While the Costa del Sol has plenty of coves where naturism is tolerated, there’s only one place where it’s official, signposted and serviced: Costa Natura, in Estepona. It was the first legally recognised naturist resort in Spain, operating since 1979, and its beach is the reference point for naturism in Málaga province.
Getting there
It’s on the N-340 at kilometre 151, west of Estepona centre towards Sabinillas. The resort has its own entrance and parking. The beach is public — as all beaches are in Spain — but convenient access and the facilities are tied to the resort.
Facilities
- ✓ Signposted naturist area
- ✓ Resort beach bar and restaurant
- ✓ Showers and toilets
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Lifeguard in season
- ✓ Naturist accommodation (apartments)
How it works
Naturism here is the norm, not the exception: within the designated area you’re expected to be nude, and that’s precisely why the atmosphere is so relaxed and respectful. There are clear rules about photography — essentially, no photos — which should be observed scrupulously.
What the beach is like
Around 400 metres of dark, coarse sand with a mixed seabed, calm water and good bathing quality. It isn’t the most spectacular beach on the coast in scenic terms, but it’s the only one offering naturism with real infrastructure.
Naturist alternatives in the province
If you want naturism without a resort attached, the province has several options with well-established tolerance: Punta Chullera (Manilva), Calaceite and Valle-Niza in the Axarquía, or the coves of the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Area. You’ll find them all in our guide to naturist beaches on the Costa del Sol.
