Pura Vida

Small family-run complex, opened in 2003 in Zahora, on the Trafalgar coast, with bungalows and studios set in a 4,500-square-metre garden and a maximum of 24 guests. It does not present itself as a naturist property: what it does state is that swimwear is optional at the pool, and indeed the photos on its website show people swimming naked; for the rest of the grounds there is no written rule. The owners devote a page to nudism on the nearby beaches, from the Trafalgar lighthouse towards El Palmar and among the coves of the Caños, some of them frequented mainly by nudists. No children, by choice, and pets are welcome as long as they are kept under control: some have found the rules on dogs stricter than expected. It declares itself open to diversity and its clientele includes gay couples. The accommodation is simple, with a double bed, kitchenette and a porch with a hammock; the pool can also be used at night. What comes up again and again is the calm, along with the owners' attentiveness. Complaints, including recent ones, concern cleanliness and maintenance: small bathrooms that are not always well kept, neglected outdoor spaces, as well as damp and mosquitoes in rainy periods; some find it expensive for what it offers. The beach is a fifteen-minute walk away.