El Castillo beach at Fuerteventura

In Caleta de Fuste, you will find a beach, located in a small bay, where you can relax under the sun and the sound of the ocean, El Castillo beach.

The beach is almost 1 kilometre long, wild, quiet and traditionally used by tourists from northern Europe and residents of Puerto del Rosario, the capital of Fuerteventura.

A beach with crystal clear, calm and turquoise waters, the golden sand coast, ideal for a relaxing holiday with the immersed gaze of the Atlantic Ocean.

Playa El Castillo is a beach equipped with all the services such as sunbeds, umbrellas, lifeguards and a wooden platform for disabled access to the sea.

Behind the beach, surrounded by greenery and with a spectacular view of the ocean, is El Castillo , the centuries-old and most renowned castle at Caleta de Fuste.

It also has a sports area in the sand, a playground for children, a small bar and in the immediate vicinity of El Castillo, a car park, bus stops and taxis.

A walk along the seafront of El Castillo , connects the beach with numerous bars, restaurants, hotels and apartments, shopping centre and shops.

Thanks to its location, exposed to the trade winds, visitors can practice surfing, swim with sea lions or explore the seabed by scuba diving.

Or simply enjoy a relaxing and refreshing swim in the crystal clear and calm waters of the wonderful El Castillo beach at Caleta de Fuste.

 

A little corner of paradise, suitable for families with children

The calm waters and shallow seabed of El Castillo beach make it perfect for a family holiday with small children.

This beach, nestled in a natural horseshoe-shaped bay and protected from the trade winds, is the ideal place to relax under the Canary Islands sun. 

El Castillo beach is a quiet beach that has traditionally been used as a holiday destination by inhabitants of Caleta de Fuste and Puerto del Rosario.

With its soft golden sand and calm waters all year round it offers pleasant moments for a holiday at Fuerteventura between relaxation and fun.

A few steps away on foot you can reach the wonderful La Guirra Beach , a beach divided into small shallow lagoons with no strong currents.

In short, the perfect place for the joy of the little ones, who can play and have fun all day without danger.

What makes Playa El Castillo even more magical is the very suggestive promenade that surrounds the beach and connects it to the centre of Caleta de Fuste.

This is one of the few equipped beaches of Fuerteventura , offering tourists all the services they could wish for.

 

A tourist beach near Fuerteventura airport

El Castillo beach is just 10 minutes from Fuerteventura airport, El Matorral .

Every tourist can easily reach it by renting a bike, as the cycle paths in Fuerteventura are in excellent condition.

Of course you can choose to rent a car at Fuerteventura , to be able to explore in complete freedom the magical places that the island preserves from north to south.

Using the island’s public transport to reach the main towns is really easy and convenient and the buses at Fuerteventura are modern.

Nature’s forms often shape unique places that become the hub of tourist and commercial activities in the area.

This enchanting beach in the centre of Fuerteventura takes its name from an 18th century fortress, classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest.

San Buenaventura Castle was built to protect the island from the constant pirate attacks of the time, becoming the first fortification on the coast of Fuerteventura.

 

Services in Playa El Castillo

Playa El Castillo is very popular especially among families with small children due to its wide range of services it offers:

• deckchairs and umbrellas (for a fee)
• toilets and showers
• bars and restaurants
• bus and taxi stops

Like all the beaches of Caleta de Fuste, most of the tourists who frequent this beach are English, but there is no shortage of other nationalities.

Perfect for those who want to enjoy the enchantment of the beaches of Fuerteventura, without ever giving up all the comforts and services on the beach.

The real jewel of El Castillo beach is the palm-lined promenade, hotels and apartments, which connects to the town centre.

Here the relaxing effect of the sea contrasts with the frenzy of the promenade surrounding the beach, lined with benches where you can sit and enjoy the sea breeze.

One of the most popular towns in Fuerteventura, Caleta de Fuste offers the traveler not only bars, restaurants and enchanting beaches.

But also shops, perfumeries, pharmacies, ATMs, shopping centres, playgrounds and much more to offer an unrepeatable adventure.

On El Castillo beach, fun is guaranteed: you can go windsurfing, swim with sea lions or explore the seabed by scuba diving.

 

How to get to Playa El Castillo?

To reach El Castillo beach from the airport of Fuerteventura, continue on the FV – 2 for almost 5 km in a southerly direction, until you reach a sign indicating the exit for another kilometre.

You can choose to reach El Castillo in different ways: by car, taxi, bicycle, or bus.