Guide to El Cotillo,Fuerteventura
Hide descriptionEl Cotillo is quite a large fishing village located on the north west coast of Fuerteventura in the municipality of La Oliva. It's not as busy as the nearby resort of Corralejo but has many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, villas and apartments. El Cotillo has some of the island's finest beaches, along with some magnificent views of cliffs, and its rugged landscape.
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The El Cotillo Artisan Market (Mercadillo Artesanal en El Cotillo) on Fuerteventura has traditional hand made crafts, bric a brac, live music and much more. This Market takes place every Friday, in the small square of the town between 17:00 and 20:00. Apart from the craft market, there's much more to see in El Cotillo, quite a large fishing village located on the north west coast of Fuerteventura in the municipality of La...
la Concha Beach Hot
Beaches
Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities
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A beautiful beach with white sand, and calm water protected from the open ocean. Situated on the northern coast of the island this beach is popular with families as the water is shallow, perfect for young children. A great beach to relax on.
El Cotillo Hot
La Oliva
Location El Cotillo La Oliva El Cotillo is quite a large fishing village located on the north west coast of Fuerteventura in the municipality of La Oliva. It's not as busy as the nearby resort of Corralejo but has many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, villas and apartments. El Cotillo has some of the island's finest beaches, along with some magnificent views of cliffs, and its rugged landscape. Famous for its Lighthouse built in 1897, El Cotillo is also the birthplace of the famous...
Beaches
Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities
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The image speaks for itself. Caleta de Marrajo is paradise found with 200 metres of white sand. This beach is located near to the small town of El Cotillo in the north of the island along the west coast.
El Marrajo Beach Hot
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Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities 
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310 metres of golden sand makes up this beach. El Marrajo is situated in the municipal of La Oliva, in the north of Fuerteventura. El Marrajo is close to the Tostón Lighthouse of El Cotillo.
Beaches
Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities
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Located on the West coast of Fuerteventura where, as always, the sea is wild. La Escalera translates as the stairs and this is in accordance to the steep steps you must descend in order to reach the beach. No services are available, therefore you will need to take provisions. The beach is usually deserted; you can relax and enjoy solitude amongst the crashing of the waves.
El Charcón Beach Hot
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Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities
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El Charcón sits away from the busy areas of La Oliva. It consists of 310 metres of golden sand with a scattering of pebbles. The beach is easily accessible it is situated just 20 metres from the dirt track/road that leads to the picturesque town of El Cotillo from Corralejo.
Jarugo beach Hot
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Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities
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The remote Jarugo beach has 800 metres of white sand, and is renowned for large waves. This beach is situated on the west coast of the island and is mostly frequented by the local inhabitants. Parking is available near by. Also in the village there are a few eating places, a very peaceful place for those that like peace.
Distance:19.9 Kilometres Duration:3 to 3.5 hours Additional information is located in the media tab
The best option for complementing a day on the beach in El Cotillo is to visit the Museum of Traditional Fishing located in the Tostón lighthouse. At just five kilometres from the village, in the area known as Punta Ballena (Whale Point), is this lighthouse which dates back to 1897. Its construction coincides with the moment at which other similar buildings were erected, such as the Pechiguera Lighthouse in Lanzarote and the Marrajo Lighthouse on the islet of Lobos,...
Buses
Location El Cotillo La Oliva From El Cotillo Bus Station you can take a bus to Corralejo, or Puerto del Rosario. You can only purchase singe tickets, most drivers speak some English and are very helpful especially if you have change, as long as you state your destination that's all you need to do. There's usually room in the luggage compartments for suitcases, buggies, surfboards, bicycles etc.
Esquinzo Beach Hot
Beaches
Location El Cotillo La Oliva Amenities
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Esquinzo beach is an isolated beach located approximately 6 kilometres south of El Cotillo, accessible via a dirt track/gravel road. A 250 metre sandy beach, popular for surfing, and well worth a visit. El Cotillo is quite a large fishing village, iIt's not as busy as the nearby resort of Corralejo but has many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, villas and apartments. El Cotillo has some of the island's finest beaches, along with some magnificent views of...
