El Portus

The picturesque bay of El Portus nestles amid majestic mountains providing a spectacular setting for a relaxed holiday. The mix of international clientele, campers, caravanners, mobile home visitors and full time residents on the spacious 250 acre site makes for an exceptionally friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The area boasts more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Location

In the protected natural region of Sierra de la Muela, El Portus is situated just 12km from the historic city of Cartagena and a half hour drive from Murcia’s Son Javier airport. There are limited local bus services from El Portus in the high season. Outside high season buses run from the neighbouring village of Galifa and a stop about a mile away between El Portus and Galifa. Car hire is recommended.

The Beach

This beautiful bay offers naturists a wide crescent of shingle beach and crystal clear, clean waters.

Naturism at El Portus

El Portus is a fully naturist resort so nudity is permitted around the clock. Nudity is obligatory on the beach and pool areas but guests are asked to dress in the restaurants. This is an area of naturist tradition and there are more than 10km of naturist beaches within 30km.

Food & Drink

Half board is available at a supplement and comprises a continental breakfast (served from 09:30) plus lunch or dinner (choice of 3 courses from the menu) with bread and water included but not other drinks. There are two restaurants; the winter restaurant on the hillside has great views and is also the home of the social club and bar, and the other is conveniently situated near the pool and beach. When the summer restaurant opens (usually mid June to mid September), the winter restaurant closes. Both restaurants offer a full carte including tapas, fresh local fish, meat and typical rice dishes of the area. Further afield there a number of restaurants in Cartagena and surrounding villages.

Facilities

There is a large outdoor pool close to the beach which is open daily from 11.00 - 20.00 from mid June until mid September. The smaller, covered winter pool on the hillside is open year-round 5 days a week (from 11.00 - 20.00 from mid June until mid September and from 11.00 - 17.00 during the other seasons). The cover is pulled back during the summer months. There are two restaurants and a high season beach bar. The resort also has a social club and bar where guests may play pool, borrow books and films or just watch TV and chat with friends. The small on-site spa (payable) has a fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi and offers massage and beauty treatments. A well-stocked mini-market (closed Sundays until mid July and from end September) receives fresh deliveries daily and is sufficient for self catering requirements. For children there is a splash pool and playground. Reception, which is manned every day has a safety deposit facility and a night porter available when reception is closed.

Activities

There are plenty of activities at El Portus including yoga, aerobics, bike hire, petanca, table-tennis, volleyball and snorkelling. According to season and demand, boat trips, PADI diving, canoeing and rock climbing may also be organised (some may require clothing). In addition, there is also a programme of occasional evening entertainment, Spanish lessons and dance classes (lessons and classes payable).