Ajuy Beach, this is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Fuerteventura

Beaches with huge stretches of dunes and fine sand.

I'm sure that's the image you have of Fuerteventura, and I'm sure you're not wrong... or almost.

Indeed, this is how the vast majority of beaches that abound in Fuerteventura, but only in the northern, eastern and southern coastal areas that face the sea. Sahara desert, from where the fine sands that cover these beaches arrive.

Instead in the west coast of the island of Fuerteventura find beaches of stones and black sand, more similar to those you find on the islands that are furthest from Africa, such as those of Tenerife, also on its west side.

But this allows you to enjoy another type of landscape in your route through the island of Fuerteventura.

Ajuy Beach, the most beautiful landscapes of Fuerteventura

And one of the most outstanding corners from a landscape point of view is, without a doubt, Ajuy beach, located in the municipality of Pájara.

Can you imagine a black sand beach with big waves, located between ravines? That's how it is Ajuy beach, where you also find a small but very picturesque town.

Ajuy, origin site of the Canary Islands

Also know as Puerto de la Peña, since historically it served as a departure port for cereals and livestock, from the geological point of view this enclave has another great attraction: it is the oldest place in the Canary Islands.

That is, according to geologists, this area of Ajuy beach It was the first to emerge to the surface as a result of volcanic eruptions, a whopping one hundred million years ago.

For this reason, this area was declared Natural Monument in 1994.

On the walk that you can take along paths that surround the ravine where the beach and the town are, you can see oceanic sediments, consolidated dunes or basaltic flows from the volcano. Morro Valdes de Betancuria.

Fossils of animals that no longer exist have been found there.

From an ethnographic point of view, you have reminiscences of the historical production of lime, such as a tunnel or some old kilns.

I'll tell you what Ajuy It is a very attractive place for British and German tourists who visit the island of Fuerteventura, which leads to the existence of some local food restaurants.

And you should know that Ajuy beach It is also known for the common practice of nudism.

In summary, one of the most beautiful landscapes of Fuerteventura, and an essential stage on your car route around the island.

Photos of Ajuy beach

Here you have more photos of Ajuy beach in Fuerteventura.