The soft, sandy and spacious beach of Playa Barca is an excellent family and honeymoon holiday destination. Located on the southwest of Costa Calma, this quiet beach is idyllic for those who desire nothing but to sunbathe, swim and sleep in the warm afternoon sunshine.

Playa Barca’s majority hotels and apartments are located in the Costa Calma town area, located about 4kms from Playa Barca and easily accessed by foot. Costa Calma is a purpose-built resort that provides tourists with all essential facilities and amenities they need on their holiday in Fuerteventura.

Costa Calma developed as a major resort town in the mid-1980s. Today, the resort is brimming with lodging facilities, offering visitors lavish to modest hotels, apartments, villas and lodges to suit all budget types. There are also numerous restaurants and shopping areas tailored to suit German vacationers, and thanks to the few English companies that operate in the area, it is not hard to find English style bars and cafes in town.

Playa Barca nightlife is low-key, although there are several discos available in Jandia resort area, and few night bars in Costa Calma town.

Costa Calma’s beaches are considered among the most beautiful, unspoiled beaches of the Canary Islands. Not surprisingly, the clean and sparkling beach of Playa Barca is the epicenter of many activities. In summer, Playa Barca enjoys strong off-shore winds, making conditions ideal for windsurfing. Scuba diving, sailing and snorkeling are also extremely popular with water sport enthusiasts. There are also some nice, hidden spots on the beach, which makes Playa Barca extremely popular with couples.