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Beach in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸
Country
Spain
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
All year round, peak season from October to April
Budget/day
100-170€: All-inclusive hotel, surf course, and occasional restaurant visits
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Fuerteventura (FUE) about 4-4.5 hours, then transfer or rental car about 80 minutes to Costa Calma. Numerous direct flights, especially in winter.
About Costa Calma
Costa Calma is located on the southeast coast of Fuerteventura and rightly bears its name — the "calm coast" offers kilometers of wind-sheltered sandy beaches in a vast semi-desert landscape reminiscent of the Sahara. While the northern coast of the island is exposed to the Atlantic waves and trade winds, the Jandía Peninsula protects the coastal section near Costa Calma, creating ideal conditions for families and windsurfers alike. Playa de Sotavento de Jandía beach is the flagship of the region: at low tide, a huge, shallow lagoon forms between the sandbank and the coast, where the water is ankle-deep and the wind creates perfect conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers. The Windsurfing & Kiteboarding World Cup takes place here annually — a spectacle that attracts professional athletes and spectators from all over the world. The hinterland surprises with the Oasis Park — a vast zoo and botanical garden in a gorge, where camel caravans wander through the desert landscape and lemurs climb among cacti. The barren volcanic landscape of Fuerteventura, the oldest island of the Canary Islands, radiates a meditative calm that forms the perfect contrast to the active offerings at the beach. Costa Calma is not a place for culture tourists or night owls — it is a refuge for those seeking endless beaches, constant sunshine, and the soothing expanse of the Atlantic.
Top 4 highlights in Costa Calma
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Playa de Sotavento
Eleven kilometers of dream beach with tidal lagoon: host of the Windsurf World Cup, an unreal natural spectacle at low tide.
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Constant trade winds and shallow lagoon water: one of the world's best spots for wind and kitesurfers of all skill levels.
Oasis Park Fuerteventura
Zoo and botanical garden in a desert gorge: camel tours, exotic animals, and bird of prey shows amidst cacti.
Jandía Peninsula
Nature park with volcanic peak Pico de la Zarza (807m): hiking trails through barren lunar landscape with views over the Atlantic.
Hotels in Costa Calma
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Costa Calma
Recommended travel time
All year round, peak season from October to April
Summer
Warm and windy, 25-30°C, constant trade winds provide refreshment, little rain
Winter
Mild and sunny, 18-24°C, perfect bathing weather when Germany is freezing
How much does a holiday in Costa Calma cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-80€: Apartment with self-catering, beach, and own surf equipment
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-170€: All-inclusive hotel, surf course, and occasional restaurant visits
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250€+: Beach resort with spa, private surf instructor, and jeep safari through the hinterland
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit Sotavento at low tide — the lagoon only forms at low water, check the tide calendar in advance for the best experience.
Book a surf course — even beginners can safely start in the shallow lagoon, several schools offer courses in German.
Take sun protection seriously — the constant wind disguises the sun's rays, SPF 50 is a must.
Rent a car for a day — the northern tip with Corralejo and the dunes is worth a day trip, about 90 minutes drive.
Food & drink in Costa Calma
These specialties you must try!
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