Are you ready explore the most stylish and trendy Portuguese swimwear brands? As you might already have noticed, Portuguese swimwear brands are making waves internationally. This is due to the fact, that Portuguese swimwear brands are known for its flattering designs, prints and high-quality materials. Here’s the ultimate guide to 12 must-known brands from Portugal for your next trip to the beach and for updating your summer wardrobe in 2025.
1. 38 GRAUS
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38 GRAUS is a popular Portuguese swimwear brand that specializes in stylish beachwear and was founded in 2017 by Marta Oliveira. Here, you can find everything from trendy bikinis and comfy swimsuits to casual beach clothes, which are all designed with unique colours and colourful patterns. Especially, in this year’s collection you can find beautiful animal and floral patterns.
2. PAPARINA
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PAPARINA is an ethical and sustainable swimwear brand, which was created by Ana Carina Avelar. The brand’s name means poppy in Sicilian and is inspired by her father. Here, each piece is made to order in their atelier in Setúbal to ensure that there is no excess stock and a perfect fit for every body type. This season’s collection, Paparina introduces the “Nostalgia ~ by the water” collection with bright colours like orange, green and purple in sparkling fabrics.
3. Type
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Type offers unique bikinis and swimsuits, which are designed for women who love to show their confidence. Launched near the iconic Ritz hotel in Lisbon, Type combines premium materials and artistic flair to create eye-catching swimwear pieces. Their newest swimwear collection “Heritage” captures the spirit of bold colours, expressive patterns, and unexpected silhouettes, which are creating an energetic and expressive mood for this season.
4. LATITID
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Founded by Inês Fonseca, Marta Fonseca and Fernanda Santos, LATITID is known for its stylish and bold designs, where each swimwear collection represents the spirit of a different city. This year, Latitid’s new summer collection brings rodeo vibes and the spirit of the open road to the beach. The “Fast Lane” capsule captures the essence of adventure in bold cuts and earthy tones. Moreover, the swimwear pieces are handcrafted in the north of Portugal with high-quality fabrics from Italy.
5. Volz
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Volz stands out for its minimalist and high-quality swimwear and was established by Susana Volz and her two friends, Pedro and Afonso. Moreover, this Portugal-based brand is a testament to its simplicity and ethical production without giving up comfort, functionality and style in their swimwear. This summer, Volz offers classic designs in soft colours, which are perfect for adding sophistication to your swimwear wardrobe!
6. AUMAR Swimwear
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AUMAR Swimwear, which is led by Mariana Silva, is celebrating this year its 10th anniversary with a nature-inspired campaign. The “Au Oriente” collection includes handcrafted swimsuits and bikinis that reflect the spirit of oriental cultures. Here, you can expect elegant cuts, rich colours, and sophisticated textures inspired by the warmth of India, the mystique of China, and the beauty of Thailand and Japan. With this summer’s swimwear collection, AUMAR invites you to explore new horizons with versatile ready-to-wear pieces and timeless swimwear favourites.
7. Cantê
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Mariana Delgado and Rita Soares launched Cantê to capture the joy of Portuguese summers. Since 2011, this Portuguese swimwear brand is known for its innovative and detailed designs, as well as their playful use of patterns and colours. Cantê’s latest swimwear collection features signature patterns such as tropical, retro, and flower prints with textured materials and unique details, which are adding a fresh and artistic touch to your swimwear!
8. Ao Léu
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Ao Léu celebrates body positivity and freedom through its swimwear designs and was founded by Inês Silva in 2016. She began building the brand after starting a course at a sewing school and afterwards by creating swimwear pieces for her friends. The Portuguese swimwear brand encourages everyone to feel good in their swimwear with collections that are both feminine and colourful. This year’s collection, which is named “Vanilla Club”, offers a mix of colours as well as classic prints and includes unique textured fabrics, making beach days even more special.
9. MISSUS
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MISSUS was created by the brand’s founder Marta, who has a background in graphic and industrial design. Due to her passion for fashion and her experience in design, she decided to launch a swimwear collection in 2016. Meanwhile, the Portuguese swimwear brand is known for its colourful patterns and classic swimwear shapes. This summer with the “Hawaii” collection, you can expect elegant bikinis and swimsuits in bright and earthy shades as well as diverse patterns, ensuring you feel beautiful, sexy and elegant!
10. ALMANDE
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Founded in 2021 by the journalist Barbara Corby, ALMANDE focuses on creating timeless and elegant Portuguese swimwear with high-quality, eco-friendly materials. Their sustainable practices ensure that each piece is not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. That’s why their pieces are produced in the north of Portugal to minimize waste. In this summer collection, you can find elegant and classical silhouettes as well as luxurious textured and shiny fabrics.
11. Conscious
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Conscious is redefining swimwear by using recycled fabrics made from ocean waste to create simple, timeless swimwear. Joana Silva is the face behind the Lisbon-based brand and creates beautiful swimwear, where each piece is ethically sewed in their atelier. Look out for this summer’s collection, which features unique patterns and flattering designs in earthy colours. Especially, the earthy prints in the bikinis are definitely an eyecatcher!
12. BOW
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BOW began by outfitting athletes at the World Surf Championship in Peniche in 2013 and offers now a family-friendly oriented swimwear collection. The Portuguese swimwear brand uses high-quality Italian fabrics, where all swimwear pieces are made in Portugal. This season’s collection brings back summer classics with stripes, florals, and plenty of textures with a modern twist.
Are you ready for summer 2025?
These 12 Portuguese swimwear brands offer the best of Portuguese design, commitment to quality and innovation. Moreover, the brands new summer collections are just perfect for updating your swimwear this season. Whether you’re looking for a minimalistic design or an eye-catching pattern in your bikini or swimsuit, these trendy Portuguese swimwear brands will make you ready to conquer Portugal’s beaches with style and confidence!
