Playa Tierra Dorada is located in Mal Nombre, 10 minutes south of Costa Calma and 15 minutes north of Morro Jable. We really enjoyed this very long beach with its rocky landscapes and exceptional colors. Although it has a wild feel, this beach has a number of amenities (a restaurant, sanitary facilities, sunbeds and umbrellas…) making it an ideal place to relax!
In this article, we invite you to discover this place through numerous photos, so that you can make up your own mind. Here’s our guide to help you plan your visit: map, access, sand, conditions…
This opinion 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 de Mal Nombre near Costa Calma?
Is it worth it?
In our opinion, this beach is well worth a visit! It’s one of our favorites, and we’ve listed it among the 15 most beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura. We particularly like the wilderness, the clear water and the diversity of landscapes. To the north, there was a large sand dune, ideal for admiring the beach. At low tide, lagoons formed in the center, while to the south, small dunes licked the dark cliffs. With their bright, varied colors, they were a real eye-catcher!
Why choose this beach?
Playa Tierra Dorada is the ideal place for an unforgettable vacation. Here are the 3 main reasons to go, in our opinion:
- Wild, idyllic scenery: this beach offers a wild, natural landscape that will delight nature lovers. Cliffs, dunes, lagoons and volcanic rocks – there’s something for everyone!
- Exceptional colors: the shades of color on this beach are breathtaking. The water is clear turquoise with green tones, the sand is golden with touches of black, and the rocks offer gradations of brown, grey and black!
- Length: thanks to its large size (approx. 1.3 km long), this beach is pleasant to walk along and not very busy. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to settling in for a relaxing swim!
Access and map – Playa de Mal Nombre (Fuerteventura)
Where is it?
Playa Dorada is located at the following address: Calle K.k, 19-31, (35626) Pajara, Las Palmas, Spain. It is located in the south-east of the island of Fuerteventura.
- Driving time from Corralejo: 1h35.
- Driving time from Puerto del Rosario: 1h10.
- Driving time from Morro Jable: 15min.
- Driving time from Costa Calma: 10min.
Here is a map to help you find your way:
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- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- A small car is all you need.
- But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
- Demand is high, so book early.
How to get there – access road
The only way to get to Playa Tierra Dorada is by car. From the island’s main road, the FV-2, follow the signs to Mal Nombre. Once you’ve taken exit 77 towards Mal Nombre, you’ll take a tarmac road in good condition which will lead you to a first large parking lot, with houses.
Then take another tarmac road towards the beach and the Tierra Dorada restaurant. We recommend that you drive slowly and carefully on this track, which is in poor condition and has many holes.
Parking de la Playa de Mal Nombre
On arriving at the beach, you’ll find a large free parking lot.
Access to the beach from the parking lot
There is a slope from the parking lot to access Playa Tierra Dorada. The path is stony, so we recommend you take good shoes. To reach the sand more quickly, you can take the wooden pontoon bridge to the Tierra Dorada restaurant.
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On the sand and in the water…practical advice
Best time to visit
The best time of year to go to Playa Tierra Dorada depends on individual preferences. However, the peak tourist season on the Canary Islands is between December and April, but also during the 2 summer months, which means that the beach will be busier at these times. However, this beach is still little-known, so it’s easy to find a place to stay all year round. To find out when to go to Fuerteventura, take a look at our dedicated article!
As for the best time of day, it’s best to visit the beach early in the morning or late in the afternoon, to avoid the heat peak and enjoy more peace and quiet. It’s especially busy between 12pm and 5pm. We especially recommend going at low tide, so you can enjoy the full length of the beach and lagoons!
Beach type and size
Playa Tierra Dorada’s floor is made up of fine white and golden sand, with a touch of black sand. It stretches 1.3km in length and 50m in width. It is bordered by rocky cliffs where many squirrels nest! Facing south-east, it’s ideal for enjoying the sunrise.
Conditions for swimming
As far as slope and water depth are concerned, the descent will be gentle. You can also take advantage of the lagoons that form at low tide for a gradual entry into the Atlantic Ocean. As for the quality of the water, it’s often translucent and a magnificent turquoise blue. However, as on all beaches, it is important to remain vigilant and to respect the safety rules at sea.
WHERE TO STAY IN Costa Calma
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
To the south, the beach is almost completely wild and very long. Hotel INNSide Fuerteventura – See prices, photos and availability
Close to Esmeralda beaches, all-inclusive hotel-resorts.
Hotel H10 Tindaya for families – See prices, photos and availability
In the center, around the long beach.
Hotel Cooee Taimar, if you prefer Boutique hotels – see prices, photos and availability
Facilities and activities
Monitoring
The beach and swimming are unsupervised.
Showers, toilets, deckchairs…
Public toilets and a shower are located in the parking lot. Deckchairs are also available for hire.
Visitors can also take advantage of the low stone walls to enjoy the beach sheltered from the wind. However, it is forbidden to build new ones.
HAVE FUN WITH THESE activities
- Dolphin watching
- Boat to Lobos Island
- Buggy tour
- But also; surfing lessons, 4WD tour in Cofete, windsurfing, scuba diving…
Shadow
There is no shade on this beach, except in the deckchair area, which also includes umbrellas.
Nautical activities
No water sports activities are offered on this beach. The beach is quite windy, but lends itself well to board sports if you can bring your own equipment.
PLAN YOUR STAY IN Costa Calma
Catering
Tierra Dorada is the only restaurant on the beach. It features a sun-sheltered terrace so guests can enjoy their meal in peace and quiet.
Information for children, mobility, dogs, naturism…
Playa de Mal Nombre with children
There are no children’s play areas on this beach, and we remind you that it is unsupervised. We therefore advise you not to go with your family.
Playa Tierra Dorada with a dog
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on Playa Tierra Dorada.
Disabled access
There are no special facilities or access ramps for people with reduced mobility. What’s more, the access road to the beach is rocky and therefore difficult to walk on.
Playa Tierra Dorada and naturism
Playa Tierra Dorada is not a naturist beach. It is open to all and does not permit naturism.
Other beautiful beaches nearby
Many other beaches in the vicinity of Playa Tierra Dorada are well worth a visit. We have classified them by geographical area.
First of all, here’s our selection of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Calma, north of Playa Tierra Dorada:
- Costa Calma Beach
- Esmeralda Norte Beach
- Esmeralda Beach
- La Barca Beach
And finally, our favorite beaches of Morro Jable, south of Playa Tierra Dorada:
- Morro Jable Beach
- Matorral Beach
- Piedras Queidas Beach
- Bultihondo Beach
- Esquinzo Beach
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Fuerteventura
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- Practical advice
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How to get around
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