Free walking tours in Costa Calma and what to see

Must-sees

Costa Calma is on the east coast of the Jandía peninsula, in the south of Fuerteventura. It is a quiet resort, surrounded by a green belt of planted trees that contrasts with the island’s arid landscape. Its beaches are long, with fine sand and turquoise water, and shelve gently.

To the south stretches Sotavento beach, known for its lagoon, which forms with the tide, and as a regular venue for windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions. Nearby is Risco del Paso, one of the most beautiful spots on that coast. On the west coast is La Pared, with wild beaches and sunsets.

Free tours and guided visits

There are no city-style free walking tours in Costa Calma; guided trips and outdoor activities are the norm. The windsurfing and kitesurfing schools at Sotavento are one of the reasons to come, with lessons for all levels. In the Sotavento lagoon the water is shallow, which helps beginners.

Among the trips, the most interesting is the jeep tour to Cofete and the tip of Jandía, on dirt tracks. There are also boat trips from Morro Jable, horse and bike rides, and full-day trips around the interior of the island, with Betancuria, Ajuy and central Fuerteventura.

How long to spend

You can see the town in a few hours, because its appeal is the beaches. Allow at least a day for Sotavento and Risco del Paso, another for Cofete, and half a day for La Pared and Morro Jable. If you are coming to windsurf or kitesurf, a week is usual to make the most of the courses.

Where to stay

The most convenient choice is to stay in the centre of Costa Calma, near the shopping centre and the main beaches, where you have restaurants and services. If you are doing wind sports, the Sotavento area keeps you next to the schools. Overall it is a quiet place, so it is worth having a car to get around the peninsula and the rest of the island.