The Amazing Beaches of Fuerteventura

Looking for The Amazing Beaches of Fuerteventura? Fuerteventura is one of Spain’s Canary Islands which sits in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco. You’ll find crystal clear waters, virgin, paradisiacal beaches, dune fields, landscapes of soft mountains that run between white, black and golden sand…This is how a walk along the coast of Fuerteventura looks. Fuerteventura Island, a Biosphere Reserve and Starlight Reserve, offers a wide range of possibilities for enjoying a holiday at sea in all respects: from relaxation to family leisure or the practice of sports such as windsurfing or kitesurfing, thanks to the wind blowing in some areas. But it’s not just the beaches in the south of Fuerteventura that possess a special charm: the whole island has enclaves, ideal for laying down your towel, grabbing a good book or simply enjoying the charms of this unique island. You can also visit these beaches on our Pinterest page.

Corralejo Beaches

Despite the number of tourists, the former fishing village near the harbor and main beach still has charm, with narrow, uneven streets, good seafood restaurants and even a fisherman’s cottage or two. Venture inland a couple of blocks and you find the predictable could-be-anywhere resort with Slow Boat buffets, fish and chips and a grid system of streets. The buildings are low-rise, and you can still find a few local Spanish bars.  What makes are the miles of sand dunes to the south of town, sweeping back into gentle sugar-loaf rolls from the sea and fabulous broad sandy beaches. Protected as a nature park, no one can build on or near them.  Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide to plan your Corralejo Beach vacation.  Best Corralejo Hotel:  Hotel Boutique La Marquesina – Adults Only

Parque Natural de Corralejo

Corralejo Natural Park is the best place to go to enjoy the desert beauty of Fuerteventura. This coastal zone, measuring 2.5 by 10.5 kilometers, is located in the north-east of the island and has two contrasting but nevertheless harmonious sides. In the north, alongside the large tourist resort of Corralejo is the biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canary Islands; an enormous extension of white sands bathed by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. To the south, the opposite awaits: a volcanic landscape, red and ochre, dramatic and rugged.  Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide to plan your Corralejo Beach vacation.

El Caserón

El Caserón beach is a popular blue flag beach that is very large. The beach is 300 meters long and 45 meters wide, its setting is rustic.This is a good ideal beach for children and families. There are facilities for elderly tourists and tourists with disabilities.  The beach has two parking lots, a disabled access ramp, showers and restrooms, hammock areas, a bar-restaurant and many other amenities.    Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide for everything you need for your trip, hotels, restaurants, things to do and much, much more!

El Cotillo Beach

The white sandy beaches stretch for miles to the south of El Cotillo. They are on the west coast of the island and therefore the waves tend to be larger than average. The size of the beaches means that even on a busy day it is possible to have lots of space to yourself.  A popular spot for visitors to El Cotillo are the lagoons which are on the road north of the village towards the lighthouse, and along the shoreline to the east of the lighthouse. White sand and clear blue shallow water are an attractive feature alongside the volcanic rock.  Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide for everything you need for your trip, hotels, restaurants, things to do and much, much more!

La Concha

La Concha is one of Fuerteventura’s best-known beaches for its beauty, quality and tranquility. The beach’s close proximity to the town allows you enjoy a break with incredible sea views and amazing sunsets, where the sky changes from ochre to violet in a matter of minutes.  La Concha beach enjoys gentle waves thanks to its natural horseshoe-shaped reef. When the wind picks up the ‘corralitos’, small circular walls made from volcanic rock built by residents, are the perfect refuge, and at low tide the children can play safely in the small rock pools that form. There is parking very close to the beach and a lifeguard service as well as a restaurant nearby.   Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide for everything you need for your trip, hotels, restaurants, things to do and much, much more!

Corralejo

Corralejo is the largest resort on Fuerteventura. This town beach, with its calm waters, is best for families.  Head to a different beach if you want wind or kite surfing.   Your opinion of this place will depend wholly upon where you are standing. Despite the number of tourists, the former fishing village near the harbor and main beach still has charm, with narrow, uneven streets, good seafood restaurants and even a fisherman’s cottage or two.  What makes Corralejo, however, are the miles of sand dunes to the south of town, sweeping back into gentle sugar-loaf rolls from the sea and fabulous broad sandy beaches. Protected as a nature park, no one can build on or near them.  Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide for everything you need for your trip, hotels, restaurants, things to do and much, much more!

Ajibe de la Cueva

The beach of El Aljibe de la Cueva is in a virgin place which is located at the north of the capital of Fuerteventura, in the vicinity of El Cotillo. It has a length of 1,210 meters by 30 wide which make it one of the larger beaches in the area. It has fine golden sand and small lava formations. Is a windy beach with strong waves and rests at the base of a cliff. Its waters are rich in fish and colonies of mussels.  This is a hidden beach where you will find nudist sunbathing and playing in the water.  Visit our Corralejo Vacation Guide for everything you need for your trip, hotels, restaurants, things to do and much, much more!

Calete de Fuste Beaches

Calete de Fuste is the largest community in the municipality of Antigua, Las Palmas.  The area is frequented by a variety of tourists and has numerous hotels, shops, boutiques, bars, cafes, and restaurants on or near the beaches.  In addition to beach activities, local recreation includes sailing, diving, windsurfing, and scuba exploration. The ocean waters in the area are known for their dolphin and turtle populations.  Best Calete de Fuste Hotel:  Noemi Puerta del Sol

Sotavento Beach

Sotavento has huge dunes of pale golden sand that are usually deserted.  This beach stretches down the south-east coast of the island, part of the 17 miles of continuous beach between Playa Barca and Morro Jable on the southern tip.  It is a popular beach for naturists.  The sea has a temperature of around 70F all year round and is perfect for just floating around. Conditions are excellent for kite boarding and windsurfing – the world championships are held at the Playa Barca end of the beach every summer. There are beach bars in the busier sections but take your own supplies if you’re not feeling that sociable. The beach is to reach by car or bus from the resorts along the east coast, with parking by the beach.  Hotel H10 Tindaya is right on Sotavento Beach.  Visit our Calete de Fuste Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Calete de Fuste. 

Caleta de Fuste Beach

This horseshoe shaped beach of Caleta de Fuste is an ideal location for families with its easygoing, relaxed atmosphere and gently shelving beach.  The sand at this beach is imported, and It is possible to feel the difference.  The artificial sand does actually feel a little harder than sand on natural beaches.  It is 800 meters long with sand the shade of vanilla ice-cream.  Watch out for the tide as it does come in quickly and you can find yourself knee deep in water when you wake up from your siesta!  There are plenty of activities here including diving, sailing, boating, and submarine trips.  Stay at the Caleta de Fuste Beach at the all-inclusive Barceló Castillo Beach Resort. Visit our Calete de Fuste Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Calete de Fuste. 

Gran Tarajal Beach

Gran Tarajal is a great place to fish, and you could see your lunch being caught on Gran Tarajal. It is a Blue-Flag beach on the east of the island with sand darker than on other beaches.  It is an expansive beach that consists of a fine black sand. The swimming is safe, and showers are provided at points along the promenade which adjoins the beach. We recommend you use these as the black sand seems to stick more readily than the other varieties of sand.  Gran Tarajal has a large range of shops but being a mainly Spanish town, these tend to be closed in the early afternoon, for the siesta. So go to the shops early!  Stay at this beachfront resort at the R2 Bahía Playa Design Hotel & Spa Wellness – Adults Only.  Visit our Calete de Fuste Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Calete de Fuste. 

Costa Calma Beaches

As you continue south along the coast from Matas Blancas, the beaches get longer, the sand gets whiter, and the water gets bluer.  Costa Calma, about 25km northeast of Morro Jable, is a confusing muddle of one-way streets interspersed with apartments, shopping centers (at least eight!) and the occasional hotel. The long and sandy beach is magnificent, but the whole place lacks soul or anything historic; its lifeline being the (mostly) German tourists.  To find all of the To find all of The Luxury Hotels in Costa Calma, visit here.  Best Costa Calma Hotel:  Casa Roja

Costa Calma Beach

Costa Calma beach is just one of a number of stretches that are linked during low tide. In the northern section there are two small family beaches. When the wind picks up, the southern section is perfect for surfing and windsurfing lessons. The range of accommodation available near the beach ensures an excellent range of services such as sunbeds and parasols for hire, lifeguard cover, and lots of water-based activities. The access road is flanked by local vegetation making Costa Calma an authentic oasis in the white sand.

El Rancho

If you like peace and quiet and you enjoy nature and relaxed swimming, then you are in the right place here. The approximately 500-meter-long beach offers plenty space to spread out and caravan owners can find a good spot with a view of the sea here. Kite-surfers who bring their own equipment can also take advantage of the good surfing conditions. Swimming is very enjoyable on this partly sandy and partly pebble beach, as there are hardly any waves and currents, and swimming naked is also possible.  Visit our Costa Calma Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Costa Calma. 

Playa de la Barca

Playa de la Barca looks completely different at full moon and at new moon. The large sandy area is transformed into a big lagoon. This dramatic change of scenery makes the beach very special. Furthermore, it is very popular with wind surfers and kite boarders because of the unique wind conditions. The local René Egli Windsurfing Centre hosts the Windsurfing and Kite Boarding World Cup every year.  Visit our Costa Calma Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Costa Calma. 

Risco del Paso

Risco del Paso is a real highlight for all Fuerteventura visitors. The beach has a lot to offer relaxed swimming, windsurfing, kite surfing, long walks along the beach, beautiful nature – something for everyone. The change of scenery with the tides is spectacular: a seemingly never-ending sandy area at low tide and a lagoon salt-water lake with an enormous sandbank like a hill in the middle at high tide. Ideal for swimming, Risco del Paso is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura and would score well in any international comparison. Visit our Costa Calma Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Costa Calma. 

Esmeralda Beach

Esmeralda is a small beach and one of the most popular of Fuerteventura.  It is also popular with windsurfers.  It is a relatively wind-protected beach, with turquoise water and white sand.  It is a small size beach and less crowded than some of the other beaches.  To get to this beach go to Hotel H10 Playa Esmeralda or get to it from Sol Gorriones in Playa Barca.  There is plenty of parking at the beach.  You will also find beach lounge chairs, and a snack bar nearby.  If it is high tide, you will not be able to walk to the snack bar.  You will have to take your car.  If you want to spend your day on a wild but beautiful beach, this is your beach.   Visit our Costa Calma Vacation Guide for hotel information, as well as everything you need to plan your trip to Costa Calma. 

Morro del Jable Beaches

Morro del Jable is almost exclusively German. The beach is the main attraction, with pale golden sand stretching for around 4km from the older part of town. It’s fronted by low-rise, immaculately landscaped apartments and hotels. Back from the beach, the charm palls somewhat with a dual carriageway lined with commercial centers and hotels. The older town center, up the hill, provides a glimpse of what the town must have looked like before the charter flights started landing. Find all the Best Luxury Hotels in Morro Jable Here.  Best Morro del Jable Hotel:  Atalaya de Jandía

Morro Jable Beach

The Morro Jable beach extends for four kilometers and is bordered by an enormous avenue with shops, leisure areas and restaurants, and the Jandía salt marsh, an ‘Area of Scientific Interest’ for the conservation of a scarce plant in the Canary Islands that is resistant to salt water. A tourist beach with lifeguards, sunbeds and parasols for hire, small beach bars and several areas for water sports such as surfing or canoeing. The best way to enjoy this beach. Stay in a hotel nearby to spend a blissful day out at the beach, and then finish off with a quiet dinner beside the sea as the sun sets.  For everything you need to plan your Morro Jable vacation, Visit our Morro Jable Vacation Guide.

Jandia Beach

The beach has the usual water sports activities going on and it is possible to go sailing in a hired boat. The beach at Jandia is informally divided into a naturist section to the left of the lighthouse when looking out to sea, and a clothed, but not many, to the right. There are sunbeds available on both sections and the sea is pleasant for swimming. Naturists tend to frequent the area to the left of the Lighthouse as you are looking towards the sea. For everything you need to plan your Morro Jable vacation, Visit our Morro Jable Vacation Guide.

Esquinzo Beach

Esquinzo Beach consists partly of light-colored sand, partly of stones. Esquinzo is a tourist town which was constructed near the light sandy beach only a few years ago. Though the beach is not very large, you can walk from one bay to the next. In some parts, the beach is bordered by dark rocks. To get there get on Motorway FV-2, take the exit 79. On the next roundabout take the exit El Salmo and then turn left towards Esquinzo at the next junction. In town you go off the road and drive left. Here you can park your car and walk the last few meters.   For everything you need to plan your Morro Jable vacation, Visit our Morro Jable Vacation Guide.

El Cofete Beach

El Cofete Beach is not suitable for bathing. There’s something mysterious in it. Deserted, solitary, lonely, and in the background, you can see the mountains of Jandia where the clouds get caught. The weather is always breezy, and the waves are very high. The beach appears breathtakingly beautiful! You shouldn’t bathe here because of the high waves and the strong current. On the approx. 2-3 km long beach there are no tourists or locals. The beach is also absolutely unsuitable for children. If you visit Fuerteventura, you should take a day’s time for exploring this piece of pristine nature.  Enjoy the silence in Fuerteventura’s deep south. For everything you need to plan your Morro Jable vacation, Visit our Morro Jable Vacation Guide.

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