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North coast · Fuerteventura beach guide
Playa Blanca
A semi-urban beach located 2km from Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura's capital. Features mostly fine golden sand with some darker patches, and is known as a surfing hotspot. Blue Flag certified beach with good facilities.
Beach character
What visitors enjoy
- Blue Flag environmental certification, Good facilities (showers toilets disabled access bar parking), Suitable for novice surfers, Children's playground and sports areas, Easy access by car or bus, Seldom overcrowded despite proximity to capital
Things to consider
- Wave motion can make peaceful swimming challenging, More popular with locals than tourists, Sand has some darker patches
Before you visit
Moderate wave conditions - suitable for surfing but may challenge peaceful swimmers.
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