This incredible golden sand beach is one of the wildest beaches in the Canary Islands. (Image: Getty)
With the beaches of the getting busier and busier as tourists continue to flock to the archipelago’s coast, more and more are searching for those quiet and secluded coastlines where they can actually get a day’s peace. This incredible expanse – stretching some 7.4 miles along the south of – may be that perfect option.
As one of the wildest in the archipelago, Playa de Cofete, found in the north of the Jandia peninsula, boasts endless golden sands and hardly another in sight thanks to its limited access. On the drive to the remote beach, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the rugged west coast.
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The peninsula is separated from the rest of the island by the La Pared strip of land. (Image: Getty)
In fact, Cofete ranked an impressive 13th on Tripadvisor’s best beaches in for 2025 in its Travellers’ Choice Awards, amongst rivals from countries including , Greece and Portugal.
This peninsula, measuring over 77 square miles, is separated from the rest of the island by a four-mile-wide La Pared narrow strip of land. Before the 15th century, this separated the northern and southern parts of the island with a stone wall, hence its name: la pared meaning “the wall” in English. This once separated the island’s two populations – the Maxorata in the north, and Jandía in the south.
Locals refer to this part of Fuerteventura as the parte de barlovento (the “windward part”), though it is shielded by the mountain range of the Jandía Natural Park.
A beach for relaxing, the currents here can be quite powerful, so swimming is not recommended.
Once you’ve soaked up enough of the sun’s rays, head to one of the most unique cemeteries you’ve ever seen, lying close to the car park. Built in the middle of the beach, Cofete cemetery was built by locals in the 19th century to avoid the need to transport bodies to the Pájara church by camel nearly 25 miles away.
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Located barely a mile outside the villages lies the mysterious Villa Winter, a possible Nazi hideout (Image: Getty)
Located barely a mile outside the villages lies the mysterious Villa Wainter – built in the 1940s by German engineer Gustav Winter, which has since gained several conspiracy theories about a possible secret hideout. A Krupp ammunition wagon is parked just outside the villa, with the remains of shrapnel embedded in its walls.
It has also been the source of inspiration for several novels, including Fuerteventura by Alberto Vázquez-Figueroa.
Reaching Cofete is not easy, with a 5.3-mile road made up of dirt and rocks with difficult sections but conquerable via a 4×4. After passing through a small with a restaurant – also named Cofete – all that’s left to do is park the car and enjoy long walks along its golden shores.
From Fuerteventura’s capital, Puerto del Rosario, drive for just over two hours via the Fv-2.