⭐ El Cotillo – El Cotillo Lighthouse loop from Castillo de El Cotillo

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⭐ El Cotillo – El Cotillo Lighthouse loop from Castillo de El Cotillo

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⭐ El Cotillo – El Cotillo Lighthouse loop from Castillo de El Cotillo

01:02

10.00km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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286 m

⭐ El Cotillo

Highlight • Settlement

El Cotillo Entrance Sign

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377 m

Happy Cactus El Cotillo - Bio Shop & Vegan Food

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Scrumptious vegan restaurant, yummmyyy

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1.81 km

View of Fuerteventura’s West Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.93 km

Faro del Tostón

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The Tostón Lighthouse is located in Punta Ballena in Fuerteventura and came into operation in 1897. It is a good point to have as an objective to arrive on a …

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4.52 km

El Cotillo Lighthouse

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The red and white striped lighthouse shows the ships the way around the northwest coast. In the tower is the Museo de la Pesca. It shows utensils used by former fishing families.

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4.56 km

Faro de El Tostón and Museum of Traditional Fishing

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In the El Cotillo lighthouse, in the 19th century Faro de El Tostón, there is a Museum of Traditional Fishing (Museo de la Pesca Tradicional). In this museum, visitors are introduced to the art of traditional fishing in Fuerteventura.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

1.81 km

653 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

1.88 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

26°C

20°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

February 23, 2025,Hello again, Lighthouse! 🔴⚪️

El Faro del Toston is a popular destination for running tours from El Cotillo. Few cars and nice trails next to the road. And it's best to combine it with getting bread at "Cafe Goloso" on the way back (see highlights in my tour)

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