We do not educate our children against their own body. We explain their bodies to them such as they are, because - in truth the soul cannot "be dressed". No part of the body is less worthy, than another one, to be covered.

Naturism is one of the characteristics of this coastal zone. The harmony existing in the practice of nudism, in Trafalgar and the rest of the area, is truly felt at certain times of the year. The sensation of freedom, whilst some still wear clothes, is total; the mutual respect and the tranquillity that these beaches offer... will reward the trip, extraordinarily.

"Here there are people of all types, including complete families. Some have got to know this paradise... and some have come and practiced it from more than 30 years, when the "2 piece" was prohibited in Spain" (Pedro, Naturist and cañoadict from 1973).

If we cross the coast, from Roche to Punta Camarinal, we must begin by Cala del Aceite. Next to the port of Conil, in a natural enclave, and surrounded by pine groves (a camping naturist/mixed exists) this beach of great beauty is one of those favourite places to practice naturism.

In the municipality of Conil de la Frontera there are lots of beaches and coves to practice nudism. Calas de Poniente (Tio Juan Medina, etc.) Cala Peneque, Melchor, Cala Sudario-Pitones, Cala de Camacho. Already in the direction of Trafalgar, and leaving Conil behind us, we arrive at another hot spot for naturism in the area, the Playa de Castilnovo. Near the watchtower the nudist environment is very varied. Generally - and very close to the tower, we also find a gay environment, which we will discover elsewhere on our journey.

From here and right until arriving at Caños de Meca, the nudism almost completely disappears. In the zone of Mangueta, Playa de Zahora, is another twist, but it is in the Playa del Faro de Trafalgar where we return to our "nudist route". In this beautiful beach, some clothes are worn but naturism predominates. Included with the passing ot time - and the human action - has been created small refuges to avoid the Easterly Levante winds, when sunbathing. These are extraordinarily aptly made to provide a greater privacy. It is certain that some people demonstrate little respect and education, leaving bags and the remainder of food in them; although always there is somebody - returning to "civilization" - who gathers them and deposits them in the rubbish bins at the main road. It is necessary to be careful in the sea, as there are usually currents in the whole area.

ENJOY THE ANDALUSIAN PARADISE

Also - depending on the state of the sea grandes olas orilleras (big waves to avoid), which make it difficult to enter the sea..

In Caños de Meca, nudism is not only by the lighthouse. In the Playa de los Castillejos (with an important hippie presence) it is totally normal - long established - to practice naturism. Mainly from the rocks and in the direction of Barbate. The Ruta de los Chorros -as it is known - are lots of small inlets and turns where you can enjoy absolute tranquillity. It is here that appears - a new gay environment. If we continued walking - with suitable footwear and at low tide, since the high water can leave us trapped in the cliffs - we would arrive at the area Los Lodos y las Cortinas de Agua, a beautiful natural fresh water spectacle that falls from tens of metres of height. We recommended these muds to you, you will find them in small hollows of some rocks; ideal for the skin.

The access routes to Castillejos are not easy, therefore we recommend that if you go down by the steps - that disappear when arriving at the rocks - you do it at low tide (the high water floods it), nevertheless if you arrive at the end of the street (next to the bar La Pequeña Lulú), there is a small iron door that gives access to the Parque Natural la Breña y Marismas de Barbate (take care with lit cigarettes) following the footpath... you will arrive at the same beach..

A WILD BEACH - A VIRGIN BEACH

We leave Caños de Meca, continue past Barbate and onto Zahara de los Atunes. Here we find Playa de Los Alemanes (Atlanterra). It is a beach where the practice of nudism is centered outside the summer season. It is certain that at the height of summer it is not uncommon to see naturists in some points of the beach, but most people wear clothes. Even so, respect for coexistence is always shown.

Another possibility is Arroyo de Cañuelo, a precious cove in the Parque Natural del Estrecho (Natural Park of the Straits) that even in August, remains almost deserted. The access by foot is somewhat difficult - also it´s a military zone, but the wire fences are usually cut, by some ecologists; they say.

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