Spain's 56 Most Breathtaking Beachside Towns Worth A Visit
51. El Cotillo, Fuerteventura: Wind, Waves, and Wild Horizons
On the northwest coast of Fuerteventura, El Cotillo feels like the Canary Islands before they were discovered. Stark, sunbaked, and sculpted by the wind, this fishing village is a haven for surfers, kiteboarders, and sunset chasers. Its beaches are dramatically varied—from the wild, wave-battered Playa del Castillo to the calm, turquoise lagoons of Los Charcos, ideal for swimming and solitude. The town itself is low-slung and quiet, with oceanfront tapas bars serving fresh papas arrugadas and grilled octopus. Time stretches here, softened by Atlantic breeze and volcanic silence. It’s not for luxury seekers—it’s for the elemental traveler: someone who finds beauty in space, light, and the hum of tide against stone.
