Playa del Castillo (Fuerteventura): tips + photos

Playa del Castillo is located in Caleta de Fuste, 10km from Fuerteventura airport. We enjoyed this downtown beach, which is bordered by a pleasant promenade along the coast. It’s easy to get to and has plenty of amenities. With its gentle slope, Playa del Castillo is perfect for family vacations!

Here are our tips for enjoying Playa del Castillo and helping you plan your visit: map, access, sand, conditions…

Discover our advice and tips for enjoying Playa del Castillo in Caleta de Fuste!

This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.

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Why visit Playa del Castillo in Caleta de Fuste?

Playa del Castillo is an ideal destination for a relaxing day out. With a shallow turquoise lagoon and few waves, it’s a beach accessible to all. In fact, we’ve listed it among Fuerteventura’s best beaches.

In our opinion, here are the 3 main reasons to go there:

Easy access: the beach is easily accessible by car and on foot. It’s only a ten-minute walk to the center, and can be reached by bus from the capital (Puerto del Rosario), as well as from Morro Jable and the airport (lines 10 and 16).
Amenities: it’s lined with restaurants, bars and hotels. It is also equipped with facilities for leisure activities, making it an ideal place to enjoy yourself.
Its gentle slope: with a shallow lagoon, few waves and a large sandy area, it’s the perfect beach for safe swimming.

All these advantages make it one of Caleta de Fuste’s main attractions.

Access and map – Playa del Castillo in Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura.

Where is Playa del Castillo?

In the town of Caleta de Fuste, north of the island of Fuerteventura, Spain.
In the bay southeast of Caleta de Fuste.
This is its main beach.
From airport: 10min.
Here’s our map of Fuerteventura’s best beaches, including Playa del Castillo to the east:

Map of the best beaches in Fuerteventura — Map of Fuerteventura’s best beaches.

How to get there – access road

This downtown beach is easy to find, whatever your mode of transport:

By car: these are city streets, easy to navigate and well signposted. Allow 5min from the city center and port.
On foot from the city center: a ten-minute walk is all it takes, with no difficulty at all.
Bus lines 3, 10 and 16, “Caleta de Fuste Atlántico Centre” stop. See timetables here.

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But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
Demand is high, so book early.

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Playa del Castillo parking lot

Several free public parking lots are available in the streets adjacent to the beach. You’ll need very little time on foot to reach it.

Access to the beach from the parking lot

From the parking lots, you can quickly reach the promenade that runs alongside the beach.

CHOOSING A HOTEL IN Fuerteventura

Choosing where to stay:

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On the sand and in the water…practical advice

Best time to visit

Because of its convenience and easy access, this downtown beach is quite popular. We advise you to arrive in the morning, especially during the summer season.

Beach type and size

The beach is fine golden sand, with a few rocks at the end. It’s a relatively large beach. We enjoyed its large sandy area.

Conditions for swimming

The gentle slope is ideal for children. There are few waves and little depth. The water is turquoise and of good quality, given Playa del Castillo’s blue flag status. However, due to the risk of currents, it is preferable to swim in it when it is supervised.

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Facilities and activities

Monitoring

The Playa del Castillo is supervised daily from 10am to 6pm.

Showers, toilets, deckchairs…

This beach is very well equipped. You will find:

Showers,
Several public toilets along the beach,
Deckchairs and parasols for hire,
A children’s playground.

Shadow

There are no trees to protect you in the middle of the day, but you can rent umbrellas.

Nautical activities

With the harbor nearby, you can easily take part in water sports:

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Snorkeling – see program and availability – and book!
Kayak rental – see program and availability – and book!
Pedalo rental – see program and availability – and book!
Stand Up Paddle courses – see program and availability – and book!
Catamaran sailing – See program and availability – and book!

Catering

Playa del Castillo is lined with numerous bars and restaurants, offering a variety of dishes and drinks to suit all tastes.

HAVE FUN WITH THESE activities

Dolphin watching
Boat to Lobos Island
Buggy tour
But also; surfing lessons, 4WD tour in Cofete, windsurfing, scuba diving…

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Information for children, mobility, dogs, naturism…

Playa del Castillo with children

It’s an ideal beach for children. Its gentle slope and play area provide a safe and fun playground.

Playa del Castillo with a dog

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed.

Playa del Castillo for the disabled

Playa del Castillo is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Special access points are in place to facilitate their access to the beach, and adapted toilets are also available.

Playa del Castillo and naturism

This beach is not naturist.

What to see on and around the beach

La Torre de San Buenaventura

This listed defense tower was built in the 18th century. It is 6m thick. If you head towards the harbour from the seafront promenade, you won’t be able to miss it!

The port

Don’t hesitate to take a trip to the port, a little further north, which offers a wide range of water sports.

The natural swimming pool

If you’re more of a rocky coast fan, we suggest you head even further north to discover a natural swimming pool, visible at low tide. From the seafront promenade, you have to scramble over the rocks to observe it from the rocky promontory. For more ideas on what to do in Caleta de Fuste, see our dedicated article.