The Canary Archipelago holds spectacular corners not found in guides. One such place is what many consider the most beautiful beach in the Canaries, a unique spot hidden on the island of Fuerteventura, famed for its beautiful coasts.
This is Playa de los Ojos, located in the municipality of Pájara, an area known for its volcanic landscape and pristine beaches. Unlike other popular beaches like Cofete or Sotavento, this cove remains off the radar for most visitors.
A Secret Spot in Southern Fuerteventura
Playa de Los Ojos does not appear in agency catalogues or organised routes. It is situated on the Jandía Peninsula, at the southern tip of the island. To reach it, you head towards Puertito de la Cruz.
After arriving via a dirt track that crosses the Jandía Nature Park, you must walk for 20 minutes along an unmarked path to this hidden beach which, despite being spectacular, remains largely unknown to tourists.
Its greatest attraction is a natural cave open to the sea, which can only be visited when the tide is low. This geological formation, carved over centuries by the sea, allows you to venture beneath the cliff and view the ocean from inside, as if it were a natural frame.
It is important to check the tide action to avoid risks, as the cave can flood in minutes when the sea level rises. But if visited at the right time, it offers postcard views.
A Paradise That Needs Protection
Like all natural gems, Playa de Los Ojos is a fragile area, so when visiting it is important not to leave any litter, respect the surrounding flora and fauna, and not access the cave during high tide.
At a time when mass tourism threatens many unique Canarian landscapes, destinations like this one serve as a reminder that it’s possible to travel differently. Discover without invading, enjoy without altering.
A Landscape with Millions of Years of History
Beyond its visual beauty, Playa de Los Ojos is part of Fuerteventura’s geological history, the oldest island in the Canary Archipelago. This cove is in an area where time has sculpted the cliffs and rock formations for over 20 million years.
The contrast between the layers of solidified lava and marine sediments reveals the different periods of volcanic eruptions and tectonic activity that shaped the island. The dark basalt that makes up much of the cliffs and the famous cave on the beach is testament to that antiquity and the continuous action of the sea and wind, which have created arches, cavities, and whimsical shapes.
Many geologists come to this part of Jandía to study the erosion processes and the formation of these unique coastal landscapes. Furthermore, from the perspective of the ancient Majos, the aborigines of Fuerteventura, the south of the island had a sacred character.
Although no archaeological remains are directly on the beach, it is believed that nearby promontories were used as observatories of the sea and sky, linking nature and spirituality. This ancestral connection can still be felt in the silent atmosphere of the surroundings, where time seems suspended between the stone and the ocean.
