Morro Del Jable: Beach, Nature and History

Morro Del Jable offers several things to consider when choosing a place to stay: Playa Morro Jable beach, a protected coastal area, routes to Cofete and the Faro de Jandía, and the history of the coastal settlement. The Sitio de Interés Científico de la Playa del Matorral area lies along the coast east of the town of Morro Jable, at the southeastern tip of the Jandía Peninsula on Fuerteventura, and covers 115.6 hectares. The beach, natural area and route destinations each offer a different focus to consider when choosing Morro Del Jable.

Beach and Coastal Area

Playa Morro Jable has light-colored sand that ranges from yellow to white. The water is calm for most of the year, although conditions can vary seasonally. Beach facilities include a lifeguard and lookout tower, an adapted bathing area, an accessible route with a ramp, a beach bar, adapted showers and foot-washing areas, amphibious chairs, shaded areas and a hammock service. Since beach facilities may change, we recommend checking the availability of the services that matter to you before your visit.

The Playa del Matorral wetland is another distinct feature: it is the only wetland in the Canary Islands included in the international Ramsar network of wetlands of international importance. This status gives the natural area particular significance for travelers who want to consider protected areas as well as the beach when choosing a destination.

Routes to Cofete and the Faro de Jandía

Morro Jable is the starting point for the green route to Cofete and the black route to the Faro de Jandía. The green route begins at Plaza de los Pescadores. The black route runs parallel to the green route as far as Cofete; it then follows the Punta de Jandía road to the Faro de Jandía. The routes therefore differ in their named destinations and in their paths after the shared section.

A route from Morro Jable to Cofete crosses sandy sections, dirt tracks and some technically more challenging volcanic stretches. After reaching its highest point, it descends in switchbacks to Playa de Cofete and then runs along the beach toward La Pared. For planning, both the destination and route matter, as do the different surfaces. Weather and maintenance can change the route's condition, so check the latest conditions before setting out.

History and Notable Places

Historically, the coastal settlement of Morro Jable combined fishing with lime production and salt works. Until 1950, the salt works exported salt to Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Alongside its coastal setting, these activities offer an economic perspective on the town's history, encompassing fishing, production and trade.

A sculpture from the Senda de los Cetáceos stands at Saladar de Jandía, next to Morro Jable beach. An account published in 2021 describes the Senda as an open-air marine museum featuring six natural sculptures. The Faro de Morro Jable stands next to the beach and the Saladar.

Visits by Appointment

A visitor notice from the Cabildo dated July 26, 2023, places the Centro de Recuperación y Conservación de Tortugas Marinas in the port of Morro Jable. A visit must be booked in advance; confirm availability before you arrive.

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