Beach · Jandía · Fuerteventura · Canary Islands

Playa de Cofete

12 km of empty sand on the far side of the Jandía massif

The wildest beach in the archipelago — 12 kilometres of empty sand backed by the 800 m cliffs of Jandía. Reached only by a 22 km hairpin dirt track from Morro Jable and best treated as a walk-and-photograph beach: the surf is dangerous.

Type
Wild cove
Length
12 km
Sand
Wild grey-gold sand with strong Atlantic swell
Water
Atlantic · 18–21 °C · rip currents, swimming discouraged
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GPS · 28.0620° N, 14.3856° W
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Dirt clearing above Cofete village. 4x4 recommended, though normal cars manage in dry weather.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Late morning for the clearest photograph of the cliffs.

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How you get there

Getting there

22 km unpaved from Morro Jable (allow 1h each way) — no fuel, no shops, no phone signal.

What you'll find

Services

  • No lifeguard, no chiringuito, no toilets
  • Cofete village has one tiny restaurant (Pepe El Faro)

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Fill up on fuel, water and food in Morro Jable
  • 02Do not swim — rip currents are lethal
  • 03Combine with a visit to the Villa Winter

What to avoid

Rainy days — the track floods.

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Practical questions about this beach

What is Playa de Cofete beach like?

12 km of empty sand on the far side of the Jandía massif. The wildest beach in the archipelago — 12 kilometres of empty sand backed by the 800 m cliffs of Jandía. Reached only by a 22 km hairpin dirt track from Morro Jable and best treated as a walk-and-photograph beach: the surf is dangerous.

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12 km of empty sand on the far side of the Jandía massif. The wildest beach in the archipelago — 12 kilometres of empty sand backed by the 800 m cliffs of Jandía. Reached only by a 22 km hairpin dirt track from Morro Jable and best treated as a walk-and-photograph beach: the surf is dangerous. It's a wild cove in Jandía · Fuerteventura, Canary Islands: 12 km long, wild grey-gold sand with strong atlantic swell, with water described as atlantic · 18–21 °c · rip currents, swimming discouraged.

Where do I park at Playa de Cofete?

Dirt clearing above Cofete village. 4x4 recommended, though normal cars manage in dry weather.

What's the best time to visit Playa de Cofete?

Late morning for the clearest photograph of the cliffs.

How do I get to Playa de Cofete?

22 km unpaved from Morro Jable (allow 1h each way) — no fuel, no shops, no phone signal.

What facilities does Playa de Cofete have?

On site: No lifeguard, no chiringuito, no toilets and Cofete village has one tiny restaurant (Pepe El Faro).

What should I know before visiting Playa de Cofete?

Fill up on fuel, water and food in Morro Jable Do not swim — rip currents are lethal Combine with a visit to the Villa Winter

When should I avoid Playa de Cofete?

Rainy days — the track floods.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026