El Cotillo
El Cotillo is a fishing village on the north west side of the island it is a nice quiet place with white painted buildings, although it is not so much a holiday resort but it attracts many people to visit the fish restaurants and beaches.
Surfing windsurfing, diving, sailing and sport sea fishing all take place off the spectacular beach to the left as you arrive in El Cotillo not far from the new harbour.
Or try the Dive Inn they will take you to all the best spots if you fancy a bit of scuba diving or snorkelling, courses and equipment hire available.
Also at this point is the Castillo el Toston which was built in the 1700s it was built to defend against the pirates of the time, it was built from stone quarried not far from El Cotillo, it has a stone staircase and a drawbridge and steps down to the arsenal to the left as you go in and stairs to the right take you up to las losas an area of level ground, three iron cannons defended the coast.It is beleived that a garrison of twelve men would be accomidated there, it is one of the sights to see and the view from the top is outstanding and a must if visiting El Cotillo, it was declared a historic monument in 1949 and is an important part of the history of Fuerteventura.
Nearby is the new Toston Lighthouse built along side of the old one, and all around are small coves of very white sand and some of the most secluded beaches on all the island, you can find many a cove that is free from anyone else so you can have your own small piece of paradise.
Surfing windsurfing, diving, sailing and sport sea fishing all take place off the spectacular beach to the left as you arrive in El Cotillo not far from the new harbour.
(Onit surf shop has now clossed.)
If you are an experianced surfer you will proberly be heading to a spot called bubbles by no means as innocent as it sounds it is is where the waves break over reefs and rocks and many a casualtiy can be seen limping around El Cotillo or Corralejo you will need to have your own transport to get here though.
Watch my surfing video from around El Cotillo
To the soothing sounds of Peace and Quiet "Hand in Hand
For other good places to surf and directions check out this site Bristol nomadsTo the soothing sounds of Peace and Quiet "Hand in Hand
Or try the Dive Inn they will take you to all the best spots if you fancy a bit of scuba diving or snorkelling, courses and equipment hire available.
Also at this point is the Castillo el Toston which was built in the 1700s it was built to defend against the pirates of the time, it was built from stone quarried not far from El Cotillo, it has a stone staircase and a drawbridge and steps down to the arsenal to the left as you go in and stairs to the right take you up to las losas an area of level ground, three iron cannons defended the coast.It is beleived that a garrison of twelve men would be accomidated there, it is one of the sights to see and the view from the top is outstanding and a must if visiting El Cotillo, it was declared a historic monument in 1949 and is an important part of the history of Fuerteventura.
Nearby is the new Toston Lighthouse built along side of the old one, and all around are small coves of very white sand and some of the most secluded beaches on all the island, you can find many a cove that is free from anyone else so you can have your own small piece of paradise.
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