Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Los Lagos de El Cotillo
A chain of shallow natural lagoons ideal for relaxed swimming and families.
Piedra Playa
Raw west-coast surf beach below cliffs, best for scenery and experienced surfers.
Playa de la Concha
A calm turquoise lagoon and one of the island’s most loved swimming beaches.
Playa de Los Charcos
Quiet northern El Cotillo lagoons with clear pools and a more local feel.
Playa de Marfolín
Small lagoon beach near La Concha with easy swimming and a quieter atmosphere.
Playa del Castillo
Dramatic west-facing surf beach below El Cotillo’s cliffs and old fortress area.
El Cotillo sits in Canary Islands, Spain and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in El Cotillo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
