Location
Brazil
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
September to March
About Praia Massarandupió
Massarandupió is Bahia's official naturist beach, on the Linha Verde coast about 93 km north of Salvador in Entre Rios municipality. The Entre Rios council declared it a naturist area in 1999, and it is run by the local naturist association (Amanat). The setting is classic northeast Brazil: warm water, a wide sand beach lined with coconut palms, dunes behind, and small freshwater streams running down to the sea. The area is also a sea-turtle nesting zone within an environmental protection area. The naturist strip is about 2 km long, though most visitors use the first 800 m or so. Between the clothed beach and the naturist strip there is a transition zone where nudity is optional, useful for mixed groups. Inside the naturist area, being clothed is not allowed and municipal rules forbid photographing people without consent, sexual behaviour and motor vehicles. Simple beach shacks serve seafood, moquecas and drinks on both the clothed and naturist sides. The village on the approach road has pousadas, hostels and small shops. Entry is free and the beach is open every day; in summer and on Saturdays security staff manage the flow of visitors.
Getting there
From Salvador airport take the BA-099 (Estrada do Coco / Linha Verde) north; after the Porto de Sauípe turn-off a sign marks the turn to Massarandupió, followed by about 7-10 km of dirt road through the village (roughly 1h35 by car). Free parking is available under the coconut palms near the sand. From there it is about a 20-minute walk through dunes and palms to the naturist area. Without a car, the dirt-road leg needs local transport arranged in advance.
Amenities
Legal context
Massarandupió was declared a naturist area by Entre Rios Municipal Decree 1.571 of 28 July 1999, and Municipal Law 164/2018 sets the conduct rules, administered by the Associação Massarandupiana de Naturismo. Nudity is required inside the naturist strip, while being nude outside it can be treated as an obscene act. Cameras need consent, sexual behaviour is banned, and rule-breakers are expelled (A Tarde, 2024/2025).
Naturism at Praia Massarandupió sits under Brazil's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Brazil public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. -12.3240, -37.8362
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Massarandupió an official nude beach?
Yes. It was declared a naturist area by municipal decree in 1999, and a 2018 municipal law sets its rules. It is also listed by the Brazilian Naturist Federation.
Can single men visit?
Recent reporting says unaccompanied entry is allowed, though some guides claim restrictions. Check with the association (Amanat) before you go.
Do I have to be nude?
Inside the naturist strip, yes. There is a transition zone where nudity is optional, and the beach outside the strip is clothed.
Is there parking and food?
Free parking near the beach, then a 20-minute walk. Beach shacks serve seafood and drinks.
Is there an entry fee?
Entry was free as of 2025; the law allows the association to introduce an optional fee.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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