The two coastal beach is the only one in Spain, but is a true hidden gem of the island loved by British tourists.
Fuerteventura is the second largest in the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa and is a solid British favourite.
It is also home to the only beach in Spain, with two coasts, and an essential destination for visitors to the island.
Located on the island's southeast coast, this beach stretches for over three miles and offers spectacular views of golden sand and crystal clear waters.
But what really makes it unique is the tide lagoon, creating a second coast at low tide, adding a special touch to the already impressive natural beauty.
This natural phenomenon, tidal lagoon, occurs when seawater is trapped between the main beach and a series of sandbars and coral reefs. As the tide recedes, the water retreats and reveals a second coast of soft golden sand.
This unique phenomenon transforms Playa de Sotavent into a paradise for sea lovers and water sports enthusiasts.
Playa de Sotavento is so long that it can be said to be made up of several beaches within one. In fact, it is usually considered as five separate areas: La Barca, Risco Del Paso, Mirador, Malnombre and Los Canarios. All of its areas are perfect for family, groups of friends, couples, or anyone who wants to discover their coast.
Sotavento is so big that it's never crowded.
This corner of Fuerteventura has established itself as an internationally renowned venue for water sports competitions, particularly Windsurfing and Kitesurfing. Every year, the beach becomes the epicenter of Fuerteventura Windsurfing and the Kitesurfing World Championship, captivating top athletes around the world. The strong, constant winds and crystal clear waters of the beach create the ideal conditions for these exciting championships.
Beyond this, Playa de Sotavento hosts many local events and competitions throughout the year, solidifying its position as an important water sports destination. Its clarity of the water and clarity in certain areas makes Sotavent a good place for snorkeling.
Beyond its stunning natural beauty and optimal conditions for water activities, the beach has a very important importance. Tide lagoons are precious habitat for a variety of marine species and migratory birds, and the beach itself is part of the protected area within Jandia Natural Park, increasing environmental value.
If you want to spend the day at Sotavento, it is best to bring your own food. The only place to find food and drink kiosks in the area is located in the area of Lisco del Paso, the town of Costa Carma, north of the beach.
You can drive to Playa de Sotavent via roads with unpaved sections. There is a parking lot near the beach.
Thousands of visitors to Playa de Sotavento took us to TripAdvisor to share admiration for this beautiful stretch.
“The best place in Fuerteventura is the best for me. It's very hassle-free and can be swim in crystal clear waters, as well as walking miles.”
Another said: “This beach gave me a breath, it's fantastic. Anything we've seen in the Caribbean is a rival. Lots of wind sports to entertain you.”
The third is, “When I was here, the sandy beach was very clean and I was cleaning up all the trash. Plus, the colour of the ocean is as you see in every photo – beautiful!”
