At Playa Morro Jable beach, the sand is light in colour, ranging from yellow to white. The water is calm for most of the year. The protected area Sitio de Interés Científico de la Playa del Matorral and routes to Cofete or Faro de Jandía are also among the area’s highlights.

Beach and protected area

The Sitio de Interés Científico de la Playa del Matorral lies along the coast east of Morro Jable, at the southeastern tip of the Jandía Peninsula on Fuerteventura. It covers 115.6 hectares. The Playa del Matorral wetland is the only wetland in the Canary Islands included in the international Ramsar network of wetlands of international importance.

Facilities at Playa Morro Jable include a lifeguard and observation tower, an adapted bathing area and an accessible access path with a ramp. There is also a beach bar, adapted showers and foot-washing areas, amphibious chairs, shaded areas and a sun-lounger service. As beach facilities may change, check which amenities are available before your visit.

Routes to Cofete and Faro de Jandía

Morro Jable is the starting point for the green route to Cofete and the black route to Faro de Jandía. The green route starts at Plaza de los Pescadores. As far as Cofete, the black route runs parallel to the green route; from there, it continues along the Punta de Jandía road to Faro de Jandía. The destinations differ, as does the route beyond the shared section.

A route from Morro Jable to Cofete passes over sandy sections, dirt tracks and some more technically challenging volcanic sections. After reaching its highest point, it descends in hairpin bends to Playa de Cofete; the route then continues along the beach towards La Pared. Weather and maintenance can affect trail conditions. Check current route information and conditions before setting out.

Coastal history and the marine museum

Historically, the coastal settlement of Morro Jable combined fishing with lime production and salt works. The salt works exported salt to Tenerife and Gran Canaria until 1950. Faro de Morro Jable stands next to the beach and the Saladar. A sculpture from the Senda de los Cetáceos is located in the Saladar de Jandía beside Morro Jable beach. An environmental account published by the Cabildo in 2021 describes the Senda as an open-air marine museum featuring six natural sculptures.

Visit the turtle centre

A visitor notice from the Cabildo dated 26 July 2023 locates the Centro de Recuperación y Conservación de Tortugas Marinas in the port of Morro Jable. Visits must be booked in advance. Check availability and book your visit before travelling.

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