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About Costa Natura
Costa Natura is a naturist apartment resort on the western edge of Estepona on the Costa del Sol, opened in 1979 and widely described as Spain's first naturist resort. It is run as a community by the Asociacion Naturista Costa Natura. The complex is built in the style of a white Andalusian village, with more than 190 apartments and studios from about 18 to 56 square metres, each with a private terrace, some owned privately and many let to holidaymakers. The centre of resort life is a 22-metre heated pool kept at around 30C all year, with a smaller children's pool, set among gardens of palms and Mediterranean plants. There is also a sauna and jacuzzi, a gym, and The Brasserie restaurant beside the pool serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Classes such as aqua aerobics and Pilates run in season. The resort fronts directly onto the sea; the strip of beach in front of the complex is naturist, and is narrow and pebbly. Nudity is the norm inside the resort, which welcomes couples and families. It is open year-round.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the private resort grounds, and Spanish law does not prohibit public nudity in general. In 2021 a beach bar on the adjoining beach tried to bar naturists from its sunbeds, prompting a petition by resort residents.
Spain's legal framework for nudity is complex and regionally variable. Some interpretations suggest public nudity is constitutionally protected as part of personal development rights (Spanish Constitution). However, most regional autonomous communities and cities impose restrictions through local ordinances. Urban areas typically prohibit public nudity (Barcelona fines 300-500 EUR), while beaches are generally permissive. Federación Española de Naturismo (FEN) confirms legal naturism in designated beach areas. The Spanish Supreme Court (2023) ruled that mandatory nudity policies at private facilities are discriminatory but did not alter public space rules.
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Getting there and visiting
Costa Natura is on the A-7 coast road at km 151, on the western edge of Estepona and within reach of Malaga, Ronda and Granada by car. Coastal buses run along the A-7, but a car is the easiest way to get here; reviewers say on-site parking is free but limited. Stays are booked online through the resort's website by date and number of adults and children; the price list is published there (rates vary by apartment size and season, with discounts on some autumn dates in 2026). Tourism guides mention day passes, but check with the resort first (info@costanatura.com, +34 952 80 80 65). Community rules apply on site.
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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36.4289, -5.1489
Frequently asked questions
Is Costa Natura open in winter?
Yes. The resort is open all year and the main pool is heated to around 30C, which makes it a popular winter destination.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The resort describes itself as family friendly, has a children's pool and welcomes families as well as couples.
Is the beach in front naturist?
The stretch of beach directly in front of the complex is used nude; it is narrow and pebbly. In 2021 there was a dispute with a beach bar over naturists using its sunbeds.
Can I visit just for the day?
Tourism guides mention day passes, but the resort's site does not publish a day-visit policy, so contact it before you go.
Sources
- Costa Natura (official site)
- Costa Natura - andalucia.com
- Rift over naturism laid bare by bar on Spain's oldest nudist beach - The Guardian (via PressReader)
- Costa Natura press note (naturismo.org)
- Costa Natura listing - realista.com
Researched 24 October 2026 .
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