El Cotillo Walk and a Big New Development
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- I took a walk around El Cotillo Fuerteventura on a lovely sunny afternoon to show how busy it is, what is new and what's not and to give those that love El Cotillo but cannot travel here a "fix".
There is a new pizza restaurant in the old harbour and El Callao has changed hands (which is a shame as we liked it there) and it is now an Italian restaurant. This restaurant also has the tables down on the quay in the old habour, below the Vaca Azul (the Blue Cow).
The ruin that is being rebuilt and extended on the north side of the old harbour will also be a restaurant. That is close to the Dragon's Egg rock.
The Coral Cotillo Beach hotel is still closed and just along from there they have started a large new development which I believe is going to be a hotel or aparthotel. I made a video when planning permission for this was applied for - • Proposed new hotel in ... (UPDATE: A picture has gone on the site showing it will be apartments with a pool)
Too much development, particularly of hotels, will totally change (and spoil) El Cotillo.
I stopped walking at the start of the northern beaches. If you want to continue the walk to Torino's Beach Bar then you can watch this video - • El Cotillo beach walk ...
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UPDATE: A notice has gone up on the building site showing it will be apartments with a pool
Is the new apartment complex called Lacasa? Great video 😊
@@Showgirl-kj7cu Yes they are. Taking bookings now I believe.
Loved the video JP - our favourite place. Wish we could be there even with the noise!!! However I selfishly hope they don’t ruin the village with too many tourist complexes.
I think it is sad that they are building another hotel. Most of them are often empty. Thank you, JP, for the lovely video.
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Thank you so much for this video. The last Time I was in El Cotillo was in 2016. I enjoyed these stays so much in this calm, lovely and still wild spot. I feared this one could be spoiled in the future. Indeed, there are some changes. I hope there won't be too many.
It was a great pleasure to walk with you.
Have a nice day.😊
Thanks JP for this beautiful video. Very very nice pictures 🥰 I come back as soon as possible.
A good week-end 💙💚
First went in 1987 when there was almost nothing there... glad it has warmed up for you JP
A path we've trod many times and hope to do so again. Thanks for the update, JP. Noticed quite a few changes in the couple of years or so since we were last there and hope there aren't too many more in the pipeline, particularly like the last one featured in the video.
Weather looks great JP ... and you've even got gentle sea breezes for a change! Just beautiful :) I love El Cotillo, and have happy memories of eating at Torino's. Shame about the noisy development of the aparthotel or whatever it's going to be, but once they've finished breaking the rocks out it should hopefully become a bit quieter. The pontoons at the harbour have really improved it!
always nice to see this beautiful village!
Grazie mille, Very Very Beauty full! 👍👍🌞l love Fuerteventura ❤and Cotillo! 😘😘😘🌻🌺
Fantastic video JP a lot of change going on in El Cotillo there is a lot of apartments for sale suddenly in the block beside that development buyer be ware.
Thank you John,that video was lovely.We've always loved that little white washed church with no windows!
Stay safe.
Susie.
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Good to see that you are well JP 👍
We've holidayed in Lanzarote many many many times, but have never been to Fuerteventura..... I think we may have to pay a visit when we are allowed to leave the UK! Looks stunning!
I agree. It looks like the place for our next visit to Canaries. Thanks for another great video
Firstly thank you JP. For that long walk around E Cotil
Sent that before I had finished lol. It amazes me how blue the sky and sea is. So beautiful . Will have to visit if we ever get to leave the house. Thanks again stay safe and well🤩🤩🤭
I can imagine how frustrating it is not being able to come. Thanks for watching Amanda.
Let’s hope this island will not become just another overly tourist place. We all know it can bring employment but at what price to the island and the people of this beautiful island. Thank you Jp for the video.🌴🌴🌴
overly tourist place 🤣 that's never going to happen now 🙄 it will be a ghost town in 2025. You will buy that hotel for around £50 and get some change as no one will be travelling.
Thanks JP, I must be getting old, all the thinking, watch your shins on those rocks! Cotillo Beach Hotel definitely needed a revamp, didn't offer much for the demanding visitor. Jet2 cancelled holidays for a further month into late June, hope tui don't follow suit as should be there on the 9th, cheers
I did email the hotel and asked if I could video their changes to show how it has been improved. No reply of course which is completely normal here. I hope you get here John.
Oh dear, looks like the el Cotillo we have loved for 10 years is slipping away. Back in October and can see for ourselves. Your gimbal is working well! 😂
Hiya JP. Thank you for the lovely walk. Have a good weekend.
Great update John, thanks for that.
Noisy!!!! Glad I don’t live opposite that. Great quality video. As always.
Very nice Thankyou for taking the trouble to do it ,, the best views we can get at the moment 👍👍
Thanks for all the info JP.
JP, what do you make of this? Today the Cabildo say there are 56 cases of covid in total on the island, but there are104 in Puerto alone. The Cabildo now say they are worried the Island will stay in level 3 or may even go up to level 4. The old cheese wharehouse in Risco Prieto has now has had over 200 migrant boat people moved there from the EMI because many have tested positive for Covid.
The Cabildo do not have the power to do the following, but they are anyway going to open another wharehouse in Risco Prieto to try to house more close contacts of these infected people, as they are currently free to roam about on the island. The possible extra spread of the virus is what concerns them because of the consequences to the island economy.
What has happened again today? You have probably guessed, another boat load has just arrived. Where will it end? Further to this the incidence in the Canaries is rising again despite the fact that Health are doing far fewer tests than a short while ago. Also I live on the route the Health Service helicopters take and they have been going to and from the hospital like a fiddler's elbow, taking patients to other islands to keep the hospital from being overwhelmed and also desperately trying to keep things below the threshold for level three or four.
There are no surgeries being done except emergency or cancer ones. Many hospital appointments are by phone instead of personal. Both my wife and I have had this. Is all of this a con or just part of an epidemic?
I saw that another boat with 58 on it has arrived (almost all young fit men again as usual - which the Guardian would report as being all women and children of course). It is hard to know what the real situation is with the lies the Cabildo is obviously telling. It is getting ridiculous, particularly as these boat people are free to roam around spreading it. They refer to them rescue missions when they go out and escort the boats but they are often going almost to the coast of Morocco to escort them here, rather than to the nearest coast (back to Morocco). As a friend says, they aren't providing a rescue service, it is a ferry service. So the authorities are complicit in bringing in boat loads of infected people which continue screwing up the lives of those that live here through continued restrictions.
I too have only had telephone appointments with the hospital for the past year and my last appointment for February was put off until June (which will then probably be by phone again).
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Thanks for video JP a lot of building and road works going on in there weather improves that's good
Thanks JP.
Thoroughly enjoyed the walk.
Dear JP, thank you for the new V-Log about El Cotillo and the new development. I think the new hotel is bad news for El Cotillo. El Cotillo was always a place with a very special spirit. In my opinion, the place does not tolerate too much people. It is to be feared, that the El-Cotillo--spirit will disappear. That's too bad...... Your V-Log is an important chronicle about the changes over time. We're glad about every new report........ All the best for you and your wife. Norbert and Petra from Hamburg.
Thanks Norbert and Petra. I agree. Cotillo is a place for those that like staying in apartments and going out to eat. All-inclusive hotels just brings in more people without benefits to the village.
Nimby !! :-) there goes the neighbourhood ! Great video, my heart aches looking at the beautiful scenery, and the weather, real torture for your fellow Brits, keep em coming !
Sorry Chris 😉 Thanks for watching.
Growth is good, options are good. So long as they keep the buildings low rise I'm all for growth and I do love an all inclusive deal. Can still eat out for the evenings. Thanks JP for keeping us informed.
Great video, I have just come home from Cotillo, I was there for 6 weeks staying at Benitez. You covered my morning walk, except I went up to the beach bar and back. Coffee and croissant at the french bakery on the way back.
The house on the old harbour headland is nearly finished now, looking good.
The refurbed hotel I believe is not going to be all inclusive when it reopens in August and as you say the new buildings are appts so all looking good.
I think I might have bumped into you around the new harbour area!
You were right next to our ex-apartment then. You may have noticed the slate paved wall up high from inside the Benitez terrace/pool area. That was our lounge wall with our sun terrace above it. You should have said hello Dave.
@@JPinFuerteventura I will next time.
I have stayed in the Benitez house so know where you were.
I am back out in October and then for Xmas
12:25 where the blue parsols are: my favourite terrace to eat lunch (pick your fish at 13:12). hope to be there again soon. sad that the tapas restaurant has gone (where the pizza lab is now). thanks for the viedeo!
Good one John , nice to see some nice weather, looking good . Hope you and Sue are well , keeping them coming mate . Miss me holiday .
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It has to be good,,my sister in law lives there and our selves have coming to furteventura over 20+ years in the end it's better to look at a nice building than a dirty big hole that gets used as a dumpit ground 👍👍
They could make it into a nice space with benches, palm trees, etc. Doesn't need to be a big complex.
Thankyou for that JP. We wouldn't want to spend a week there but lovely for the day. I don't imagine it will be as quiet for much longer though judging by the developments.
Great to see the village 😊
Thanks for this look-around. We did love the place when we visited, would love to come back, maybe one day :)
Thanks for the heads up on developments in El Cotillo. Not so long ago I remember the stench from the sewage plant just down from the Asian restaurant so so things do change for the better. Hopefully the noisiest work will be finished before our visit in November but there's plenty of space to get away from it. Only time will tell what the impact of another hotel will be. A whole load of folks will be peed off losing their sea view. Take care and stay well
Hallo JP😉
Sehr schöne Aufnahmen von El Cotillo... schönes Plätzchen auf der Erde ... wenn einmal die Baustellen fertig sind !!
Mach weiter so!!!
Grüße Leo
Yet another fine and descriptive casual tour to aid us In a fleeting escape from all this madness JP. I think erecting the hotel/apartment complexes "which you highlighted for us" In front of those other apartment's Is not Ideal, I certainly would'nt like to live there. Anyway's, thank you for permitting us this detour. Stay well and strong. Peace and Love to You and Your's Sir.
New hotel not good for the local businesses. We love Fuertaventura, you are a lucky man Jeff, keep up the good work lovin it...
Great to watch your latest video John, especially from sunny Warrington on day 9 of 10 days quarantine!
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Great video thanks..My heart is 😰😰😰😰😰😰.I love Fuerte so much. Since 2002 we traveled all years. But With Corona we cańf travel. Stay safe you and Susan.
051 Pizzalab Rooftop just doesn’t sound like a quaint, local restaurant...
Dont know how they got permission for the signage...its disgraceful.
Thank you jp for a lovely video we have enjoyed it 😀 let's hope we can get there soon xx
I hope you can Sandra. Thanks for watching.
Apartments good, all inclusive hotel, not so good... although can't see the demand for either in the near future. Thank you John for a lovely walk 👍
Thanks JP, lovely to watch
JCB rock breakers at someones doorstep. Not a chance. Now nice wee small apartments in a commune yes. Within an easy walk to the beach yes. Thanks for the video. .....:):)
They’ve picked a lovely area to build a hotel with that glorious Sandy beach
Thanks for this video. Normaly i stay at the Cotillo Beach Hotel. But with the construction site in front of it i will choose another location in this town at my next vacation, that will be hopefully in september.
I went by the site again yesterday and there is still the same two machines making lots of noise. Thanks for watching Gelber.
Me and my Wife/s favourite part of the island. .Thank/d JP .We have not been able to visit for a while.
The noises of diggers don't belong in such a lovely place , great vid JP lovely weather too !!
Amazing that people still go and eat with all the noise. It's unfortunate that more hotels are built if the existing ones don't have full occupancy. No idea how they will recuperate the investment.
Have been in El Cotillo several times but only at the " surfers/whale carcass" side and on the beach on the oposite side. Never walked thru the village but intend to do it when possible, very nice walk.
The first time we visited we did the same. We went to that beach then had a drink at one of the places overlooking the harbour and actually said "poor devils who come here for a holiday - this is all there is". Then the next time we realised there was lots more to it. There are some lovely lagoon beaches the other side of the village.
I get the impression, Cotillo is one big building site..rubbish dumped everywhere, walls needing repainting and repair. Much prefer Corralejo to be honest. .New Hotel will bring in more money, but some apartments will have no view. Hotel will have great views, and most likely its own pool. . Cotillo definitely needs more street planting, with nice palms and plants, to brighten up area.. Hotel with lots of shops, looks like a nice place.
I can see that it may seem that way Gary but it isn't really like that. Cotillo has always appealed to people who want a quiet holiday, staying in an apartment and going out to eat in a restaurant at night. But too many large hotels will totally change that and if the hotel is all-inclusive it will bring in very little money to the village, just people to crowd the beaches.
Great video JP , times change things have to move on . Will be good for the economy with more holiday makers in the future. Hope I can walk the same route in September.
Why oh why do they keep letting them build more hotels/apartments lm so glad we first came 25 yrs ago and can remember how it used to be!unspoilt and completely natural.They are making it like everywhere else....why oh why.
Susie🦎
Well I guess I can't comment as we bought a new apartment in 2009. At least it isn't going to be a hotel.
I think they are getting everything ready for the return of holiday makers,when ever that will be.keep smiling jp
It all looks a but run down, some of the buildings just need a simple coat of paint, the new hotel, or apartment can only improve the look of the place judging by the footage. Beaches do look very nice there though and it doesn't appear to be that windy, is it a sheltered spot on the island?
El Cotillo has always been a quiet, quant, old fishing village that managed to retain it's charm, even with some development. Filling it full of swanky upmarket buildings will just spoil it. Of course it will still attract tourists, but a different kind of tourist, which is a shame as there are plenty of other resorts for those people to choose. The beaches are lovely, with the wilder beaches to the south and the sheltered lagoon beaches to the north. It is sheltered sometimes, depending on the wind direction. Thanks for watching.
Another interesting video John, thanks.
We love El Cotillo so enjoyed the video. Hope it's not a hotel and certainly not all inclusive. The village has a laid back peaceful vibe and the visitors reflect this atmosphere. A change of tourist category visiting may put this at risk.
Hi, when are they due to be completed do you know?
Judging by their work rate probably in another 10 years.
Muchas gracias! Muy abondanado, parese... 🤔
No estoy de acuerdo en que esté descuidado, es encantador. Gracias por ver.
Another great video. Thanks for the views.
Dziękuję John, piekny film.
Pozdrawiam z polskiego domu,,, Paulina
Great video again, thanks !
Iv just returned from 2 weeks in El Cotillo been here more times than i can count stayed on Cotillo Beach Hotel 4th time sadly with all the new developments it has spoiled a lot of views for many property owners and am sure put a dent in thier property value ..but it certinally would not stop me returning so quite and peacefull
I know the properties you mean Barry. But the plots in front of them were clearly always intended for development so they must have expected it at some stage.
Looks like it's kept it's rustic charm, nice for a visit, but don't really fancy it for a main holiday stay. 😊
Is this progress? Not for the holiday makers who have enjoyed the village for many years the changes a big complex will bring will spoil Cotillo soon there will be wall to wall sun beds and brollies on the lagoons soon it will be like Calleta maybe more job opportunities for the villagers but at what cost to their lovely village
Good for the local builders etc but where and WHEN will they be able to fill the properties?? Great vid JP keep them coming,Jon and Donna from sunny Poole.
The new hotel does not look like good news for the village. The beach looks good though! Thanks for the video
I didn’t go to El Cotillo this March, because I heard from a previous video of yours that there was loud road works going on. It’s a shame for the businesses right along that new hotel construction and those apartments behind that new build. Also, what aout the empty Coral Hotel? Also, have you heard about the Dreamland Studio idea that is being kicked around in the middle of an eco area close to Villaverde? Your thoughts on that possible development?
Have you noticed that some vloggers don't seem to realise, or don't want it to be known, that even though the Spanish State of Alarm ends on 9th May and local areas can decide most of their own Covid restrictions, one that isn't included is the wearing of masks. On 30th March a new law was passed for the new normality and among other things it continues the mandatory wearing of masks after 9th May. Local Councils can't drop this because it is a National Law. They seem to be here for some time yet.
The Canary Islands government have overruled the new mask rules John, I am pleased to say.
@@JPinFuerteventura As far as I can see the only bit that won't apply is the use on beaches when sunbathing or swimming and using outside when in the country, which seems to have been put in by mistake as the law was rushed. This was a big bone of contention with all communties and it was agreed it is OK by the Government, but the rest stay the same as before. Local communities can't overrule the rest, it is state law, as are compulsory PCR tests from the UK. The Canaries tried to overrule this and allow lateral flow tests but were slapped down. I can't put links on here to show all this as they will disappear.
@@johndrew1407 Yes, that was the part I was referring to that was basically the only difference between what we already had and what they proposed. I don't suppose anyone was sacked for making such a ridiculous error. I have given up expecting common sense from government rule-makers so expect masks to stay until the revolution happens.
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I totally agree the new development is terrible and that's befor it's even built ,I think there,s a ongoing sewage problem without adding to it , apparently there's plans for loads building to take place what a shame el cotillo is so lovely as it is ,thanks for sharing the video stay safe .
Hi good question. I think it is bad to build another hotel. I have been living in a touristic area in Lignao Sabbiadoro (Northen Adriatic sea in Italy) since 2008 and believe me, more hotels are on the long sea coast worse is due to the flooding cheap tourists. It is not a pleasure living. Very good video :)
Fortunately it seems it will be 34 apartments with underground parking and a swimming pool
how much (%) is permanently closed now ?
I didn't know you still had that apartment - I thought you had sold it.
Yes we did. I am sure I said "That was our apartment" but knowing me I didn't 😄
@@JPinFuerteventura Ahhh must have thought ‘that was our apartment’ meant ‘that was our apartment that we just passed’ like I might say, pointing back down the street ‘ that was Tesco’s over there’ even though it was still Tesco’s, if you know what I mean.
Thanks for the video JP, I love Cotillo, great rugged coastline, loads of varied beaches and the the town itself has character and small town vibe/feel to it.... For now...
Guess it's inevitable that plot was going to be developed at some point.
Big hotels do nothing for me, my holiday hell. You're right, the developers don't care.. Its all about the cash.
Appartments would be better, as hopefully anyone staying in them would likely spend more money in the local restaurants, shops and bars, than people staying in an all inclusive hotel.
I agree completely Andrew. Thanks for watching.
Great video that was a good walk.
Not digging the development but developers do what they gonna do. At least Las Playitas is staying contained (cross my fingers). Just saw a couple apts for rent across from the construction. I'll have to think about that.
You pointed out an apt. near the Seahorse bar(?). Yours?
Absolutely, and provided money goes into the back pockets of local politicians, they will allow it. That as our apartment that we bought on our honeymoon and sold two years ago.
@@JPinFuerteventura I stayed in a downstairs unit there about 15 - 19 years ago. Really nice
is there a chance to put in the subtitles afterwards?
Do you mean subtitles of what I am saying?
@@JPinFuerteventura yes please. The reason is that I don't really understand all of it you are saying (I am from Germany and don't understand all the words you are using). Sure don't want to miss something. Unfortunately I am kind of out of practicing English language in daily use. I believe that you have mentioned that yt does put subtitles in the videos automatically and that is not your part but I am not sure. Thanks and have a pleasant day.
@@flintstone7404 I have checked the settings and it should automatically create English subtitles. Is that not happening?
@@JPinFuerteventura in this video it is not happening.
@@flintstone7404 I see what you mean as I just looked at it. All of the CC settings or correct in the video's settings so it must be a problem on TH-cam's end.
Great to see you in cotillo weather looks great..not sure about the new hotel though...
Thankx for the blue skies JP in Holland we had grey all week where still in lockdown and cerfew and hospitals loaded with People who have Corona pfffff
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And El cotillo is on the top of my list for places to visit.. Apart from the dunes.
That's a long time away Steve but worth the wait. Thanks for watching.
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Great video as always
Hi John that piledriving noise is terrible and relentless and I am sure it will go on for ages due to the volcanic rock 🪨
That cafe where we're we met, will be in shade at times now
It's awful for that to happen
Regards to Sue
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At least with Apartments rather than an AI Hotel there will be some revenue for local shops etc. But it will change the 'feel' of the place forever.
If it grows too much it will but not as much as if they do build more hotels. Thanks for watching Ian.
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El cotillo seems nice no wonder you like it so much jp apart from that terrible noise!!
Good vid JP, but if they are building a large hotel, they will probably have infrastructure development to go with it. Let’s hope that it doesn’t turn that lovely village into some kind of b’aweful “kiss me quick” on sea. That would be a tragedy
Enjoyed that JP. Love Corralejo and the contrast of El Cotillo, so it’s a no from me. Keep El Cotillo its laid back self.
As someone who stays in Marfolin every year I think the development is great for the work prospects of the island but all those extra people are going to spoil the infrastructure and peacefulness of El Cotillo. Just hope it doesn’t become a branch of Corallejo. I guess it had to come...
Ok John you've sold it to us. Where do I sign ? Preferably at your starting point. Lol
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bound to oe to a halt after a little while
This is what Vlogging does to places like El Cotillo. When someone finds a lovely and unknown spot, instead of keeping it to themselves, they love to go online and shout about it . Next thing you know the place is full of tourists and then everyone else starts doing the same. It becomes popular and then it will destroy itself. I hate social media.
So why did you watch the video then?
@@JPinFuerteventura That is irrelevant. My point is about the development of places like El Cotillo. When places become to popular they end up destroying themselves. Social media is the main reason behind this. I am coming here in a few weeks for a shoot, so I am researching.
@@stevjohnson6557 You hate social media but you are still using it
Think from Monday Boris said we can have a haircut but still banned from going on holiday abroard even if you have had the vaccine.
Its called progress
It's a fine balance between too much commercialism and spoiling the nature of the place , don't want to be another Benidorm.
Another hotel? Not exactly needed is it?, Not that that matters to the powers that be.
What a shame😟