The beach of Artola (or Cabopino as known locally) is in the municipality of Marbella is one of the best beaches which practices naturism on the Costa del Sol.
It is the only beach in Marbella that is not backed by urbanization, this makes it one of the most attractive beaches in the area.
Bordered by a marina to the east and its narrow strip of sand runs west for many 100s of metres. It offers a special feeling of freedom and connection with nature. Its landscape, dotted with imposing dunes and delicate native vegetation like sea daffodils or savines, will not leave you indifferent.
This very accessible beach well bounded, and offers clean waters and fine sand. Many boardwalks are installed for walking above the dunes to prevent damage to the dunes. Please stay out of the dunes themselves. Some 2km of the nudist beach is offered as the beach tails away from the main Cabopino commune, you will find this to the right-hand side when facing the waters.
There is plenty of space here for everyone. Please note that the parking area is not large enough to accommodate the number of visitors the beach receives, so travel early to find a good spot.
Read the A Naturist Family Blog post on this beach.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Playa de Artola Cabopino can be accessed via several entrances. You'll find large car parks right by the main entrance. From there you can get to the beach quickly. Spaces are limited.There are beach bars selling food, drink and ice creams, a large trampoline for children, two massage huts offer their services and are generally well frequented. You'll also find two water sports operators in the centre of the beach. Banana boats, jet skis, kayaks, donuts and stand-up paddle boarding all located in the textile area and lifeguards. In the naturist area beach vendors do the rounds. Showers and bins are provided and lifeguards travel along the this stretch of coastline.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access There are many boardwalks which offer disabled access onto the beach.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Cabopino, Marbella. Malaga, Andalucia, Spain
- Zip / Postal Code 29600
- Directions To access this beach exit the A7 coast road at the Cabopino junction, drive towards Cabopino port and before here turn right and park with the other cars on the scrub land close to the pines. There is a road down to a very small car park near the watch tower, so if it is summer save yourself the bother of turning round and park near the trees.
If you go straight to the beach from the car park you will have a stroll to the west to find the naturists. Alternatively take the boardwalks over the dunes starting from the west corner of the main car park.
During the summer months the car park will fill up quite quickly and people arriving after say 10-30 will be parking on the roads and roundabouts leading up to the beach.
Coordinates
- Latitude 36.484562
- Longitude -4.743681
- Sea Level (In Meters) 2
