Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to September
About Playa de la Morena
Playa de la Morena, often called Cala Morena or simply El Portús, is a small cove about 10 km south-west of Cartagena, beside the village of El Portús. A rocky headland separates it from the village's public beach. FEN gives it as about 130 m long, of gravel and sand with moderate waves, and notes that it is often busy. For decades the cove was the beach of the El Portús naturist campsite, one of Spain's best-known naturist sites, and nudity here was the norm. That changed when the campsite was refurbished in 2024–2025 and reopened as a textile site. FEN now urges naturists to keep using the beach nude, and argues that public access should not depend on passing through the campsite. Expect a mixed and changing situation. The cove is narrow and has no facilities of its own.
Getting there
El Portús is reached from Cartagena via the RM-332 road. Park in the village, near the public El Portús beach. Cala Morena is beyond the headland, and access has been through the El Portús campsite, which FEN criticises as making the beach semi-private. ALSA urban buses run from Cartagena toward the area (line 4), and a beach bus (line 12) goes to El Portús in July and August. There is no adapted access to the cove.
Amenities
Legal context
Spain has no national law against nudity in public, and Cala Morena has a long naturist tradition. Since the neighbouring campsite dropped naturism in 2024–2025, campsite reviews mention that nudity is now prohibited inside the site. FEN maintains that the beach itself remains public and should have free direct access.
Naturism at Playa de la Morena sits under Spain's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Spain public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 37.5820, -1.0684
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 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 Cala Morena at El Portús still nude?
Its tradition is nude and FEN encourages continued nude use, but the adjacent campsite is no longer naturist, so expect a mixed situation.
How do I reach the cove?
From El Portús village, access has been through the campsite; the public village beach is separated from the cove by a headland.
Is there a bus from Cartagena?
Yes. ALSA urban buses serve the area, with a dedicated beach bus to El Portús in July and August.
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Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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