El Cotillo Fuerteventura – A Tour

El Cotillo is on the northwest coast of Fuerteventura. It was once a sleepy fishing village, and although it has obviously expanded since then, it has retained its heritage and charm.

El Cotillo has been loved for many years by people who want a quiet, laid-back holiday away from hen and stag nights, football shirts, nightclubs and drunken behaviour.

Many visitors start by coming to Fuerteventura and staying in Corralejo but then discover El Cotillo on a day trip and then end up staying here in the future. That is what happened to us anyway.

It is a quiet, relaxing place with just enough bars and restaurants to try somewhere new almost every night of a two-week stay.

El Cotillo’s Beaches

To the north are the famous Cotillo lagoons, a series of beaches with very sheltered and safe swimming that stretch to the lighthouse and beyond. They are great for snorkelling and for families, but there is also plenty of space for some seclusion and naturism. See the beaches of El Cotillo post.

To the south is Piedra Playa, known locally as the “Surfer’s” or “Wild” beach, which is very popular with those who love all forms of surfing – board, wind and kite. Surf and kite-surf schools operate here too, so if you want to learn, that is not a problem. It is also a wonderful beach to walk along, paddle or swim in, but only when the lifeguard flags advise.

Beyond this are other wonderful beaches, accessible by car, where you might spend all day on your own.

Find the full information on my dedicated El Cotillo website – Elcotillo.net

Where to stay in El Cotillo

Hotels: There are only two –

• Cotillo Beach Hotel – this is the largest hotel offering all-inclusive if required
• Laif Hotel – a small hotel in the centre of the village with a rooftop pool

Apartments

• 1 bedroom apartments
• 2+ bedroom apartments

Villas/Houses in El Roque (just a short walk into El Cotillo) many with private pools

• Villas/Houses in El Roque

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