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About Clube Naturista do Centro
Clube Naturista do Centro, usually called CNC, is a Portuguese naturist association based in Lisbon and a member of the Portuguese Naturist Federation (FPN). It has no clubhouse or grounds of its own that we could find; its headquarters shares an address with the federation. The club runs a calendar of meetings across Portugal, held at partner sites: naturist beaches such as Praia da Adica and Praia do Meco near Sesimbra, the Monte Naturista O Barao near Santiago do Cacem, the Quinta do Maral near Marvao, and occasional events at Palmela, Setubal and Piodao. Its activities include indoor naturist pool sessions in Lisbon and at Alvito, naturist camping meetings, an annual naturist grape harvest with a picnic, and textile walks and kayak trips, which the club marks as clothed. Pool sessions and other activities require online registration through the club's own booking pages. The club states its founding year as 1988 in one place and 1998 in another; it is the older of the Portuguese federated clubs.
Legal context & local rules
Naturist events are held at private sites or at beaches where nudity is tolerated; Portugal has no national law banning nudity on the beach, though local bylaws can apply. The club notes that walks and kayak trips are textile.
Portugal has a progressive legal framework permitting naturism at designated beaches and resorts. The Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo (Portuguese Naturist Federation, FPN) was founded on 1 March 1974, shortly after the democratic revolution. Portugal recognises and legally permits non-sexual public nudity in designated official naturist areas. Nine official nude beaches are designated across Portugal, including locations in the Algarve, Alentejo, and Ribatejo regions. No criminal penalties apply to nudity within these official designated areas.
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Getting there and visiting
Events are reached by car or local transport, depending on the venue; the club's own event pages show the meeting point and time for each activity. Activities require registration in advance through the club's website. Membership is by annual fee: as of 2026 the club lists EUR 30 for an individual aged 30 to 70 and EUR 50 for a couple in the same age band; a youth rate applies up to 30 and an older rate applies over 70. Members can obtain the International Naturist Card (INF-FNI seal) through the federation. Joining and renewal are through the club's website; contact geral@clubenaturistadocentro.pt or MB Way on 928 215 636.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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40.2000, -8.4000
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a member to attend an event?
Many activities are open to members only; the club's website shows which events are for members and which for guests, and asks you to register in advance.
Do I need an INF card?
Members can hold the International Naturist Card through the federation; ask the club before attending an event at a partner site.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The club describes itself as a family naturist club and runs events for families.
Where are the events held?
At partner sites around Portugal, mainly the Setubal peninsula, Alentejo and central Portugal, plus pool sessions in Lisbon and Alvito.
Sources
- Clube Naturista do Centro (official site)
- Naturism in Portugal - Wikipedia
- Observador: Aqui a nudez e natural e recomenda-se
Researched 24 October 2026 .
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