Praia do Pinho

From the BR-101, take the Balneário Camboriú exit for the Interpraias road (Avenida Interpraias) and follow it south past Laranjeiras and Taquarinhas to the Pinho turn-off. There is parking at the beach. Under the January 2026 injunction, nudity is protected only on the sand and in the water, not on trails, parking areas or access paths, so dress until you reach the beach.

Long-time visitors remember Pinho as Brazil's best-organised naturist beach, with good facilities and a family atmosphere. In recent years reports and city officials have pointed to a decline, with complaints about voyeurs, sexual activity and drugs that led to the 2025 ban. Naturist groups dispute this and continue to visit under the court injunction. Expect fewer services and uncertainty until the courts rule.

Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.

Balneário Camboriú's Lei Complementar 129/2025 and Decree 12.909/2025 (19 December 2025) revoked the naturist designation and banned nudism on all city beaches. In January 2026 the Santa Catarina Court of Justice granted an injunction in a collective habeas corpus filed by the FBrN, preventing arrests for naturism on the sand and in the sea pending a final ruling; check the current position before visiting.

Naturism at Praia do Pinho sits under Brazil's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.

Full country law: Brazil public nudity guide.

Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.