North & Corralejo Tour
Explore the wild north coast of Fuerteventura - from imposing dunes and cooled volcanic craters to fishing villages and shopping in Corralejo.
- Northwest coast - El Cotillo
- Popular beach with calm, turquoise-coloured water
- No sanitary facilities
- Low surf and current
- No lifeguards
- Approach via tarmac road
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Quiet bay on the edge of El Cotillo
Playa de Marfolín is located in a small, sheltered bay on the northern edge of the charming fishing village of El Cotillo.
This stretch of beach is ideal for families who want to spend relaxing days by the sea. The offshore reef makes the water calm and safe, which is particularly suitable for children to swim in.
The bay offers fine, white sand and clear, turquoise-blue water - perfect for a relaxing day at the beach. There are also several bars and restaurants nearby where visitors to the beach can enjoy a bite to eat.
The quiet, relaxed atmosphere and proximity to these amenities make Playa de Marfolín one of the best beaches for families and anyone who wants to spend a relaxing time by the sea, close to the village.
- VIVE Tip
Ideal for families
- Playa de Marfolín is perfect for families with children, as the reef makes the water calm and safe for swimming.
- The proximity to bars and restaurants makes this beach a particularly practical place for a relaxing day by the sea.
- Notice
Ebb & Flow
- At high tide, Playa de Marfolín invites you to enjoy a relaxing swim, while at low tide the water recedes and the shallow areas invite you to explore.
- Weather
Playa de Marfolín
20:42,
21/04/2026
18°C
clear sky
- Getting There
By car, bike & on foot
- Playa de Marfolín is located on the north-west coast, on the edge of the village of El Cotillo. Access is via the FV-10.
- Car parking is available near the beach.
- Alternatively accessible by bike or on foot from El Cotillo.
- Info & tips
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