Sotavento Beach
Playa de Sotavento de Jandía
A roughly 9 km stretch of white sand and tidal lagoons, and the venue for the world windsurfing and kitesurfing championships.
Sotavento Beach lies on the east coast of the Jandía Peninsula and is made up of several sections of sand. At low tide, sandbars form long, shallow lagoons between the sand and the coast. The layers of blue-green water make it one of the island’s most beautiful beaches.
From July to August the trade winds blow strongly, and the world windsurfing and kitesurfing cup is held here each year. The beach has windsurfing centers such as René Egli. The quieter southern stretch, Risco del Paso, is good for walking several kilometers along the sand. When the wind is strong, blowing sand is heavy, so protect your eyes and equipment.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Costa Calma
- La Pared & Playa del Viejo Rey
- Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura
- Playa de Cofete
- Villa Winter
- Morro Jable
- Church of Nuestra Señora de Regla, Pájara
- Faro de Punta Jandía