The most beautiful beaches on Fuerteventura
Corralejo
Strictly speaking, there is not just one beach in Corralejo, but several wonderful stretches of beach: the Grandes Playas de Corralejo. One of these is definitely the town beach of Corralejo, Playa Galera. 300 metres of fine sand, sheltered from the wind and with an extra shallow entrance. Not far away is Playa Waikiki, a beach that is popular with families with children because it is protected from wind, waves and currents. Water sports enthusiasts will be happy at Playa del Medano, located at the narrowest point between Fuerteventura and Lobos, where the best wind conditions prevail. The Flag Beach offers the right spot for almost every visitor - nature lovers, nudists, surfers and swimmers can enjoy the beach life with plenty of space over a length of two kilometres. The last beach in the south is the quiet Playa Alzada.
Popcorn Beach
Popcorn Beach on the north coast of the island has triggered a viral hype on Fuerteventura and has a large following on Instagram. Everyone wants to go to the white beach with the many popcorn-shaped stones, which are definitely not edible, but fossilised: rhodolites. These calcareous red algae are formed under the seabed and lose their red colour when they are washed ashore by the current. Until they are white and look like popcorn. If you want to visit the beach, look for the official name Playa del Bajo de la Burra, located between the beaches of Majanicho and Corralejo.
Piedra Playa
With Piedra Playa, we stay on the north-west coast and the beaches around El Cotillo and find another adventurous beach on Fuerteventura. A natural beach with beautiful cliffs in the background and plenty of soft, golden sand, at least at low tide. The path to Piedre Playa is a little arduous, leading mostly over gravel tracks and partly unpaved paths. This guarantees a quiet spot for sunbathing even in the high season. Care should be taken when swimming due to the current.
Ajuy
The small town of Ajuy on the west coast of Fuerteventura is actually known for its pirate cave (also known as the black grotto). If you want to go there, you will almost automatically pass the black sand beach, which some visitors to the island take a day trip to see. And not primarily to swim here - the current is sometimes too strong for that - but to enjoy the view and this special gift of a pitch-black beach. In summer, the sand can heat up enormously, so shoes are definitely advisable.
Cofete
If the description "picturesque location" applies to any beach, then it is Playa Cofete. Difficult to reach, but a real gem. This secluded sandy beach on the Jandia peninsula (south) can only be reached by off-road vehicle via a bumpy road or after a fairly long walk. Those who make the journey will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the endless golden sandy beach and the majestic mountains in the background. Due to the currents and strong tides, caution is advised when swimming, if you come here to swim at all. In fact, it is enough to reach this unspoilt piece of Fuerteventura and enjoy the company of its seclusion.
La Pared
The surf at La Pared has its pitfalls and this beach on the west coast of Fuerteventura is certainly not the first choice for a day of swimming in the sea - but it is for surfing. La Pared is a surfer's beach and is also open to visitors who come for the nature. With a length of almost 900 metres, you can spread out here in peace and simply enjoy the sun.
Esquinzo
A little insider tip is Playa Esquinzo in the municipality of La Olivia, not far from El Cotillo. Not to be confused with Playa Esquinzo-Butihondo near Morro Jable in the south. If you are looking for the bay of Esquinzo, you know that you are not coming for a long sandy beach, but for the seclusion and incredible scenery. Esquinzo is surrounded by high cliffs that wrap around the bay so beautifully that you could call it a horseshoe. Below the cliffs is a small beach of golden sand that stretches for around 300 metres. The bay looks particularly beautiful at sunset, when the light illuminates the rocks and sand. The romance and secrecy of Esquinzo come at a price: this is a place to be conquered, either with an exciting off-road vehicle ride or a long walk. Surfers appreciate this little gem because of one of the best waves on the island. The current can be tricky, so swimming here always requires special care.
Playa Sotavento
One of the best windsurfing spots on the island is the vast, seemingly endless Sotavento Beach in the south-east, not far from Costa Calma. It is the perfect place to start surfing, improve your technique or, if you are less enthusiastic about water sports, walk barefoot for kilometres on fine sand. Sotavento is the benchmark when it comes to the most beautiful beaches on Fuerteventura. The beach stretches for several kilometres and has two sections: Playa Risco el Paso (for water sports enthusiasts) and Playa de Barca (family beach). There are all the facilities you need to make a long day at the beach complete: sanitary facilities, lifeguards and catering.
Costa Calma
The centrepiece of Costa Calma is the beach of the same name. Situated in a sheltered bay, beach holidaymakers can romp around on a length of 1.5 kilometres. High waves are rare here, which is why this beach is also suitable for families with children. There are also sections with sun lounger and parasol hire as well as lifeguards. Costa Calma means calm coast, and this name reflects the relaxed atmosphere by the sea.
Playa Matorral (Moro Jable)
Anyone who comes to Morro Jable or goes on holiday there will not want to leave so quickly. And this is mainly due to Playa Matorral. A 4-kilometre-long gem in the most beautiful colours and with the Morro Jable lighthouse as the visual icing on the cake. This backdrop could not have been more beautifully imagined and this fact is said to have been the most important argument in favour of developing the peninsula for tourism some time ago. The finest white sand awaits bathers here, completely without fault or stone. The water is mostly shallow and the waves are gentle - a perfect environment for playing, sunbathing and splashing around. The now well-developed beach promenade and parasol and sunbed hire complete the offer.