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Beaches
Costa Calma has quite a few different beaches in and near the resort. While most tourists here will use only the Playas de Costa Calma beach, the Playa Esmeralda and Playas Agustin Millares are good options for a change of scenery within walking distance.
Playas de Costa Calma
The Playas de Costa Calma is the main centrally located beach in the resort and is right in front of most of the hotels. With a few beach bars and sunbeds on the beach, this is a very family-friendly beach. There is also an option to learn or practise surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing here.
Playa Esmeralda
For those who enjoy nudism, the Playa Esmeralda is located just out of sight of the main beach. This beach is much smaller than the Costa Calma beach.
Playa Agustin Millares
Also just out of sight of the central Costa Calma beach, you have the Playa Agustin, a smaller beach that makes for a nice change of scenery when staying in Costa Calma longer than a week.
Playas de Matas Blancas and Playa de Sotavento
If you like to walk or explore a bit, then these beaches are also a good option. Located just a few kilometres outside Costa Calma, you can easily walk to both.
Best hotels in Costa Calma
Costa Calma has many excellent hotels but also many low-budget lower-quality accommodations, so it is essential to read the reviews before booking. Another thing that is important to consider is if you want to only stay in the hotel are also want to enjoy the rest of the resort. This is important as there are 2 very different parts to Costa Calma. One part is in the front next to the beach with most of the restaurants, shops and bars nearby and one part is located behind the main road a bit up the hill. From here it is much more difficult to go to the beach, restaurants or bars. So before booking make sure to consider what you want to do during your holiday and to look up the location of your hotel on a map.
Of all the hotels I have visited in this area, these I can advise:
- h20 Playa Esmeralda: Adult-only hotel located close to the beach and in a quiet and peaceful location.
- h20 Tindaya: Large family-friendly hotels with many pools, great entertainment and high-quality food.
- R2 Rio Calma: Good for the gardens and relaxation located on the outside of Costa Calma with its own private beach area.
- SBH Costa Calma Palace: Great location in Costa Calma, close to the restaurants, bars, shops and beach.
Things to do in Costa Calma
In Costa Calma, you can do a lot of watersports like surfing and sailing. But that is about it, in the resort itself. If you like to explore more of the island from here, there are many options as the bus lines passing here are pretty good and can get you to nearby places quite fast. Of course, you can also do so by organised excursions that will take you to the Ajuy Caves, Betancuria and cheese or aloe vera museums.
Here is my complete list of things to do in Fuerteventura.
Restaurants, bars and nightlife
Even tho Costa Calma is a pretty big place; there are not that many restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Also, because Costa Calma is so big and many of these restaurants and bars are spread randomly all over the area, you might not easily find or reach them, especially if you are staying in the back of the resort. This means that for most people all-inclusive or self-catering is the best option in this area. However, it also means it is a great place to go if you appreciate peace, quiet and a good night’s sleep.
Fuerteventura airport to Costa Calma
Costa Calma is located pretty far in the ‘s South,island’s South, making it not easy to get to. It is 64 km or about 1 hour of driving away from the airport.
- Public transport to Costa Calma is possible, but many of the buses take many stops (sometimes over 20) and can take a long time to get there. If you want to do so, the price is 7.55 € per person.
- A shuttle bus will get you to Costa Calma faster but needs to be booked before arriving, costing 12.24 €. It also has a lot of other benefits, like a guaranteed seat on the bus.
- Reserving a taxi online before arriving has a fixed price of 88.75 €. Taking a taxi at the airport has a starting price of 64 € and will be more expensive when in bad traffic, at the weekend or evening.
This is the company I used and advise for booking a taxi or shuttle online. For more information about public transport, you can have a look here.
Weather in Costa Calma & when to go
Costa Calma can be visited all year round because of the good climate Fuerteventura has compared to some other holiday destinations in Spain. Therefore, you can expect warm and comfortable temperatures all year round.
August and September are usually the best and warmest months with comfortable water temperatures and are generally the best months to visit Costa Calma. All other months are pleasant except for November and December as these are a bit more rainy and cloudy, yet this is minimal with only 3 rainy days per month. However, since prices in December are also generally higher on the island, it is worth avoiding, if possible, to get the best value for money.
Is Costa Calma the best holiday destination for you?
If you are booking one of the hotels in the front of the resort and not in the back, then your hotel will have direct beach access in most cases. So if you enjoy the beach and easy access from and to your hotel without climbing high hills as you have in other resorts in Fuerteventura, Costa Calma could be your best holiday destination. However, do consider that this resort is pretty big but has limited bars and restaurants, so if you enjoy eating out and a lot of bubbling nightlife, this resort might not be for you.
Not sure Costa Calma is right for you? Here is my complete guide to where to stay in Fuerteventura.
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Playa de Costa Calma Weather Info
Current weather (Tue Dec 13th 11:00)
(Clear sky)
20°C / 68°F
Sea temperature
21. 3°C
70.3°F
| Wind | ESE 7 mph / 11 km/h |
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| Rain | 0.0mm |
| Sunrise | 08:42 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
Hourly forecast
09:00
Partly cloudy
20°C / 68°F
7 mph
11 km/h
15:00
Clear sky
23°C / 73°F
6 mph
9 km/h
21:00
Clear sky
22°C / 72°F
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03:00
Clear sky
19°C / 66°F
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Week weather forecast
Tue 13th
23°C / 73°F
7 mph
11 km/h
Wed 14th
23°C / 73°F
13 mph
21 km/h
Thu 15th
22°C / 72°F
14 mph
23 km/h
Fri 16th
20°C / 68°F
11 mph
17 km/h
Sat 17th
20°C / 68°F
11 mph
17 km/h
Sun 18th
20°C / 68°F
10 mph
16 km/h
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
5 Day Playa de Costa Calma UV Index
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Temperature Averages
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Tue 13/12 »
Surf report for Tue 13/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 6:00 3ft 13s 6mph 9:00 3ft 13s 7mph 12:00 3ft 12s 7mph 15:00 3ft 12s 4mph 18:00 3ft 12s 4mph 21:00 3ft 12s 2mph Tide times High 4:40am (2. 08m)
Low 11:00am (0.84m) High 5:20pm (1.82m) Low 10:59pm (0.98m) Daylight First light 07:14 Sunrise 07:39 Sunset 18:02 Dark 18:28 -
Wed 14/12 »
Surf report for Wed 14/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 3:00 3ft 11s 4mph 6:00 3ft 11s 5mph 9:00 3ft 11s 5mph 12:00 3ft 11s 5mph 15:00 3ft 11s 12mph 18:00 3ft 10s 16mph 21:00 4ft 10s 16mph Tide times High 5:34am (2. 01m)
Low 11:57am (0.90m) High 6:21pm (1.78m) Daylight First light 07:14 Sunrise 07:40 Sunset 18:02 Dark 18:28 -
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Surf report for Thu 15/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 3:00 4ft 9s 15mph 6:00 4ft 10s 14mph 9:00 4ft 11s 14mph 12:00 4ft 11s 14mph 15:00 5ft 11s 15mph 18:00 5ft 11s 15mph 21:00 5ft 11s 14mph Tide times Low 12:01am (1. 04m)
High 6:35am (1.97m) Low 1:04pm (0.91m) High 7:27pm (1.80m) Daylight First light 07:15 Sunrise 07:40 Sunset 18:03 Dark 18:28 -
Fri 16/12 »
Surf report for Fri 16/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 3:00 5ft 12s 12mph 6:00 5ft 12s 13mph 9:00 5ft 12s 12mph 12:00 5ft 12s 12mph 15:00 5ft 12s 12mph 18:00 5ft 12s 13mph 21:00 5ft 12s 13mph Tide times Low 1:16am (1. 04m)
High 7:41am (1.97m) Low 2:12pm (0.87m) High 8:31pm (1.88m) Daylight First light 07:15 Sunrise 07:41 Sunset 18:03 Dark 18:29 -
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Surf report for Sat 17/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 3:00 4ft 13s 9mph 6:00 4ft 13s 11mph 9:00 4ft 12s 12mph 12:00 4ft 12s 13mph 15:00 4ft 12s 12mph 18:00 4ft 12s 12mph 21:00 4ft 12s 12mph Tide times Low 2:30am (0. 97m)
High 8:45am (2.03m) Low 3:12pm (0.78m) High 9:28pm (2.00m) Daylight First light 07:16 Sunrise 07:42 Sunset 18:03 Dark 18:29 -
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Surf report for Sun 18/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 3:00 3ft 11s 14mph 6:00 3ft 11s 13mph 9:00 3ft 11s 12mph 12:00 3ft 11s 10mph 15:00 3ft 11s 8mph 18:00 3ft 10s 10mph 21:00 3ft 12s 9mph Tide times Low 3:34am (0. 85m)
High 9:43am (2.11m) Low 4:03pm (0.67m) High 10:19pm (2.15m) Daylight First light 07:16 Sunrise 07:42 Sunset 18:04 Dark 18:29 -
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Surf report for Mon 19/12 Swell Period Swell direction Wind direction Wind speed Swell Wind 3:00 4ft 15s 10mph 6:00 5ft 15s 6mph 9:00 5ft 15s 6mph 12:00 5ft 15s 8mph 15:00 5ft 15s 5mph 18:00 5ft 14s 3mph 21:00 4ft 14s 5mph Tide times Low 4:28am (0. 71m)
High 10:37am (2.21m) Low 4:51pm (0.56m) High 11:07pm (2.31m) Daylight First light 07:17 Sunrise 07:43 Sunset 18:04 Dark 18:30
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Beaches
Costa Calma has quite a few different beaches in and around the resort. While most tourists here will only use Playas de Costa Calma, Playa Esmeralda and Playas Agustín Millares are good options for a change of scenery within walking distance.
Playas de Costa Calma
Playas de Costa Calma is the resort’s main centrally located beach and is directly opposite most of the hotels. With several beach bars and sun loungers on the beach, this is a very family friendly beach. There is also the opportunity to learn or practice surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing.
Playa Esmeralda
For those who love nudism, Playa Esmeralda is located a little away from the main beach. This beach is much smaller than the Costa Calma beach.
Playa Agustín Millares
Also near the central beach of Costa Calma is Playa Agustin, a small beach that will be a great change of scenery if you stay in Costa Calma for more than a week.
Playa de Matas Blancas and Playa de Sotavento
If you like to walk or explore a bit, these beaches are also a good option. Located just a few kilometers from Costa Calma, you can easily walk to both.
Best hotels in Costa Calma
Costa Calma has many great hotels, but also a lot of lower quality budget accommodation, so be sure to read the reviews before booking. Another thing to consider is whether you want to stay at the hotel only or also want to enjoy the rest of the resort. This is important as there are 2 completely different parts of Costa Calma. One part is in front next to the beach with most of the restaurants, shops and bars nearby and the other part is behind the main road a little up the hill. From here it is much more difficult to go to the beach, restaurants or bars. Therefore, before booking, be sure to think about what you want to do during your vacation and look at the location of the hotel on the map.
Of all the hotels I have visited in the area, these are the ones I can recommend:
- h20 Playa Esmeralda: adults only hotel, located close to the beach, in a quiet and peaceful location.
- h20 Tindaya: Large family run hotels with many pools, great entertainment and quality food.
- R2 Rio Calma: well suited for garden and relaxation, located on the outer side of the Costa Calma with its own private beach area.
- SBH Costa Calma Palace: Excellent location in Costa Calma, close to restaurants, bars, shops and the beach.
Things to do in Costa Calma
In Costa Calma you can enjoy many water sports such as surfing and sailing. But this applies to everything that is in the resort itself. If you want to explore more of the island from here then you have a lot of options as the bus lines running here are pretty good and can get you to nearby places pretty quickly. Of course, you can also do this with organized tours that take you to the caves of Ajouy, Betancuria and cheese or aloe vera museums.
Here is my complete list of things to do in Fuerteventura.
Restaurants, bars and nightlife
Although the Costa Calma is quite a large place, there are not many restaurants, bars and nightlife. Also, because Costa Calma is so big and many of these restaurants and bars are scattered all over the place, it can be difficult for you to find or get to them, especially if you are staying at the back of the resort. This means that for most people, all-inclusive or self-catering is the best option in this area. However, that also means it’s a great place to go if you value peace, quiet and a good night’s sleep.
Fuerteventura Airport – Costa Calma
Costa Calma is quite far in the south of the island, making it not easy to hit. It is 64 km or about 1 hour drive from the airport.
- You can get to Costa Calma by public transport, but many buses make many stops (sometimes more than 20) and the journey can take a long time. If you want to do this, the price will be 7.55 € per person.
- The regular bus will take you to Costa Calma faster, but it must be ordered before arrival, the cost is 12.24 €. It also has a host of other benefits, such as a guaranteed seat on the bus.
- Booking a taxi online before arrival has a fixed price of 88.75 €. Taxi at the airport has a starting price of 64€ and will cost more in case of poor traffic, on weekends or in the evening.
This is the company I used and recommend for ordering a taxi or transfer online. You can find more information about public transport here.
Weather in Costa Calma and when to go
Costa Calma can be visited all year round due to Fuerteventura’s good climate compared to some other holiday destinations in Spain. So you can count on warm and comfortable temperatures all year round.
August and September are usually the best and warmest months with comfortable water temperatures and are generally the best months to visit Costa Calma. All other months are pleasant, with the exception of November and December, as they are slightly more rainy and overcast, but this is minimal – only 3 rainy days per month. However, since December prices are also usually higher on the island, avoid them if possible to get the best value for money.
Is Costa Calma the best holiday destination for you?
If you book one of the hotels at the front of the resort instead of at the back, in most cases your hotel will have direct access to the beach. So if you like the beach and easy access to and from your hotel without climbing high hills like other resorts in Fuerteventura do, Costa Calma might be your best holiday destination. However, be aware that this resort is quite large but has a limited number of bars and restaurants, so if you enjoy eating out and lots of vibrant nightlife, this resort may not be for you.
Not sure if Costa Calma is right for you? Here is my complete guide on where to stay in Fuerteventura.
Apartment with sea view, 1 bedroom. Costa Calma. Aheloy. | Real estate in Bulgaria
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1 bedroom
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65 sq.m
Features:
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Sports School
Restaurant / Cafe
Sports Structures
Parking
Playground
Second Line
Sea view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Not top floor
Security
Not first floor
Furnished
Elevator
Swimming pool
Description
Company “EvroMetr” offers an apartment with sea view, 1 bedroom in the complex. Aheloy.
Apartment of 65m2, located on the 2nd floor, in the complex Costa Calma.
The name of the complex “COSTA CALMA” means “calm coast”. The complex is located at some distance from the noise of the big resorts, which makes it a great relaxing place for people who like to enjoy the sea panorama and avoid stress. For current and future owners, there is an opportunity to rent out apartments. Despite the fact that the complex is located on the land of Aheloy, it is still in close proximity to the center of Ravda, where vacationers can immerse themselves in the local atmosphere. Restaurants, cafes, small clothing stores and souvenir shops are waiting for their customers. A little further away there is a German store “LIDL Ravda”. There are convenient links with the cities of Nessebar, Sunny Beach and Burgas. The complex has round the clock security and video surveillance. Swimming pool, parking, billiard room, children’s room, library at the full disposal of guests and owners. For a fee, you can visit the sauna and jacuzzi. During the summer months (from May to October) the reception and the fitness room are open.
The architectural solution of the complex attracts with its broken, but at the same time, clean lines. Three blocks are located so that the apartments have a beautiful view of the sea.
The apartment is fully furnished. The kitchen is equipped with kitchen units with stove and oven, refrigerator and sink. The toilet room includes a shower cabin, a boiler, and necessary accessories.
Infrastructure:
• bar
• elevator
• bazaar (500 m)
• library
• Product store (300 m)
• Beach (200 m)
• Ability to rent
• Laundry services
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Fitness Hall
• Closed Game Service
• Playground
• Reception
• Parking
• Security
• Children’s pool
• Swimming pool
• Annual maintenance fee (623 euros)
• Furniture and equipment included in the price
Cost €29,500.