Morro Jable, located on the southern coast of Fuerteventura in Spain's Canary Islands, is renowned for its stunning beaches. One notable beach is Playa del Matorral, which features the Morro Jable Lighthouse and a fascinating sperm whale skeleton. Another highlight is the Morro Jable Wharf, where the Turtle Nursery provides a safe haven for loggerhead turtles before their release into the wild.
Parque Natural Jandía is a vast conservation area showcasing sand dunes, hills and beaches, as well as scrubland and an abundance of birdlife. This island locale offers visitors a unique blend of desert landscapes and old lava terrain with plenty of ocean-facing beaches accessible by car or on foot. The park features several long trails for hiking or running that offer stunning views but can be challenging in the sun-warmed ascent to the windy summit.
Great place to visit on this sad island. Nice mountains (just dry - no water/larges plants). Few long trails to walk around. Mix of desert and old lava terain. Many ocean beaches, few car 4x4 roads.
Outsider khazul — Google review
Beautiful walk on the beach to see the chipmunks, lovely gold sand, and blue sea. It can be very windy, so the sand can sting a bit when it's flying at you. Be aware there are a lot of nudists on this beach, which some people may love, but it isn't for everyone. It was well worth the walk to see the chipmunks, they were very cute.
Sara Dunn — Google review
If You are on Fuerteventura You have to see thus beach! I have never seen something so beautiful before. I would say THE POWER OF OCEAN 💙
Katarzyna Olejnik — Google review
Beautiful place. The road it's worth it
Isilla Iglesia — Google review
Beautiful unspoiled natural landscape in desert-like setting. Visited in October 2023 and the area was experiencing somewhat higher than average temperatures 🌴☀️
Mathew Fern — Google review
Amazing ... we did it with Pierre from panorama tours .. book Cofete on All4adventure.Es
All 4 Adventure — Google review
Breathing place, doesn’t matter the weather, this place has something special. Walk in the beach, enjoy the sound of waves, feel sand under your feet and let your spirit wonder.
A K — Google review
This is a beautiful park, a very short drive from Jandia / Morro Jable. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the are. Only advice: Get a decent rental car.. not a Mini like we did.. roads are not the best
Benjamin Spiegel — Google review
Amazing wild landscapes, you must see it, just take care with car.
IMLaw LLC — Google review
Cool place for activities like walking or better running. The view is more than magnificent. The ascent is open so sun is doing its job. The summit is very windy.
Krzysztof Grass Snake — Google review
Absolutely beautiful area, so much to discover! Difficult to discover by car, because the road to cofete is not asphaltet and quite rough. There is a bus though, that goes from Moro Jable to cofete, twice per day there and back. Or one could do what we did and cross on foot - only with appropriate footwear and windproof equipment! It's quite far, 9km per way. But absolutely beautiful, we loved it. If you only want to cross one way, you could take the bus back :)
Julia Madeleine Heinze — Google review
Pretty to hard to get there - but totally worth it! Awesome views, astonishing hills, beautiful beaches :)
Playa del Matorral is a wide sandy beach with sun loungers for rent, a lighthouse, showers, and even a naturist section. Situated near Morro del Jable, this beach and nature reserve are definitely worth a visit if you're looking to spend a day in the surf. What's great about this place is that there are numerous trails that go through the natural reserve and lead to the lighthouse, perfect for those who can't sit still on the beach.
This beach is HUMONGOUS, checking the maps I was thinking " I will park and go walk from one end to the other ". After I parked took me about 5 minutes just to get to the beach. You really can't appreciate how wide and long this beach is only by looking at the maps. Bars on the beach, sun beds, a lighthouse and plenty of sand for you to enjoy in the sun.
Stefan Matache — Google review
Beautiful beach. Quiet and clean but with some cafes and sunbeds etc. Lovely natural wetland and flora/fauna nearby. Stunning location for sunrise and sunset. Really accessible on foot/bike and lots of parking nearby. Shaded from wind for big stretches, but lots of surfing in other parts.
EJ Swanson — Google review
A nice and relaxing beach. No plastic chairs, almost no rocks, a good place for little kids. 😌
Felix Weiss — Google review
Beautiful beach with clear water. For 10€ a day you can even rent sun beds and a parasol wich we didn’t need so I can’t say if that service is good.
The only downside is the very strong wind and the water temperature that is quite cold (we were there from mid August to beginning of September). Apart from that it is one of the nicest beaches that we visited in Fuerteventura.
Noemi Bontempo — Google review
Stunning brach with clean turquoise waters and soft sand. I went there in early December, and the water was a little cold but felt more like refreshing and easy to enjoy. It was a windy day, and I had great fun jumping the big waves. Lots of facilities around, bathrooms, parking and shops. We also spotted some cute squirrels on the way to the beach. I would definitely go back.
Caterina Bassano — Google review
Great long sand beach located at the very south of the island. Because of this situation it is a bit shielded against the worse of the wind. The beach is backed by the salt Marsh and the main Morro Jable road. The beach continues all the way into town and up to butihondo
Dave T — Google review
One of the best beaches visited on Fuerteventura. Nice and soft sand and lot of free space. At the end there is a rocky cliff for a good snorkel.
Pavel Š. — Google review
Sandy beach, clear water, bars nearby... Great place to spend a few days in total relaxing mode.
Dušan Kostić — Google review
Stunning beach in the southern part of the island. It is huge and you can easily find a spot to lay down on the sand. Furthermore, there’s a nice choice of shops and beach bars, since Morro Jable is next to it.
So far the best beach in Fuerte.
Marco Pagliari — Google review
The beach is perfect. Clear warm ocean and spectacular views. But - it’s not a pleasure to see old naked people walking around, disgusting and gross. It’s a public beach, cover yourselves!!!!
Katerina A. — Google review
A stunning big beach. Not too many tourists so it has a lovely “Canary” vibe. The water is one of the bluest and clearest I’ve ever seen! It is lifeguarded in some areas. Really recommend giving a visit!
Olivia — Google review
Morojable has the nicest beach I've seen in my many trips to the Canary Islands, plus the town has a relaxed and relatively unspoiled by tourists (they're there, just not so many drunken louts as in the south of some other islands). A really lovely little holiday getaway, we loved it.
Geoffrey Berg — Google review
Good place for holidays. A large, clean beach and interesting animals in the water.
Villa Winter is a local history museum located on the island of Fuerteventura, Spain. It was constructed in 1937 by German engineer Gustav Winter and features an impressive design with a castle-like turret. Though there have been rumors linking Winter to the Nazi Party, no confirmation has been made. The structure serves as an iconic landmark and can be accessed by car or foot for visitors to enjoy its historical significance.
Very interesting place, full of history. Communication at the entrance could be improved, but then Pedro, the owner, will guide you through the museum and his research to shed light onto the villa's many misteries. Be sure to have some cash, for an offer to enter.
Cassiano Langini — Google review
The visit was unscheduled on our behalf but was glad we went the museum was a bit of a hotchpotch but interesting the best part was the mini tour which was interesting and informative and listening to the guide explain what we were looking at and stories made it well worth going to go back again .
Peter Cumbermack — Google review
Incredible place where the Villa Winter is located. From one side steep high hills hardly accessible, from the other side ocean.
Beach front of the Villa is amazing, wide and kilometers long. Great place for trip over here.
History of Villa is interesting, bonded with Nazis, anyways the place is mostly ruine nowadays. Some "museum" inside but don't expect any great exhibition.
Also places underground as "dangeon" are not accessible.
Erik — Google review
Interesting building and history. Closed and looked abandoned. Dilapidated to be honest. Great views though.
Dave T — Google review
It was not available to enter the premises, although it was official open hours. There was a sign to prohibit entering.
Very disappointing and overall creepy vibes out there.
The view ist beautiful though.
Dejan Janjic — Google review
For a tip you can enter the courtyard and two rooms with memorabilia. Although it is recommended to do a tour. After asking, we heard that there are tours at 3PM - no idea if this is every day. It is recommended though, as the rooms you are allowed in are quite daunting without a guide while the history of the house and story that there is today is really interesting. We didn't find much information before we got there so it is recommended to check out their Facebook profile before going.
T.O. Metz — Google review
Interesting place but would have like to see more rooms open.
Sharon Hodgkin — Google review
This should be part of an adventure not the adventure. 1hr slow drive along a rough gravel roads that snake around a truly spectacular coastline. An adventure in itself.
1st stop was the villa. Looked closed but we walked around the perimeter and was met by Pedro. He gave us a private tour explaining how the villa was used by the German Officers as a base for an underground a submarine complex (during WW2) under the villa, which was a bit of an eye opener, backed up by Pedro stamping in the garden on what seemed like a trap door leading to the subterranean dock. This wetted the appetite for the museum room full of Nazi memorabilia. not what I was expecting. The Nazi uniforms looked fake. We then got lead down into the basement which wasn’t really a basement as it was full of windows that looked out over the countryside but boarded up to make it look dark and mysterious. Then we saw an an experiment laboratory ,an oven that burned bodies, and torture cells. All of which happened during WW2 but you need to ask yourself did it happen here ? I would recommend going and making your own mind up.
2nd stop was the beech, great waves to dive into but beware currents. Waves, mountains and golden beaches as far as the eye can see made for stunning scenery.
3rd stop was the grave yard. Beautiful wooden doors to a very unusual grave yard. A nice place to be laid to rest.
In conclusion I would not recommend driving 50 minutes just for the winter house but by visiting the other landmarks and enjoying the scenery, the winter house can be part of a great day.
Adrian O'Sullivan — Google review
Wow what a place, can't describe how this place make you feel. So much history has gone on here and you need to see the place to understand it. Cash only on the door as a donation, it's not government funded so give generously as we felt it was worth every penny. Note the hours for lunch, this is on there website. There is also a public bus service and the lighthouse is also worth a visit on the way home.
A CG — Google review
Nice to place to visit on your trip to Cofete beach. There's a sign saying it is a museum. We were to late for it.
Wing — Google review
Reading lots of bad comments from people who did not even bother to do some research. The house belonged to Gustav Winter, German and, depending on the source, related to the German NS.
Nowadays the house is kept by Pedro, grandson of one of the people in charge of the house in the 50s/60s. He wants to show the world what really happened there.
Some sources says that was an agricultural land, and the house was only a kind of farm. Other says it belonged to the NS, due to Francisco Franco gave Fuerteventura to the German leaders as part of the payment for all the guns, tanks, planes, etc given during Spanish civil War.
In my opinion, after visiting the basement and under it, that can never be a "farm"... 1m 20 cms wide concrete walls. Windows to allow the light come in but nobody to see inside. Ceilings metal reinforced like in any WW2 bunker. Arched hallways... What some people calls the kitchen, it is exactly to Auschwitz autopsy room, with one oven but space for another and two chimneys exits. And the most scariest thing, under the "kitchen" 7 or 8 cells with its bunks, a small room with a little door which Pedro says they kept childs there, and a torture room.
100% worth the visit, and remember is kept by a person with no resources, trying to show the world what his grandfather told him and many locals speak about.
FL SG — Google review
It's a real pity this isn't open. I'm sure people would pay a small fee to look inside. On another note, there are some derelict buildings a short walk down the track towards the beach, we went investigating to see what they were and found that a dog had been locked in there with little to no water and a moldy bread roll, very sad.
Simon Ling — Google review
Saw it on a tv show, fascinating! So I Wanted to see it by myself as I was close by.. except ground floor with a mix of real and fake old items nothing to expect more...
Fuerteventura est une île remplie de très belles plages . Elles sont toutes magnifiques avec leurs paysages et charmes a chacune .
Il est vivement conseillé de louer une voiture lors de votre séjour afin de pouvoir profiter au maximum de tout les trésors de l’île .
(Translated by Google)
Fuerteventura is an island filled with beautiful beaches. They are all magnificent with their own landscapes and charms.
It is strongly recommended to rent a car during your stay in order to make the most of all the treasures of the island.
Aurore Ninne — Google review
For me this was the best beach on the south of Fuerteventura. Freedom for naturists, no wind the day I visited and perfect lagoon that was like safe crystal clean salt lake with various fish and I could swim there regularly with swimming glasses for nearly hour. Than sun tan on the warm sands, walking..such a beauty. Easy access by car to the parking, one bar restaurant with toilets.
Lucia Luknarova — Google review
Sublime plage, sable blanc et mer transparente. Comme souvent sur l’île le vent peut souffler mais de petits abris en pierres vous en protège. Restauration sans prétention mais très pratique…
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Sublime beach, white sand and transparent sea. As is often the case on the island, the wind can blow but small stone shelters protect you from it. Unpretentious but very practical catering…
cyrille metro — Google review
One of the most beautiful beach in Costa Calma Fuerteventura. Not crowded. Free parking. But be aware that you have to pull right under the bridge, from the main road to the off-road.
Oana Gianina — Google review
Supermooi schoon en breed strand. Alle vrijheid voor naturisten. Echter maar een paar gezien, maar vonden wij niet erg. Alles kan in Spanje!
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Very nice clean and wide beach. All freedom for naturists. However, we only saw a few, but we didn't mind. Everything is possible in Spain!
Ron Baltus — Google review
My favorite pick on the island for laying under the sun! Almost empty when we went, as we walked a bit to the left we could find a nice private spot close to the stone wall - it felt like we were alone there! Water color is like the Caribbean water - really beautiful! There was no infra though, restaurant on the beach was closed and bathrooms were closed.
Paula Moraes — Google review
Nice and clean beach with circles of stone for the wing
Jonay Sosa Guillén — Google review
Quiet beach. Beautiful sea. Several little beaches on the left.
The Morro Jable Lighthouse, a towering structure standing at 59 meters tall, was constructed in 1991 and is well-known for the beautiful beach and running paths that surround it. The area boasts a vast expanse of sand, which is meticulously maintained and equipped with bars, sand showers, and toilets. This attraction is perfect for families or couples due to its sheer size.
Great scenery, be aware of the tide, the beach can be pretty much non existen with a high tide.
The hike is smooth and easy
Aleksandr Zam — Google review
Ein Leuchtturm halt :) Ist nicht besonders hübsch. Könnte mal wieder einen Anstrich vertragen. Hinein kommt man leider nicht. Der Weg dorthin ist gut und der Strand ist super 👍🏻
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A lighthouse :) It's not particularly pretty. Could use a coat of paint again. Unfortunately you can't get in. The way there is good and the beach is great 👍🏻
Kenny Schwartz — Google review
Amazing views, tough terrain for normal cars, SUV is best although can be traversed in smaller vehicles but its very bumpy ride
Mohammed Rashid — Google review
Huge beach. Well maintained. Bars, sand shower, toilets available. Excellent for families and couples as well due to the sheer size ...
The see is 20C so not for everyone, but doable, however pretty strong waves,so be careful. Background is great with the hills. Will be back.
giga byte — Google review
Cool place to enjoy your day. A bit of walking through but beach is sandy.
Peter Sevcovs — Google review
Leuchtturm von Morro Jable
09/2022
The chandelier stands on the long sandy beach. Also very suitable for orientation for "beach hike
H. L. — Google review
the beach is very large, sandy, sunbeds and umbrellas are 4.5€ each, parking is along the street, it's hard to find a free place, it's easy to find because you can see the lighthouse.
Mantas Jaudzemas — Google review
The problem on Fuerteventura is the lack of Information for tourists, but on the other hand, spectacular sorroundings, incredibile geography, awsome beaches 😁, and of curse very good main roads
Vlad Popa — Google review
Beautiful place, sandy beach, a lot of markets and shops , amazing sunset
Olga Michalik — Google review
Ein Leuchtturm halt der leuchtet. Betreten kann man ihn leider nicht da er abgeriegelt ist. Ansonsten ist der Weg bis dorthin gut zu erreichen. Eine Strandbar gibt es dort auch.
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A lighthouse that shines. Unfortunately you cannot enter it because it is cordoned off. Otherwise, the path to get there is easy to reach. There is also a beach bar there.
Christopher Schmidt — Google review
This was very enjoyable, walked the beach from my hotel Magic Life at Jandia towards the ligthouse at Moro Jable - important info there are public toilets next to the lighthouse - the walk along the shore was about 2 miles, not sure exactly, it was very pleasant as one can refresh with beer and easy local meals at Beach Clubs lining the path around the shore, I've stopped for one in every single club, perosnel is very friendly, but they seem shy when one starts talking English, I wish I could learn some Spanish to engage with locals better, would be really great. This took back and forth about 4 hours, on my way back I had to face the tide coming in so previously dry areas were lightly flooded, which was refreshing with light waves up my knees for short parts, for some people however this meant to turn around and go back - not for me though 🙃... it was perfect active afternoon and great exercise for my feet and legs, lower meat turned out to be muscles as well ...
It is asking me if ive entered the lighthouse and how long was I waiting - there is no entry into the lighthouse- it is closed and sealed.
Peter — Google review
Beschwerlichen Weg der sich lohnt.
Man sollte danach in Richtung Villa Winter fahren. Traumhafter Strand zum 🏃♂️ 🎽 🏃♀️.
(Translated by Google)
Difficult path that is worth it.
You should then drive towards Villa Winter. Fantastic beach for 🏃♂️ 🎽 🏃♀️.
Herr G Punkt — Google review
Nice beach, nice view. Its good to see this. Magic place.
Karolina Szydłowska — Google review
Leider gab es zu dem Zeitpunkt keine Möglichkeit in den Turm zu gehen, weiß auch nicht, ob dies überhaupt möglich ist für die Öffentlichkeit. Aber der Strand ist wunderschön.
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Unfortunately, there was no way to go into the tower at the time and I don't know whether this was even possible for the public. But the beach is beautiful.
Birgitt Sonja — Google review
Sad that the lighthouse is subject to graffiti. Other than this there is nothing to it. We visited the beach and the cafe. It was very windy in July and there were red flags (no swimming was allowed). As you can see by the pics of the beach, it was beautiful.
Адэнис P. — Google review
Der Leuchtturm ist super zu Fuß oder auch im Rollstuhl zu erreichen. Leider kann man den Leuchtturm nicht betreten. Auch Nachts gibt er ein tolles Fotomotiv ab.
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The lighthouse is easy to reach on foot or in a wheelchair. Unfortunately you cannot enter the lighthouse. It also makes a great photo opportunity at night.
Tobias Meinz — Google review
Awesome lighthouse right in easy accessible beach with lot of parking spots.
Ladislav Kubeš — Google review
Super schöner Strand.
Fußläufig gibt es eine Dusche, WC's und ein Restaurant.
Wir haben uns an dem Tage für 13,50 EUR zwei Liegen und einen Sonnenschirm gemietet.
Tolles Wasser und hohe Wellen.
(Translated by Google)
Super nice beach.
There is a shower, toilets and a restaurant within walking distance.
That day we rented two loungers and a parasol for EUR 13.50.
Great water and high waves.
Thorsten Seifert — Google review
Another beautiful beach. If you are looking for a peace, comfort, relax and a little heaven on earth.. you found the right place. 🌊✨🐚
Esquinzo-Butihondo, located in the southern part of Fuerteventura, is a picturesque coastal area characterized by its stunning beaches and natural beauty. This region offers a plethora of recreational activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Esquinzo-Butihondo boasts magnificent shorelines with pristine sands and crystal-clear waters that attract tourists from all over the world. The surrounding landscape is dotted with majestic cliffs and vibrant flora, providing an ideal setting for hiking enthusiasts.
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Centro de recuperación y conservación de tortugas marinas Morrojable
The wildlife rescue service, Centro de recuperación y conservación de tortugas marinas Morrojable, is currently closed during December and January. However, visitors are still able to observe the turtles in their tanks from behind a fence. The assistance provided by staff and volunteers ensures that these turtles will eventually return to the ocean. This small but charming facility offers free entry and showcases some truly beautiful turtles.
Small but really lovely. Free entry and some gorgeous turtles ☺️👍Reopened from 12.4.2022, opening hours 10:00-13:00
Lenka S — Google review
It’s closed at the moment (December and January), but you can see the turtles in their tanks also through the fence.
Thanks to people helping them getting back into the ocean soon.
Reginald Rink — Google review
Very upset to hear from the guides and see for ourselves that the turtles don’t have enough fresh water to live in. Apparently the government are prioritising the hotels and golf course over these animals lives. Very friendly and well informed staff, beautiful animals who deserve better care from the government that funds it.
Kane Sainsbury — Google review
Small but lovely place. Beautiful animals. Helpful and friendly staff
Mateusz Mościński — Google review
This is not what it says it is! The 2 large turtles in the horrible tanks are never released they have been swimming round and round for years. This is very cruel do not visit.
louise Bushell — Google review
Opening Hours Summer 2023 only Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-13:00.
Marc — Google review
Nothing there to see and the place was closed when it supposed to be open.
The Willy-Brandt-Statue, a popular tourist attraction on Fuerteventura, is situated in a picturesque public setting. It offers visitors an insight into the historical period of 1972/73, showcasing elements such as the absence of telephones and the military's effort to establish radio connections for Chancellor Willy Brandt to stay connected with the Federal Republic. The statue itself is both beautiful and strategically placed, enhancing its overall appeal.
(Translated by Google) "Vote Willy, vote Willy. Immigrant Chancellors are the best..." Which show?
You learn a lot about the time 72/73 such. B.: No telephone, the military had to set up a radio connection so that Willy could stay in contact with the Federal Republic.
(Original)
"Willy wählen, Willy wählen. Immigrantenkanzler sind die besten..." Welche Serie?
Man erfährt einiges über die Zeit 72/73 wie z. B.: Kein Telefon, das Militär musste extra eine Funkverbindung aufbauen damit Willy in Kontakt mit der bundesrepublikanischen bleiben konnte.
Arthuro — Google review
History lessons on holiday.
Amazing man Willy Brandt must have been.
John Bloemhard — Google review
Mooi sculptuur van een man met zijn hond.
(Translated by Google)
Beautiful sculpture of a man with his dog.
MC L — Google review
Perfect public place with nicely presented information why this part of Fuerteventura is so popular between Germans 😀
Aras Puodziukynas — Google review
(Translated by Google) Great statue of Willy Brandt with dog. With an explanatory sign and other boards with pictures of his visit or vacation there.
(Original)
Tolle Statue von Willy Brandt mit Hund. Mit Erklärschild und weiteren Tafeln mit Bildern zu seinem Besuch bzw. Urlaub dort.
Pumba — Google review
The statue together with a short history is displayed close to the beach near Robinson hotel.
Russ O — Google review
Beautiful statue & in a nice location
Janice Mclean (Janjan) — Google review
Willy!!!
Franz Hermann — Google review
(Translated by Google) They were still politicians
Those who were there for the people... for those... who elected them
An honorable place...Germany waking up...
(Original)
Das waren halt noch Politiker
Die für das Volk da waren.. für die..Die Diese gewählt haben
Ein ehrenvoller Platz....Deutschland aufwachen..
Peter Rekus — Google review
(Translated by Google) Impressive, unfortunately individual panels are illegible due to fire, but still a nice memory lane. In Morro Jable you can also marvel at the bronze of a haulage contractor and an oil dealer, which puts it into perspective a bit...
(Original)
Eindrucksvoll, leider sind einzelne Tafeln durch Brandeinwirkung unleserlich, trotzdem ein schöner Erinnerungspfad. In Morro Jable kann man aber auch die Bronze eines Fuhrunternehmers und eines Ölhändlers bestaunen, das relativiert ein bisschen....
Andreas Schwarz — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's nice here, but you've already been to the Eversten boar, the statue is much nicer
(Original)
Nett hier aber waren sie schonmal am everstener Eber die Statue ist viel schöner