Costa Calma is a small tourist resort in the southern part of Fuerteventura, in the municipality of Pájara.
It is not a historic centre or a village with a life of its own — it is essentially a collection of hotels, apartments and villas built in the 1980s around one of the windiest and most spectacular stretches of coastline on the island.
People choose it for the sea, the wind and the quiet. You don’t come here for nightlife or restaurants — you come for the beaches.
The Costa Calma beach
The main beach is long, with fine white sand, shallow water and an almost constant northerly wind. It is one of the most well-kept beaches in the south of the island — less crowded than Corralejo, with a quieter atmosphere.
The water is generally calm in the more sheltered section, and choppier towards the south where the wind picks up.
Sotavento
A few kilometres south of Costa Calma begins Sotavento beach, one of the most spectacular in Fuerteventura. It stretches for over ten kilometres and at low tide forms shallow turquoise lagoons — a landscape that is hard to find anywhere else in Europe.
It is the historic venue of the Windsurf and Kitesurf World Championship, held here every summer.
Even for those who don’t practise these sports, Sotavento is worth the trip — walking along the shore with the lagoons is a remarkable visual experience.
Water sports
Costa Calma and Sotavento are among the best spots in the Canary Islands for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The constant wind, the shallow lagoon waters and the shape of the coastline create near-ideal conditions. There are schools and equipment hire centres directly on the beach, suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
The surrounding area
A short distance from Costa Calma lies Pájara, a small inland village with a seventeenth-century church worth a detour.
South of Costa Calma, following the coast, you reach Morro Jable — the largest town on the Jandía peninsula, with a well-equipped seafront promenade and the long Playa de Jandía beach.
The road heading north leads towards Betancuria, the island’s ancient capital, and towards the volcanic landscape of central Fuerteventura — a sharp contrast to the beaches of the south.
How to get there and get around
Fuerteventura airport is around 35 kilometres to the north.
A hire car is practically essential for exploring the surrounding area — public transport connects Costa Calma with the main towns but with limited frequency. The coastal road heading south towards Morro Jable is scenic and worth the drive.
Who it is right for
Costa Calma is the right choice for those who want to stay in the south of Fuerteventura in a peaceful setting. It suits water sports enthusiasts, those looking for long and uncrowded beaches, and anyone wanting a quiet base for exploring the south of the island.
It is not the right choice for those seeking nightlife or a lively centre.
