Plage de El Castillo
Plage de El Castillo
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David D
Devon, UK28,998 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Friday 20th November and we visited the coastal town of Castillo del Fuste and it's beach. We parked up on a street in the town and walked towards the beach.
We walked along paved promenade which runs along the back of the beach. There are a number of restaurants and cafes nearby.
The crescent shaped beach is located in a bay and stretches along the coast for approximately 600 metres. It is a rather wide expanse of beach so a bit of a walk to the sea in places. The sand is gritty and hard, which gives the impression of being a manufactured beach rather than natural.
It is flanked on one side by the Harbour/Marina on one side and a large lava spit on the other.
There were sunloungers and umbrellas were available to rent on the beach, think it was €10 for 2 beds and an umbrella. There was ample space for visitors to spread out their towels and beach mats.
Toilets and showers were also available along the beach.
The Castillo de Caleta de Fuste and the lighthouse are visible from the beach and a short walk away. Both built with dark volcanic rock
The area around the beach is rather densely populated with hotels and blocks and blocks of holiday apartments and accommodation.
When we visited the beach was rather deserted so we saw it at its best. Can imagine it is very busy during peak season.
We walked along paved promenade which runs along the back of the beach. There are a number of restaurants and cafes nearby.
The crescent shaped beach is located in a bay and stretches along the coast for approximately 600 metres. It is a rather wide expanse of beach so a bit of a walk to the sea in places. The sand is gritty and hard, which gives the impression of being a manufactured beach rather than natural.
It is flanked on one side by the Harbour/Marina on one side and a large lava spit on the other.
There were sunloungers and umbrellas were available to rent on the beach, think it was €10 for 2 beds and an umbrella. There was ample space for visitors to spread out their towels and beach mats.
Toilets and showers were also available along the beach.
The Castillo de Caleta de Fuste and the lighthouse are visible from the beach and a short walk away. Both built with dark volcanic rock
The area around the beach is rather densely populated with hotels and blocks and blocks of holiday apartments and accommodation.
When we visited the beach was rather deserted so we saw it at its best. Can imagine it is very busy during peak season.
Written January 25, 2021
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Roland B
Zurich, Switzerland1,797 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
surrounded by ugly hotels and hundreds of holiday houses, the beach is a nice, even if now in the Covid-crisis pretty abandoned place with very vew people. easy to keep all the distance you want on the beach. the place is in Brittish and partially German hands and you will hardly see any locals except as waiters etc. but again: the beach is nice, clean and tidy.
Written December 28, 2020
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Ipan66GR
5 contributions
Dec 2019
If you have small kids and are staying at El Castillo this is a convenient beach. We visited in early December and the beach was uncrowded, water was very clean, calm and shallow, a little cold if you're not used to, but still an enjoyable beach to walk and soak up the sun. There are facilities around near the Barcello hotels complex and a promenade. If you have a car definitely visit the amazing unspoiled beaches and soft sand dunes further north for a true experience of Fuerteventura.
Written March 11, 2020
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Niven S
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
First time visiting fuerteventura (Caletta de Fuste) and it was excellent. The local people couldnt do enough for you and the food and drinks are very well priced and of very high quality compared to the UK. We will be going back again for definite. Weather is perfect all year and a gentle breeze. Absolutely spotless, the spanish take pride in their surroundings and beautiful places to visit such as the wildlife center which is amazing.
Written February 7, 2024
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dundeetravellermrshc
Dundee, UK5,171 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Our daily walk along the promenade enjoying the beach view. Very popular with holiday makers and locals.Hire sunbeds Nice to see familys using the volleyball area. Great views of the beach making its way round Calete
Written January 28, 2020
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Paul S
Dungannon, UK3 contributions
Dec 2022
This beach is nice and big and you can hire sun loungers if you want to. Plenty of space there if you don't want to. The Barcelo Mini Golf is nearby and is really good value. The beaches just a short walk around the coast are nicer though.
Written December 17, 2022
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BPRH1973
Great Yarmouth, UK84 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
One of the best beaches I’ve ever been to. Clean beach, nice sand and close to amenities like kiosk store and toilets. It’s a walking distance from our hotel and there are plenty of restaurant around the area.
Written April 28, 2023
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Linda H
Hillingdon176 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Visited twice during our stay. €10.50 for 2 sunbeds and parasol. Plenty of room for all. Beach shelves gently so good for families. Bar serving hot and cold drinks, also toilets, baby changing and shower. Looked like they were about to open two new toilet blocks. Nice promenade to walk along with a few bars for pit stop.
Written November 20, 2022
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_cplamont121
Brighton and Hove, UK143 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Lovely beach and a nice place to be. Protected bay ideal for swimming. Spotless toilets (free) and showers. Recycling points everywhere and beaches were clean and rubbish free at all times. Lifeguards present, nice promenade for walking, running and wheel chair accessible.
Written September 18, 2023
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DunelmArts
Aberdeen, UK1,215 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Lovely clean beach with a wide promenade ideal for a walk. We took our nightly stroll on the prom after dinner. It's well lit and a popular spot for an evening constitutional. During the day there is little shade.
Written November 28, 2023
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Are there any sunbeds on the beach and if so, how much do they cost per day?
Thank you!
Written February 9, 2023
Hi,
There were loads of sunbeds on the beach near the waterfront - I didn't use them but never saw anywhere to pay or anyone charging for them. It was Xmas though so might be different in the summer ??
Written February 11, 2023
Where can we find the chipmunks? Are they by the castillo or the other way?
Written June 21, 2019
Alguien me puede decir si tiene piedras en el interior del agua?
Written April 15, 2019
Si, por supuesto, pero el agua es muy limpio y la vista al fondo del mar bueno. Esta playa me ha gustado mucho.
(Perdona, pero soy griego y escribir en español es poco difícil!)
Written April 28, 2019
Are there loos and cafes on the beach?
Written March 8, 2019
Hello, yes there is toilets on the beach and cafes just off the beach especially if you’re staying near the Barcelo end of the beach a minute or twos walk and your in to lots of bars, shops and restaurants
Written March 9, 2019
Are there loos and cafes on the beach?
Written March 8, 2019
Is caleta de fuste busy in january as a large group of us are coming
What is the weather like
Written September 10, 2018
We were there in March. Was a pleasant 14degrees at night, daytimes got up to 23 but there were one or two damp days. Not all the bars will be open as it is still classed as low season. Having said that, the bars that are open cater for expats and are good value. Have a great time, make what experiences work for you and have fun.
Written September 11, 2018
Ben
England, United Kingdom
Is there any other nice beaches close to Caleta de Fuste that are relatively close/easy to get to?
Written July 31, 2018
About a 10 minute walk south from the main beach in calete de fuste towards the atlantico shopping mall & the Sheraton hotel is a beach with several manmade coves which are perfect for swimming, pedaloes and fishing because they are sheltered from the wind and safe as you can't reach the open sea without climbing over a rock wall. Crystal clear water and less people around.
Written September 11, 2018
Hi. when i went in May the sand was really course, not great...
but all the rocks have been covered up
Written September 22, 2017
I lavori alla spiaggia sono ancora in corso???
Written March 20, 2017
Sono stata a Caleta de Fuste dal 4 all'11 marzo ed i lavori non erano stati ancora ultimati. Tuttavia, una parte della spiaggia è già agibile, attrezzata con ombrelloni e sdraio, mentre l'altra parte, quella difronte al Barcelò Castillo, era ancora chiusa per lavori in corso. Credo, però, che non manchi molto, lavoravano tutti i giorni e mi sembrava che fossero in dirittura d'arrivo.
Written March 21, 2017
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