to March is driest.
- Etiquette & law
- The naturist section starts beyond the marker signs — the first stretch is textile.
Naturist Bahia FAQ
Is Bahia good for a naturist holiday?
Bahia's coconut coast has Brazil's best-loved naturist beach, warm water every month and pousadas a few steps back from the sand. Start with Praia de Massarandupió.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Bahia?
All year; September to March is driest.
What are the nudity rules in Bahia?
The naturist section starts beyond the marker signs — the first stretch is textile.
Where can you go naked in Bahia?
Praia de Massarandupió (beach) is the obvious starting point — two kilometres of official naturist sand north of Salvador.