NetNude - Costa Natura 1997 Report

COSTA NATURA
1997
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COSTA NATURA - 1997

A description of Costa Natura, the beautiful naturist resort in 
Southern Spain.

Costa Natura was the first naturist complex in Spain to be 
officially approved, and has therefore played a primary role in 
helping naturism achieve the acceptance it enjoys in Spain today. 
Costa Natura lies directly on the Mediterranean coast, 80 
kilometers from Malaga, and  34 from Gibraltar, (which is visible 
from the beach.) The closest city is Estepona, at a distance of 3 
kms.  It lies on the Costa del Sol, which really deserves its 
name, as it is possible to sunbathe the year round. Even in 
December it is light until almost 7PM, and sunning is possible at 
least some of the day.

The complex is laid out in the style of an Andalusian village, 
with winding pathways, and apartments of different sizes, grouped 
together in various forms. One of the most attractive features 
are the gardens, for which Costa Natura has won several prizes. 
Flowers bloom all year round. There are 189 apartments of various 
sizes, for up to 2, 4, 5, or 6 persons.(Up too, because they are 
rented by apartment, regardless of the number of occupants, 
therefore, while you are free to rent an apartment for 6 by 
yourself, you are not allowed to overstep the maximum number of 
tenants.)

All apartments have a large terrace, cooking facilities, shower 
or bathtub. The residential area is laid out around the sunning
area,a beautiful lawn area, the central portion of this is the
swimming pool (an enclosed pool is also under consideration)
and the restaurant, for those who don't wish to cook for themselves.
There is also a refreshment stand, shuffleboard, chess or checkers,
ping pong, and, of course, volleyball, a whirlpool and a sauna
with masseur. A hairdresser comes once a week. From here it is
six steps down to the beach proper, a sandy beach, 600 meters
long. 

In Spain it is illegal for any beach to be closed to the general
public, and therefore, although the complex itself is closed
to non-residents, the beach area is open to anyone who chooses
to use it, and it is gratifying to say that an ever increasing
number of local residents do so. 

Gawkers are unknown.

Most apartments are privately owned and are rented out when the 
owners aren't present, there are however a large number of 
permanent residents, in general people who have retired there. In 
my estimate about half of the owners are English, the majority of 
the rest German speaking from Germany or Switzerland, there are 
however Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Belgian, even 
Norwegian. The most inviting feature of Costa Natura, aside from 
its beauty, is the friendliness of the tenants, in a very short 
time you are made to feel like one of a family.

For those who wish to cook there is a moderately well-stocked 
store on the grounds, and a larger one a bit down the street 
outside the complex. The bus for Estepona, quite a large city 
with excellent shopping possibilities, stops right in front of 
the entrance, although departure times are to be taken with a 
grain of salt! However, the first person who drives out will 
likely stop and take you along. As in all holiday resorts tours 
are organized, to Gibraltar, Marocco, Seville, Roanda, for 
example. The Costa Natura club organizes events every day, an 
animator makes sure that above all the children have lots to do.

To reach Costa Natura you fly to Malaga, from there you can rent 
a car, and keep it for the length of your stay, or else take a 
taxi, which comes to approximately $80. Just tell the driver 
Costa Natura. 

Prices for one day, 1996 in pesetas are; (10,000 pts= about $85, 
a very rough estimate, but not far off) 

An apartment for 2;   3,255pts (Nov.-March);
6.182 (Apr,May,Oct);
6.863 (June,Sept);
8,958 (July,Aug)for 4;
5,092; 8,680; 9,614; 11,456 for 5;
6.132; 9,563; 10,598; 12,365 for 6;
7,192; 10,396; 11,557; 13,222
Sales tax not included. 

If you think of renting an apartment for 2, ask for Nr. 521, 
that's mine! The complex is open to anyone with or without 
naturist affiliations.

Hope to see you all there sometime.
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