The beaches of El Cotillo, the most beautiful of Fuerteventura

The beaches of El Cotillo are truly magical and offer visitors unforgettable views.

El Cotillo is located in the north of the island of Fuerteventura, easily reachable from Corralejo and is one of the 10 places to visit before returning to Italy.

This location is a classic Canarian-style fishing village, offering a small tourist and commercial center with stunning beaches.

The village of El Cotillo boasts a lots of the most beautiful beaches of north Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands, with white sand and small bays with turquoise water.

One of the cities of Fuerteventura , which attracts many international tourists thanks to everything it has to offer.

In El Cotillo the beaches are not the only thing that makes it so special, but a mix of relaxation, fun and traditions.

Here every alley tells a story that fascinates and overwhelms with the magic of silence.

The center of El Cotillo

El Cotillo  is a  small town with a seafaring tradition that in recent years has opened up to tourism, offering many services.

The town of El Cotillo in Fuerteventura has retained its traditional charm and characteristic tranquility.

Belonging to the municipality of La Oliva, El Cotillo at Fuerteventura is one of the liveliest areas and offers a lot of fun in Fuerteventura to every tourist.

A place of small treasures, especially appreciated for its white sand coves located north of the city.

It is impossible to give up swimming in its coves and then continue walking through its maritime surroundings.

The centre of El Cotillo at Fuerteventura is a great way to sample typical Canarian cuisine in its ocean-view restaurants.

An aperitif at sunset in the wonderful bars in the center and on the seafront of El Cotillo will give you unforgettable emotions.

The magic of the beaches of El Cotillo

In El Cotillo the beaches offer enchanting views, capable of exciting even the least sensitive tourist.

Practicing water sports, such as snorkeling or windsurfing, are some of the many options that this city of Fuerteventura offers.

All this thanks to the constant presence of the trade winds and the majestic waves of the Atlantic Ocean, which crash on the coast.

La Concha beach, one of the best known on the island of Fuerteventura for its tranquility, beauty and quality.

In El Cotillo this beach offers the opportunity to enjoy a terrace overlooking the sea and admire the most beautiful sunsets in Fuerteventura .

A majestic twilight where the sky changes color from ochre to violet in the space of a few minutes.

Going further south, to the wild and desert beaches of Ajibe della Cueva, del Aguila, also called Escalera beach.

White sand overlooked by a black cliff along the entire coast, where beautiful and very high waves often break.

To reach the beaches of El Cotillo you have to travel along a dirt road and drive very carefully, paying attention to large rocks and deep potholes.

What to do in the evening and what does it offer to tourists?

The entire coast of the beaches of El Cotillo lends itself to long walks and here you will find many bars, pizzerias and restaurants for a quick lunch, an aperitif or a fish-based dinner.

If you have chosen to visit this small village for the nightlife , you will be a little disappointed, but in a few minutes with a rental car , you can reach Corralejo, to find some evening entertainment.

El Cotillo can also be an excellent starting point for your accommodation at Fuerteventura.

Also is a strategic point that will allow you to visit the whole island and stay away from the chaos.

As with all the beaches on the island, if you are passionate about water sports, this stretch of coast will be your favourite location, especially when the wind is blowing.

Finally, if you love long walks, just 4 km from the centre, you can reach the Faro del Tostòn and discover all the beaches of El Cotillo .

The Tostòn Lighthouse hosts a very interesting museum on traditional fishing in Fuerteventura and the possibility of admiring one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island from a lovely sea-view bar.

How to get to El Cotillo? 

To reach the town of El Cotillo by bus, there are two options:

• Bus no. 8 from Corralejo
• Bus no.7 from Puerto del Rosario

You can consult the updated timetables and rates at the following link:

https://tiadhe.com/

To reach all the other beaches, given the long stretches of dirt road and the absence of buses , it is necessary to rent a car , or rent a scooter or motorbike .