Spain has always been one of the preferred enclaves to shoot all kinds of movies and series. This is mainly due to its imposing geographyto its towns and castles, which make it an essential place for any film director.
Also, the spectacular nature of its Beaches white sand and crystal clear waters have delighted Hollywood. One of them is the immense and incredible Cofete beachin Fuerteventura, which with its 12 kilometers in length and its impressive location has been the location of numerous films, some of them very important in the history of cinema.
The beach
Cofete beach is located to the north of the Jandia peninsula, in a unique enclave where the incredible mountains mix with the blue coming from its beautiful waters. To this is added the wildness and virginity of its surroundings, which adds even more value to its landscape.
However, the beauty of the beach would not be the same without the mountains that keep it These make the stage one of the most beautiful of all the Canary Islands. In fact, from the viewpoint, before reaching the beach, you can glimpse the power of this enclave and understand why it has been chosen several times by the film industry.
On the other hand, it is also worth mentioning the unique experience that Cofete beach offers for the night. In it, you can enjoy one of the best views of the night sky of the island, which was named in 2015 as the third Starlight Reserve from the Canary Islands
a movie place
As has been said before, Cofete has been the setting for numerous films. In addition, one of the most iconic scenes in the history of cinema was recorded in it. It is the one in which charlton heston kneels before a half-buried, ruined Statue of Liberty as the waves crash. This is the pinnacle scene Planet of the Apes (1968) a film that marked a generation and that chose this Spanish beach to record the sequence.
After this film, many directors have chosen this beach to shoot part of their films. One of them is the prequel that tells the life of Han Solo, the charismatic character of the saga starwars. In the film Han Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) recreated Solo’s home planet using this Canarian beach as a setting. These two films are joined by other blockbusters such as Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).
How to get
The closest town to Cofete beach is Morro Jable22 kilometers away, however, the journey takes 50 minutes approximately, since you have to cross the Jandia Natural Park. The path is perfectly signposted and the vehicle can be parked in a designated car park very close to the beach.
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