Throughout the length and breadth of the planet you can find numerous beaches with white or golden sand. However, black sand beaches are less common and therefore attract a lot of attention. In the Canary Islands we can find several examples, such as the beach we are showing you today, which is located in Fuerteventura.
We are talking about the small beach of Ajuy, a rarity in the middle of this island known for its kilometres of fine, white sandy beaches. Do you want to know more details? Then stay tuned!
A beach with a volcanic appearance
As you can see in the images in the gallery, Ajuy beach is characterised by its volcanic aspect and by being surrounded by cliffs. What makes it special, however, is its black sand, mixed with gravel and stones, which contrasts with the white fishermen’s houses.
Dangerous for bathing
The downside of this beach is that it is not very suitable for bathing due to the steepness of its waters, the wind and the strong waves. In fact, it is known as the “Beach of the Dead”, as this is where the people who drowned in the area due to the sea currents used to end up.
Nudist beach
Despite the dangers, Ajuy beach is worth a visit to enjoy the landscape and the caves located between the cliffs, which are millions of years old. As you can imagine, these are caves and cliffs of great scientific value. You should also bear in mind that this is a nudist beach.
We leave you with our gallery below, where you can find more images of this beautiful beach in Fuerteventura. Don’t miss it!