Playa de Sotavento
Wide sands and a changing tidal lagoon on Jandía’s eastern coast. Sotavento brings together several beach stretches, open coastal walks and well-known windsurfing and kitesurfing areas.
Understanding Sotavento’s lagoon
Sotavento covers several connected stretches of beach, including La Barca and Risco del Paso. A sand barrier offshore creates the lagoon for which this coastline is known. The amount of water and the shape of the exposed sand change with the tide, so the scene will not always match a photograph taken on another day.
The sea-level estimates below provide context, but they are offshore model predictions. They do not give a precise lagoon depth or guarantee that a particular route across the sand is accessible.
Windsurfing, kitesurfing and beach walks
The broad sand and windy conditions attract windsurfers and kitesurfers. Choose your activity and beach section to suit your experience, and follow the local instructions around water-sports areas. Visitors can also enjoy the open coastline on foot.
Check Sotavento’s local weather and explore more east-coast beaches.
Visitor information: Fuerteventura tourist board.
What visitors enjoy
- Long, wide stretch of fine, white sand
- Turquoise, crystal-clear waters
- Tidal lagoons that form during high tide
- Excellent conditions for water sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing
- Scenic, natural environment with few buildings or facilities
- Great for walking, swimming, and relaxing
- Open beach areas with parking at some access points.
Things to consider
- Very windy conditions, which can be challenging for some visitors
- Shade and facilities vary between beach sections; bring supplies for the area you choose.
- Difficult access in some areas, requiring driving through hotel complexes
- Potential for strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions on certain days
Before you visit
- Very strong winds, which can make swimming and relaxing on the beach challenging
- Potential for strong currents and dangerous conditions, especially during high tide
- Limited shade and facilities, so visitors should come prepared with supplies and sun protection
A good fit for
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