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Beaches
1. Playa de Cofete

The most famous unspoilt beach in Fuerteventura is Playa de Cofete, the first thing that strikes the attention of this stunning beach are its dimensions of 12 kilometers long and the wild nature that the whole environment has.

The beach itself is an extension of about 12 kilometers in length of clear and fine sand and next to them the Mountainous Massif of Jandía, the zones higher than Fuerteventura, and that protects the beach on the eastern part of what is known as the Islote, which is a small island attached to the beach. There is also the Roque del Moro which is an imposing rock that rises from the sea, among other points such as Casa de los Winter or the town of Cofete
Thanks to its wild nature, its tranquility and not being overcrowded is considered one of the best beaches in Europe. In the area there is the Caserío de Cofete in the natural park of Jandia, so it is practically uninhabited throughout the year.

Being in one of the most spectacular places in Fuerteventura, some tourist attractions have been recovered: The Cofete viewpoint, the old dry stone houses, the topsails or the islet of Cofete.

Beaches
2. Playa de Sotavento
The beach of Sotavento is one of the best known of Fuerteventura and of course the most international of all. This beach is a reference worldwide for the practice of windsurfing and kitesurfing. It measures almost nine kilometers in length and is actually divided into five beaches, the Barc, the Risco del Paso, the Mirador, the Malnombre and the Canaries.
Beaches
3. Playa del Chinchorro

Within the municipal area of La Oliva on the island of Fuerteventura is a charming little-known beach that is named Playa del Chinchorro This beach is to the south of El Jablito and in the area called Barranco de Cavero.

Chinchorro is at the end of the Archaeological Zone of Barranco de Cavadero, where you can see a series of inscriptions in basalt blocks on the river walls. of the ravine

The Chinchorro beach is very close to the area known as Parque del Holandes and close to the Playa de Jablito

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4. Playa de Costa Calma

Turquoise waters. Gold sand. Canarian paradise. The beach of Costa Calma is that symbolic place that everyone is looking for in Fuerteventura. The kilometers of fine sand where you can walk and relax, where you can take a warm bath whenever you want, away from the urban world.


 

Costa Calma beach is located near La Lajita, in the south of the island. 1.3 kilometers long and an average width of 50/60 meters, protected by the hotels that are dotted not far from the sea. Quiet in days of intense sun, but ideal for surfing and windsurfing when the wind rages. United, in addition, on its northern part, with two other smaller beaches that can be accessed at low tide.


 

Services with which it has: apart from the large offer of hotels, it has a nearby shopping center, a water park, restaurants, and a good service of beach hammocks, toilets and showers.

Natural places, Beaches
5. Dunas de Corralejo
National Parks
Other natural spaces
The Natural Park of the Dunes of Corralejo is one of the most emblematic natural sites of Fuerteventura. The spectacular shapes that emerge from this sea of dunes is simply supreme, a desert beauty that will not leave any of the visitors indifferent. The Dunes of Corralejo Natural Park is located near La Oliva, in the northeast part of the island, forming a coastal strip with a dimension of around 2.5 kilometers. wide by 10 long, reaching more than 2500 hectares and a variable relief that goes from sea level to 50 meters high that some dunes can have.

In the natural park you can distinguish two parts well different. On the one hand, the area farther north, with the huge expanse of dunes, the largest of the Canary archipelago, white sands that contrast with the turquoise waters that bathe the coasts. On the other hand, the area to the south that is the opposite, ocher and red colors with f rock formations more abrupt and rugged.

From the coast you can see the Isla de Lobos, separated by the strait of the Bocaina of just 2 kilometers and that counts as a hamlet of La Oliva.

The biodiversity that hides the Natural Park of the Dunes of Corralejo is surprising, with an endemic flora and a protected fauna. Great bustards, curlews, ravens or marshes are some of the birds that can be spotted and more on the coast tridáctilo correlimos, returns stones, spatula or the curlew. In addition to mammals such as hedgehogs, rabbits, or squirrels that have adapted to the lack of water in the area of the dunes.

You can also rest in the numerous beaches such as Alzada, El Moro, El Dormidero, Los Martos, Bajo Negro, El Pozo among others, in many of them it is possible to do nudism. It is also an interesting place for surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing or diving.
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6. Playa Blanca

Puerto del Rosario has one of the most beautiful and charming beaches of Fuerteventura, Playa Blanca. A few minutes from the capital of the island is not only a good option for the inhabitants of the city, it is also an interesting destination for visitors since it is not a beach crowded by tourism. A quiet place, with clean and transparent waters, white and thin sands and ample space to lay the towel, with a width that exceeds 40 meters by almost 1 kilometer long.

Playa Blanca was remodeled in 2008, it proceeded to the subject of dunes, change of furniture, improvement of access and other actions that made the beach one of the best in Fuerteventura. This remodeling has served the beach to obtain several times the distinctive of Blue Flag.


The beach offers numerous services for visitors, has a wooden walkway to access the sand, showers adapted with lavapies, adapted toilets , playground, lifeguard base with lifeguards during the service season, sunbeds, umbrellas, ample parking and a long list of equipment for the use and enjoyment of the users.


Playa Blanca is not only intended for bathers or sea lovers who want to enjoy a quiet day at the beach, water sports enthusiasts like kitesurfers , surfing, windsurfing and other sports activities can enjoy the wide offer. There are Beach Soccer, Beach Handball, Beach Volleyball tournaments as well as sailing regattas, swimming trips between the nearby Playa Chica and a long list of activities designed for all public.


The surf is not usually very strong, but as there are no protective barriers there are days when you have to be careful with the bathroom to avoid any setbacks.

Beaches
7. Playa Chica - Los Pozos
Playa Chica, which is also known as Los Pozos beach, is an urban beach located a short distance south of Puerto del Rosario, the capital of Fuerteventura. It is of little swell and white sand.
Natural places, Beaches
8. Ensenada de Pozo Negro
Other natural spaces

Very close to the urban center of Antigua is a wonderful place called Pozo Negro. One of those points away from the tourist centers full of magic and charm, perfect place to disconnect completely and not be overwhelmed by the crowds. Pozo Negro is a fishing village that historically has been dedicated to inshore fishing and goat farming mainly, with a natural cove that during the fifteenth century was one of the main port of the island. The beach is barely 300 meters long and the width is variable but around 12 meters, nearby, just 2 kilometers away is the old aboriginal town of La Atalaya.

The beach has a low occupation throughout the year, it is a bit windy and has a moderate swell, the best thing that this small beach offers is the tranquility and peace that is breathed throughout the area.

The beach is not the only thing that Pozo Negro offers, around the other points of interest and value, one of them is the aboriginal town of La Atalayit< a. This point is one of the most important in Fuerteventura, it was a town inhabited by the majos, who were the natives of the island until the arrival of the conquerors. Taking a short walk in the surroundings you can visit a gambuesa (a construction to save the coastal cattle and that were in the mountainous areas of the area) or the wells where you can enjoy magnificent baths.
The port of Pozo Negro was used as the arrival point of some of the expeditions to Barberia whose objective was to rescue the canaries that were captive in Africa. In the area of Pozo Negro there are a couple of restaurants where you can take any snack.

Beaches
9. Playa de Morro Jable
The beach of Morro Jable is one of the most appreciated in Fuertventura. It is located on the south of the island and is a huge beach of white sand and a length of almost four kilometers.
Beaches
10. Playa Del Matorral