Los Molinos Beach
Los Molinos beach: a picturesque corner on the west coast of Fuerteventura.
Located on the west coast of Fuerteventura, within the municipality of Puerto del Rosario, Los Molinos Beach is one of those places where the landscape and tranquility set the pace. Away from the big tourist centers, this small beach offers an authentic, intimate and deeply linked to nature and maritime history of the island experience.
Wedged between high cliffs of basaltic origin, which exceed 20 meters in height, the beach presents a powerful and changing picture, where the force of the Atlantic Ocean is clearly felt. The contrast between the dark rock, the open sea and the small nearby hamlet makes this enclave one of the most photogenic and unique of the majorero coast.
The beach has an approximate length of between 150 and 200 meters, depending on the tide. Its composition is mostly of creeks, although during low tide there is a strip of fine sand that allows you to walk more comfortably and enjoy walks along the sea. This duality is one of its attractions, as it transforms the landscape throughout the day.
The waves are usually strong, so bathing requires special caution and is not recommended in adverse conditions. However, these characteristics make Los Molinos a place appreciated by surfing and fishing enthusiasts, activities that have traditionally been very present in this area of the island.
Next to the beach is Puertito de Los Molinos, a small coastal hamlet made up of a small number of traditional houses, painted in the typical colors of the Canary coast. This environment brings a picturesque and human character to the landscape, keeping alive the essence of the old fishing settlements. The absence of large tourist infrastructures reinforces its attraction for those seeking disconnection, silence and direct contact with the natural environment.
One of the most unique elements of this enclave are its sea caves, visible and accessible only during the lowest tides. These natural cavities, excavated by the constant action of the sea on the volcanic rock, offer an impressive spectacle, although they should always be visited with caution and consulting the tide tables beforehand to avoid risks.
Access to Los Molinos Beach is by road from the interior of the municipality, passing through the area of Tefía, until you reach the Puertito. The route, already in itself, allows you to enjoy rural and open landscapes, characteristic of the center-north of Fuerteventura, and has parking areas near the beach.
To visit Los Molinos Beach is to discover a place where time seems to stand still. An ideal place for those who value nature in its almost pure state, the wild landscapes and the memory of a coast that still preserves, even today, its most authentic character.
