Sotavento, Shingle and nude beach in Fuerteventura, Spain
Sotavento is a beach on Fuerteventura's coast, running 200 meters along the shore with olive sand and shingle formations covering its floor. The 34-meter-wide strip draws swimmers, sunbathers, and water sports enthusiasts looking for a place to spend their day by the water.
The beach gained prominence as a water sports destination starting in the 1980s, becoming a regular host for international windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions. This transformation drew athletes and enthusiasts to what had been a quiet stretch of Fuerteventura's coast.
People from around the world share this shore freely, each doing what suits them without judgment or restriction. This place reflects the relaxed island attitude toward the human body and nature that has long defined the local way of life.
Parking is available at beach entrances, and water sports equipment rentals and lessons happen regularly during the season. Plan your visit knowing that conditions shift with the season, as wind and wave patterns change throughout the year.
When the tide goes out, sandbars emerge to form a lagoon stretching up to three kilometers with shallow water perfect for wading. This daily shift reveals hidden geography that exists only part of the time, making each visit feel different.
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