Playa Costa Calma is 2,190 metres long and forms a wide bay stretching from Punta de los Molinillos to the settlement of Risco del Gato. Costa Calma lies at the northern end of the Sotavento beaches. The beach, water sports and hiking trails offer different focuses for planning your trip.

Bay and dune landscape

The fine white sand of Costa Calma’s beaches is connected to the landscape of the Istmo de Jandía: its dune system contains palaeodunes, which provide the beaches with their sand. The landscape also includes salt-marsh vegetation. Its species provide refuge for local fauna.

The stated length of Playa Costa Calma gives a concrete sense of the bay’s extent. Its two named endpoints provide additional orientation: it stretches from Punta de los Molinillos to the settlement of Risco del Gato. Together with the palaeodunes and light-coloured sand, the coastal landscape is a defining part of Costa Calma.

Water sports and the sea

Windsurfing is the most popular sport in Costa Calma; kitesurfing is also one of the most frequently practised activities. The trade winds also make the area suitable for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. The wide variety of waves allows both beginners and experienced sportspeople to enjoy these water sports. Conditions can change with the weather and sea state.

Diving is another option at the beach: the clear water makes the seabed at Playa Costa Calma attractive for diving. Diving is possible during much of the year. This means different ways to enjoy the water are available at the same beach—from looking at the seabed to sports that depend on wind and waves.

Hiking trails with different landmarks

The blue Ruta de Costa Calma runs from Costa Calma to Pecenescal. Its starting point is beside the town’s tourist office. If you plan to take this route, check local access conditions before setting off.

Another route description concerns the Ruta de La Lajita: it follows the coast and eventually reaches Costa Calma. The start and destination are specified for the Ruta de Costa Calma, while the coastal course is a key feature of the Ruta de La Lajita. This makes it possible to distinguish the two routes based on their described landmarks, without assuming a walking time or difficulty level.

Beach services and local events

Playa Costa Calma has two lifeguard and observation towers, two adapted toilets and an accessible walkway with a ramp. Beach services can change; check their current status before your trip.

The Costa Calma municipal market was moved to Paseo de El Palmeral in April 2025. At the time, it offered local products, handicrafts and a varied selection of goods. Check the current location before visiting; individual vendors and available products may vary.

A programme for the festivities in honour of Santa Marta in Costa Calma, published on 10 October 2024, included leisure, sports and cultural activities. The festivities were organised by Pájara Town Council. If you would like to plan your trip around this occasion, check the latest event dates in advance.

Plan your stay around your interests

The specific attractions offer a starting point when choosing a destination: the bay and its beach services sit alongside windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving and the hiking trails described here. If you are particularly interested in water sports, you can factor wind and wave conditions into your plans; for hiking, the route and local access conditions are relevant. This makes it possible to assess Costa Calma according to your own interests, without assuming a fixed daily schedule.

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