El Cotillo

El Cotillo is located in the northwestern part of the island of Fuerteventura. El Cotillo is considered a surfer’s paradise.

Beautiful clean long beaches with fine white sand. Especially great for families with children.

🍽️ Where to Eat?

Happy Cactus

A great vegan restaurant, where even carnivores can eat well. We tasted burgers and tacos. Both delicious and the portions were large. (Link to Google Maps)

Heladeria artesanal Las Bolas

Fruit sorbets. Creamy ice creams, crunchy cones. You just have to try the ice cream here. (Link to Google Maps)

La Vaca Azul

Beautiful elevated patio. The food is delicious, fresh, and the staff is top-notch. Seafood, fresh fish, paella and much more. (Link to Google Maps)

🏨 Accommodation in El Cotillo

• Marfolín 10 - Unique location overlooking the sea, a few meters from the beach. Restaurants and cafes in the immediate vicinity.
• Apartamento Ocean Vista - Bright, spacious apartment with stunning sunset views. No noise, very well equipped.
• Coral Cotillo Beach - A beautiful hotel where you will not miss anything. Close to the beach. Outdoor heated pool. Breakfast buffet.

⭐ Places to Visit

Faro del Tostón

One of the few working lighthouses on the island. Inside the lighthouse is the Museum of Traditional Fishing, which presents the customs and traditions of the Majoreros, as well as an exhibition on the sustainable use of natural resources.

There are small bays nearby, such as Marrajo Beach and Los Lagos, which are pools of crystal clear, very calm water where nudism is allowed. (Link to Google Maps)

Playa de La Concha

200 metres long sandy beach. The entrance to the sea is gradual, suitable for small children.

Near the beach there is a parking lot, a few apartments offering accommodation and several refreshment options and cafes. (Link to Google Maps)

🏄 Things to do in El Cotillo

Surfing

Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean, conditions are perfect for water sports. Beginners and experienced surfers alike will enjoy the waves. If you are not experienced surfer, contact one of the surf schools.

Fishing

Fishing can be booked in the harbours. It’s a great experience. The fishing is mainly for cod and tuna. Fishermen will appreciate the opportunity to catch a fish so-called on the hook.

Diving

Murres, barracudas, rays, tuna and schools of other fish. You won’t find many plants and anemones here. 3 interesting diving areas: Corralejo in the north, Caletta de Fuste in the middle and Jandia in the south.