Which beaches are there in the north near Corralejo and El Cotillo?
The Grandes Playas de Corralejo stretch south of the town of Corralejo. According to the official tourism platform, the sand consists mainly of light shell sand. Several sections are suitable for swimming, while wind and waves also allow water sports.
Corralejo Viejo is a sheltered bathing spot close to town. The official selection lists it as a family-friendly beach. It lies directly in Corralejo and is therefore easy to reach on foot.
La Concha in El Cotillo is a light sandy cove with comparatively calm, turquoise water. It lies north of the fishing village of El Cotillo. North of the village, several small coves with light sand and calm water line the coast.
Which beaches are on the east coast?
Playa del Castillo in Caleta de Fuste is a quiet beach in a bay with light sand. The official tourism site describes it as particularly suitable for relaxed swimming and family stays. The water there is usually sheltered.
Playa Blanca in Puerto del Rosario is a beach close to town. It is listed in the official beach directory of Fuerteventura. Its location near the island capital makes it easy to reach.
Caleta de Fuste lies on the east coast near Puerto del Rosario and the airport area. Playa del Castillo is located directly on the bay. The east coast therefore offers a good alternative to the windier sections in the north and south.
What defines the south with Costa Calma, Sotavento and Morro Jable?
Sotavento comprises several stretches of beach. At low tide, some sections can be walked along partly as a continuous stretch. The coast is known for light sand, turquoise water and wind and kite sports.
Costa Calma is a tourist beach with around two kilometres of light sand and turquoise water. It lies on the south-east coast and is well developed. The name Costa Calma refers to the comparatively calm conditions.
Playa del Matorral, also called La Solana or Saladar de Jandía, is around four kilometres long and lies near Morro Jable. Behind the beach is the Saladar de Jandía, a scientifically protected area with salt-tolerant vegetation. Esquinzo-Butihondo is a semi-urban beach north of Morro Jable with a length of just under three kilometres.
Which natural beaches are there in the west and south-west?
Playa de Ajuy is a volcanic, dark sand beach at the fishing village of Ajuy. The official directory lists it as a volcanic sand beach. The village of Ajuy lies on the west coast and can be reached by road.
La Pared is an unspoilt beach on the west coast. The official directory lists it as "virgen", meaning untouched or little developed. Visitors should not expect any infrastructure there.
Playa de Cofete is largely undeveloped. Access is via unpaved tracks; the official tourism site recommends a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Because of the open Atlantic and the surf, Cofete is more of a landscape and walking destination than a classic family bathing beach.
What rules and safety advice apply on the beaches?
In natural and protected areas, visitors must stay on marked paths and observe local signage. This applies especially to the dunes of Corralejo, the Saladar de Jandía and the natural areas of the Jandía peninsula. The official information cites leaving paths as a common mistake.
Not every beach is suitable for safe swimming. On the west coast and at the open beach of Cofete, surf and currents can be significantly stronger than in sheltered coves. Warning flags, local notices and instructions from lifeguards take priority.
At low tide, wide sand flats can form at Sotavento. The return route across wet sandbanks should be planned before the tide comes in. In strong wind, high surf or an outgoing tide, swimmers should not go far out.
The official sources do not list uniform admission prices or general beach opening times for the beaches mentioned. Public beaches are fundamentally not facilities with a central ticket office. However, charges may apply for parking, excursions, transport or individual services.
How do you get to the beaches and what is new in 2026?
Corralejo and El Cotillo can be reached via the road network in the north. The beaches lie close to the respective towns. Caleta de Fuste lies on the east coast near Puerto del Rosario and the airport area.
Costa Calma, Sotavento and Morro Jable lie on the south-east coast. The beach sections extend over large distances. For Sotavento and the individual coves, the exact access should be checked on site.
The official beach overview names Playa de La Concha on Isla de Lobos as a reachable excursion destination. Cofete lies away from paved roads on the Jandía peninsula.
The official Spanish beach overview has been updated. However, the available results do not show any new fee schedule, new beach access points or changed bathing zones for 2026. Such information should be checked directly with the relevant municipality or the Cabildo before publication.