Pozo Negro

Solitary volcanic ocean views...

On the east of the Majorera coast, between Las Salinas and Gran Tarajal, is the Pozo Negro beach. The area is unusual in Fuerteventura for its dark sand, pebbles, and wide, geographically-significant valley characterised by spectacular badlands – or uncultivable terrain – created by a volcanic wash from the Liria and La Laguna craters thousands of years ago. Great for swimming, the Pozo Negro beach is quiet with a solitary, atmospheric ocean feeling. There are few tourists, two restaurants, a hostel with capacity for 60 people, and a municipal camping area with huts and caravans to rent.

A settlement full of history

The first historical references to Pozo Negro date from the conquest, almost 600 years ago, but it looks certain that the area has been in constant habitation since the era before the arrival of the conquerors. The natural port offers shelter from the ocean’s waves and was originally used as a jetty for people and goods. Access can be made from the FV-420, and drivers should note that an interesting detour involves stopping at the town of La Atalayita which is an important aboriginal settlement with 115 buildings that is integrated into the Network of Centres and Museums. The area was popular with the native inhabitants of the island because of the presence of shrimp and the existence of local wells.

Archeological sites

Restoration

Shop/shopping

Valle de Pozo Negro

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Respect and look after the area's historic and cultural heritage, along with the different items of public furniture (information panels, railings, seats, lighting, etc.).