Sotavento Beach of Jandía
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Playa de Sotavento de Jandía is one of the most beautiful beaches on Fuerteventura, known for its incredible natural beauty and vast stretches of fine sand. The beach features impressive views of turquoise waters and many areas where tidal lagoons form, offering a unique experience for visitors.
Highlights:
- Serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation amidst stunning landscapes.
- Ideal for water sports enthusiasts, especially windsurfing and kitesurfing.
- A remarkable place to take photographs, thanks to its breathtaking vistas.
- Clean, clear water and expansive sandy areas to explore.
Considerations:
- It can be quite windy, making it less suited for sunbathing or swimming, especially for young children.
- Access involves a rough gravel road, and while parking is ample, be cautious with smaller vehicles.
- There are limited amenities nearby, so bringing food and water is recommended.
This beach is highly recommended for nature lovers and those looking to engage in water sports, though it may not be the best choice for a quiet day of sunbathing.
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Below you will find 65 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Sotavento de Jandía.
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Fantastic experience: Very windy. Not really suitable for bathing due to the many surfers. Unfortunately, they don’t pay attention to the bathers. Very good for taking pictures. Not suitable for children under 5 years old, as it is too windy.
Fantastic experience: The best beach in Fuerteventura, amazing because you can walk on sand between two waters. The downside is that the maps took us to park at another beach farther away.
Fantastic experience: Beach with a land lagoon that creates a very picturesque natural pool. Of course, being a windy island, you might encounter a scene quite different from what is presented on social media. The beach is very large and therefore can feel a bit sprawling, even though it is somewhat crowded. The road to get there is accessible, and there is a convenient parking area nearby. There is an exit from the highway in only one direction, the one coming from the south; if you arrive from the north, you have to exit and re-enter.
Positive experience: Beautiful beach and a paradise for surfers, but it's impossible just to lie down: very strong gusts of wind make everything difficult. Large parking.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with crystal clear waters, accessible by a dirt road in its last stretch. It's not for laying down towels because it's very windy, but for taking pictures and strolling for a while, it's paradise-like.
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Fantastic experience: Route plutôt piste au milieu de ce désert de pierre et d ancienne roche volcanique. Déjà ce trajet est extraordinaire. Le point de vue à un moment sur la route est très beau...d un côté le côté lunaire que l on a parcouru avec la voiture. De l autre la descente vers l océan. Et surtout cette plage sauvage à perte de vue avec de belles couleurs avec le soleil. Vraiment une belle visite.
Fantastic experience: Sin duda mi playa favorita el contraste con el resto de la isla volcánica y esta zona tan desertica es notable es la belleza de la isla la gente camina hace deportes toma el sol se baña pesca sin molestar a nadie es tanta la inmensidad de las playas puedes hacer nudismo sin que nadie te moleste ni molestar a nadie hacer deportes ya que el viento en esa zona es notable faltarían baños públicos y papeleras a pesar de haber puesto de guardavidas estaban vacíos en marzo pero la gente ya se bañaba la ves esa de las playas cuando baja la marea y deja las pequeñas lagunas de agua salada es algo hermoso de ver los niños lo disfrutan mucho ya que no necesitan meterse al mar si pueden disfrutar de estas piscinas naturales repito mi playa favorita he estado 4 días y he ido tres volveré
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Fantastic experience: Huge beach with 'lagoon' at low tide. Fine sand, ideal for families.
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura with nice large dunes in the background, small lagoons, crystal clear sea, bright and soft sand - a dream.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, the sandy tongues are very special!
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. No loud songs. Quiet. The sand blown by the wind hurts a bit but it is nothing. Clay is in the lagoon. Perfect wind for windsurfing.
Negative experience: The beach is spectacular! My bad review is due to the windsurfers who do not respect where the bathers are. 'Some' get too close to the shore, just a few meters from the sand, where children and adults are swimming and are at risk of being hit by boards moving at full speed.
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Fantastic experience: For me, the best beach in Fuerteventura by far, but I have to say that I haven't visited them all. It's a true wonder and very peaceful. Perfect for going with children because of the shallow water at the shore. There is no beach bar, so you need to bring everything regarding food and drinks.
Fantastic experience: La mejor playa del mundo, un chiringuito vendría bien...
Fantastic experience: Playa increíble. Kilometrosssss de playa salvaje, con arenas blancas y azul turquesa de las aguas. Lugar idílico para perderte, pasear y disfrutar de un baño refrescante en sus aguas cristalinas. Suele hacer algo de viento, pero las vistas y tranquilidad merecen la pena. Si buscas animación y chiringuitos, esta no es tu playa
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Fantastic experience: Tremendous beach. Miles and miles of fine white sand and turquoise waters. In the middle, there is like a lagoon and at one end, there is a large dune. It usually has quite a bit of constant wind, which can be annoying if all you want to do is enjoy the beach, although it is perfect if you like to practice windsurfing or kitesurfing. Additionally, the lagoon can be used to learn these sports safely. The only drawback of the beach is that to get some cover, you have to go very far out, although that makes it ideal for going with kids, as they can always stand even if they go a bit away from the shore. It is worth visiting, although if you only seek white sand beaches, the one at the dunes of Corralejo, in the north of the island, is better.
Negative experience: La playa, como espacio natural, es maravillosa. El problema es que, a pesar de no estar correctamente señalizada, la mayor parte de la playa está dedicada a los deportes nauticos (windsurf y kitesurfing), quedando los bañistas relegados a espacios residuales. Sin ir más lejos, durante mi último baño en la misma, me abordó (casi me pasó por encima) un señor en una moto acuática quien, hablándome en inglés, me dijo que me fuera de allí, que la playa era privada y que esa zona estaba reservada para el windsurf. El señor que casi me "atropelló" con la moto acuática, presuntamente, el mismo que incumplió las normas de seguridad (ya saben, las motos acuáticas no pueden llegar a las orillas de las playas) pertenecía al "staff" de salvamento de la playa. Volveré a Fuerteventura pero no la la Playa de Sotavento.
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Positive experience: Beach with calm waters
Fantastic experience: Very clean water. It's a shame that windsurfers, depending on the area of the beach, get too close to the swimming area, which poses a risk to bathers.
Fantastic experience: The best beach in Fuerteventura, amazing because you can walk on sand between two waters. The downside is that the maps took us to park at another beach farther away.
Positive experience: Beautiful beach with crystal clear waters
Fantastic experience: Absolutely gorgeous beach, crystal clear water, beautiful sand, plenty of space, peace and quiet.
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Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. No loud songs. Quiet. The sand blown by the wind hurts a bit but it is nothing. Clay is in the lagoon. Perfect wind for windsurfing.
Fantastic experience: Very windy. Not really suitable for bathing due to the many surfers. Unfortunately, they don’t pay attention to the bathers. Very good for taking pictures. Not suitable for children under 5 years old, as it is too windy.
Fantastic experience: Very clean water. It's a shame that windsurfers, depending on the area of the beach, get too close to the swimming area, which poses a risk to bathers.
Negative experience: The beach is spectacular! My bad review is due to the windsurfers who do not respect where the bathers are. 'Some' get too close to the shore, just a few meters from the sand, where children and adults are swimming and are at risk of being hit by boards moving at full speed.
Positive experience: Beautiful beach and a paradise for surfers, but it's impossible just to lie down: very strong gusts of wind make everything difficult. Large parking.
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Positive experience: Great beach but on a windy day it’s best left to the kite and wind surfers. Nudist friendly.
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches I have visited, we went on a family outing and we were delighted, spacious, clean, and not too many people, also people practicing nud***m and we saw several people kitesurfing, perfect for spending a pleasant time and disconnecting, we recommend bringing food since there are no places nearby and there is a parking lot with plenty of space.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach Paradise for kitesurfers
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach where an island forms throughout the morning as the tide rises throughout the day. Calm waters and fine sand, ideal for enjoying tranquility, a place frequented by athletes practicing kitesurfing. This provides extra entertainment while you are relaxing on the towel.
Fantastic experience: Tremendous beach. Miles and miles of fine white sand and turquoise waters. In the middle, there is like a lagoon and at one end, there is a large dune. It usually has quite a bit of constant wind, which can be annoying if all you want to do is enjoy the beach, although it is perfect if you like to practice windsurfing or kitesurfing. Additionally, the lagoon can be used to learn these sports safely. The only drawback of the beach is that to get some cover, you have to go very far out, although that makes it ideal for going with kids, as they can always stand even if they go a bit away from the shore. It is worth visiting, although if you only seek white sand beaches, the one at the dunes of Corralejo, in the north of the island, is better.
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Below you will find 13 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Sotavento de Jandía.
Fantastic experience: Beach with a land lagoon that creates a very picturesque natural pool. Of course, being a windy island, you might encounter a scene quite different from what is presented on social media. The beach is very large and therefore can feel a bit sprawling, even though it is somewhat crowded. The road to get there is accessible, and there is a convenient parking area nearby. There is an exit from the highway in only one direction, the one coming from the south; if you arrive from the north, you have to exit and re-enter.
Fantastic experience: One of the best beaches in Fuerteventura. Located halfway between Costa Calma and Morro Jable, in a sparsely populated area, it is a beach frequented by caravanners, surfers, and wind lovers in their different modalities. The fact that Costa Calma and Morro Jable have large and beautiful beaches gives this beach a more solitary and, in a way, hippy character. The beach is huge and beautiful, especially because the high tide creates a really cool and photogenic lagoon between the beach and the sea, with a turquoise color that contrasts with the color of the fine sand. This lagoon allows for a swim without any danger and is very suitable for little ones. There are various viewpoints that allow us to admire the beach. Among the best beaches in Fuerteventura, in my opinion, alongside the dunes of Corralejo and the wild beach of Cofete.
Fantastic experience: What can I say... WOW! Without a doubt, the best beach on the island! It's a natural pool, clear water, shallow bottom for several meters. There are no restrooms and bars.
Fantastic experience: Spiaggia incredibile grazie al gioco dell'alta e bassa marea sempre diversa e sempre splendida. Per gli amanti del mare posto favoloso.
Fantastic experience: La più bella spiaggia di Fuerteventura che con le maree durante il.giorno cambia aspetto, con colori caraibici e si può camminare in mezzo all'oceano xke l acqua rimane bassa . Le foto non rendono giustizia a questa spiaggia meravigliosa solo chi l' ha vista riesce ad averne un idea. Io ci sono stata a gennaio e c'era pochissimo vento , siamo rimasti fino a pomeriggio inoltrato abbiamo preso il.sole e fatto il bagno.Non è difficile da trovare lungo la statale ci sono i vari accessi cominciano con il 74 e prendono diversi nomi in base ai luoghi in cui si trovano, viene molto usata dai surfisti quando hanno il vento a favore. Si estende x 8 km una spiaggia da vedere assolutamente bella bella bella
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Sotavento Beach of Jandía: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Huge beach with 'lagoon' at low tide. Fine sand, ideal for families.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach without crowds
Positive experience: Beautiful
Fantastic experience: Amazing
Fantastic experience: just MAGICAL
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura with nice large dunes in the background, small lagoons, crystal clear sea, bright and soft sand - a dream.
Positive experience: Beach with calm waters
Fantastic experience: I recommend waiting for the tide effect to see how the beach changes! Beautiful
Fantastic experience: This is one of the most beautiful places in Fuerteventura. Peaceful space and beautiful views. This beach delights with golden sand and turquoise water.
Fantastic experience: A bit wild and windy but calm and a good place for peace of mind.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, the sandy tongues are very special!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful. Unfortunately, due to the strong wind, it was not possible to stay for long!
Fantastic experience: Idyllic location. Stunning nature in a unique sea lagoon. Interesting from a geological and environmental point of view. Quiet place. Best beach in the Canary Islands.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful. The road to get down is dirt, but it's manageable even with a Fiat 500.
Fantastic experience: Very nice, unique breathtaking view. To reach it, you have to take a dirt road with a nice central step to get through and arrive at the beach by car. If you are not a good driver, rent an SUV. With a small car, you risk it.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. No loud songs. Quiet. The sand blown by the wind hurts a bit but it is nothing. Clay is in the lagoon. Perfect wind for windsurfing.
Fantastic experience: Very windy. Not really suitable for bathing due to the many surfers. Unfortunately, they don’t pay attention to the bathers. Very good for taking pictures. Not suitable for children under 5 years old, as it is too windy.
Fantastic experience: Very clean water. It's a shame that windsurfers, depending on the area of the beach, get too close to the swimming area, which poses a risk to bathers.
Negative experience: The beach is spectacular! My bad review is due to the windsurfers who do not respect where the bathers are. 'Some' get too close to the shore, just a few meters from the sand, where children and adults are swimming and are at risk of being hit by boards moving at full speed.
Fantastic experience: The best beach in Fuerteventura, amazing because you can walk on sand between two waters. The downside is that the maps took us to park at another beach farther away.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular despite the wind
Fantastic experience: Too windy for sunbathing, great for kitesurfing.
Fantastic experience: Depending on the tides, it forms small lakes, the white sand and the bright blue sea make it a spectacle for the eyes.
Positive experience: A truly spectacular beach! It's well worth the detour, but it is very windy, so don't expect to relax quietly on your towel.
Fantastic experience: Beach with a land lagoon that creates a very picturesque natural pool. Of course, being a windy island, you might encounter a scene quite different from what is presented on social media. The beach is very large and therefore can feel a bit sprawling, even though it is somewhat crowded. The road to get there is accessible, and there is a convenient parking area nearby. There is an exit from the highway in only one direction, the one coming from the south; if you arrive from the north, you have to exit and re-enter.
Positive experience: Beautiful beach and a paradise for surfers, but it's impossible just to lie down: very strong gusts of wind make everything difficult. Large parking.
Fantastic experience: Probably the best beach in the world
Fantastic experience: Amazing
Fantastic experience: For one of the best beaches in Fuerteventura
Positive experience: Beautiful beach with crystal clear waters
Positive experience: I went on a day with many trade winds, but it was quite good.
Positive experience: We only recommend this beach to those who want to do water and wind sports or who want to walk; you can't lie down for even two minutes, it's very windy.
Fantastic experience: An incredible and very beautiful beach, highly recommended to visit.
Positive experience: This beach is for surfing; it's not possible to relax and sunbathe or swim. There's a lot of wind. It's very beautiful to look at.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely gorgeous beach, crystal clear water, beautiful sand, plenty of space, peace and quiet.
Fantastic experience: It is a very beautiful and super different beach, its tongues of water and sand make a combination with a beautiful landscape.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with crystal clear waters, accessible by a dirt road in its last stretch. It's not for laying down towels because it's very windy, but for taking pictures and strolling for a while, it's paradise-like.
Fantastic experience: Great beach, you have to consider the tide and ebb.
Fantastic experience: Huge and beautiful beach, very windy
Fantastic experience: Amazing views. Beautiful beach.
Fantastic experience: Splendid. Nothing more to add.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, I recommend spending at least 2 hours here and seeing how the beach changes during the tide.
Fantastic experience: I believe it is the most beautiful beach I have seen so far, I would say enchanting. It is truly worth spending some time there and seeing the changes this beach undergoes in just a few minutes. Recommended for nature lovers.
Fantastic experience: In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura! The water is beautifully turquoise. A truly unique place.
Fantastic experience: A wonder of nature. A must-visit in Fuerteventura. Impressive, spectacular. Above all, go at low tide.
Fantastic experience: A spectacular beach with turquoise water and white sand. In addition, small natural pools are formed, which are very cool. On the beach, you can walk for a long time and the water doesn't go past your waist. I loved it.
Positive experience: Very nice! There is also a parking lot right down there. The road down is gravel but manageable. There are many naked people on the beach. Especially when you walk down to the right (the right beach path is nicer than the left). Officially, however, it is not designated as a naturist beach.
Fantastic experience: Charming nook with dunes and a view of windsurfers, quite a steep slope, parking spaces available, no bars or shops, tranquility and nature... a nice place for beach relaxation....
Fantastic experience: Fabulous
Fantastic experience: Gorgeous!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful sunrises
Fantastic experience: A beautiful beach, clear sea and fine sand
Fantastic experience: Beach with a lot of wind, but it is spectacular. Kilometers of beach.
Fantastic experience: A wide beach with waters of various shades of blue, very beautiful. Like in almost all beaches, it is very windy.
Fantastic experience: The best beach in the south of Fuerteventura for my taste. It has stunning views and even though there are many people, there is so much space that it feels like the beach is just for you. It's beautiful for taking photos. Although it's a beach that tends to be very windy, on the day we went, it wasn't very windy. That said, we didn't want to set up an umbrella just in case.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful place, it makes an impression
Fantastic experience: Magnificent, nudists and textile enthusiasts share the quiet beach with few people and plenty of nature
Fantastic experience: Wonderful pristine beach
Fantastic experience: Beautiful and very wild
Fantastic experience: Beautiful
Fantastic experience: Don't go, because if it gets crowded... (obviously, it's an ironic comment; it's a fantastic beach)
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches with a marine lake, be careful of the wind, wonderful with the kids.
Fantastic experience: Great place to go into the water, ideal for safe play for small children, very shallow. Access right to the beach. No trash bins :(
Fantastic experience: Beautifully stunning, super wide beach! Enjoyed a lovely naturist walk. Clear water and delightful temperature.
Fantastic experience: Nice spot
Fantastic experience: Great place to enjoy the ocean and chill!
Fantastic experience: The beach is next to the village, the road to get there is very good. In the spacious parking lot, you won't have any issues parking whether you arrive by car, motorcycle, or even campervan. The beach is wide, ideal for water sports! What I liked the most is that as you get closer to the shore, you find pools/lakes with water all over the beach!
Negative experience: Large beach, there is better to see.
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful in Fuerteventura. Not to be missed.
Fantastic experience: There is probably no beach on this island that does not deserve the highest rating.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful and luxurious beach
Fantastic experience: One of the better beaches on the island. Very long shoreline, great sand. A very good place for kids. The parking is spacious and there are toilets nearby.
Fantastic experience: Only one word can describe this breathtaking place, 'paradisiacal'
Fantastic experience: Great place, silence and tranquility. The color of the water is super intense. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see the lagoon that forms here during high tide.
Fantastic experience: THIS IS A GOOD BEACH!
Positive experience: Great beach but on a windy day it’s best left to the kite and wind surfers. Nudist friendly.
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches I have visited, we went on a family outing and we were delighted, spacious, clean, and not too many people, also people practicing nud***m and we saw several people kitesurfing, perfect for spending a pleasant time and disconnecting, we recommend bringing food since there are no places nearby and there is a parking lot with plenty of space.
Fantastic experience: Simply shocking
Fantastic experience: The beach was absolutely beautiful. The water in February was warm and the beach is very spacious. There aren't many commercial places, but it really doesn't matter; the beach is perfect for swimming. Just keep in mind that to get there you need to take the exit on the side coming from Moro Jable since there is no proper exit in the other direction.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with crystal clear water. I already miss it.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, very long, at the south of the beach there are lagoons ideal for children. Entertaining, there are always people doing sailing sports.
Fantastic experience: One of the best beaches in Fuerteventura. Located halfway between Costa Calma and Morro Jable, in a sparsely populated area, it is a beach frequented by caravanners, surfers, and wind lovers in their different modalities. The fact that Costa Calma and Morro Jable have large and beautiful beaches gives this beach a more solitary and, in a way, hippy character. The beach is huge and beautiful, especially because the high tide creates a really cool and photogenic lagoon between the beach and the sea, with a turquoise color that contrasts with the color of the fine sand. This lagoon allows for a swim without any danger and is very suitable for little ones. There are various viewpoints that allow us to admire the beach. Among the best beaches in Fuerteventura, in my opinion, alongside the dunes of Corralejo and the wild beach of Cofete.
Fantastic experience: For me, the most incredible beach on the Island, and among the top 3 in Spain, I was amazed when the tide rises and a huge lagoon forms filled with fish, which you cross to reach the dry beach. When the tide goes down, a huge area is created. The only downside is that there isn’t anywhere to eat or drink something, there’s just a Windsurf rental shop. Other than that, it’s easily accessible from the road that goes from North to South across the island. If you want to spend the day, bring your own drinks and food. I don’t know anything like it in all of Spain.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach. Also very suitable for small children.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach Paradise for kitesurfers
Fantastic experience: Immense sandy beach....
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place. Crystal clear waters and a lovely effect from the tide games. Plenty of sand to run, walk, and slide.
Fantastic experience: Incredibly wide beach, a charming place worth recommending
Fantastic experience: Absolutely beautiful beach, it's a must but beware of tidal current
Fantastic experience: Great beach. Rather low waves and gentle sand
Negative experience: I was expecting something else. But to each their own. It's only for looking. It's not a beach for spending the day with family as usual. With high tide there is no sand, with low tide the real sea and beach are veeeery far away, with muddy patches in between. Nothing to do with any beach in the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park. Comfortable and spectacular water and sand, and if you want a wonderful turquoise cove, La Concha in El Cotillo.
Fantastic experience: The best beach on the island, without a doubt. Perhaps only the stair beach and Cofete beach are equal to it. It's amazing to see the bay that forms on the beach. Easy access.
Fantastic experience: One of the best places I've ever seen. A must visit.
Fantastic experience: Recommended for those who love to spend a nice day at the beach sunbathing and doing kite surfing/wind surfing.
Fantastic experience: Always exciting the game of colors that the ocean creates. It's advisable to check the tide times beforehand; otherwise, during low tide, you risk finding a puddle.
Fantastic experience: An amazing place ❤️
Fantastic experience: Very nice beach
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. Time your visit with the low tide for an ethereal experience.
Fantastic experience: It's amazing to walk on the sand at this beach! It's very windy!
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