Playa de la Solapa, Beach on eastern coast of Fuerteventura, Spain.
Dark sand stretches along the eastern coastline of Fuerteventura, where natural stone formations create small coves with transparent waters during low tide.
The beach sits near Ajuy, one of Fuerteventura's first settlements, where pirates and fishermen established their presence on the island centuries ago.
Local residents maintain traditional fishing practices along this section of coastline, continuing methods passed down through generations of island inhabitants.
Access requires a 3-kilometer drive from Pájara on FV-605, followed by a left turn onto an unpaved path leading directly to the beach parking area.
Natural rock formations, detached from nearby mountains, emerge from the water during low tide, creating temporary pools filled with marine life.
Address: Playa de la Solapa, Spain
GPS coordinates: 28.36432,-14.16690
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:33
Fuerteventura, the second largest island in the Canary Islands, is characterized by its diverse landscapes and notable geological features. The island houses spectacular formations such as the white dunes of Corralejo Natural Park, extending over more than 10 kilometers, the 70-million-year-old Ajuy caves, and accessible volcanoes like Calderon Hondo with its 70-meter-deep crater. The coastline offers expansive beaches like the one in Cofete, 12 kilometers long and backed by the Jandía mountains, as well as Lobos Island, a volcanic nature reserve with black sand beaches. Beyond its natural assets, Fuerteventura offers cultural experiences such as the Grain Museum, which traces the island's agricultural history, and activities suitable for all ages with Oasis Park with 3,000 animals or Aqua Water Park in Corralejo. The island's climate allows visits year-round, with mild temperatures and ample sunshine promoting exploration of its natural parks, historical sites, and preserved coastline.
Ajuy Caves
4.5 km
Oasis Park
20 km
Parque Rural de Betancuria
11.3 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Regla
6 km
Morro Velosa
14.1 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora (Antigua (Fuerteventura))
16.3 km
Tuineje church
12.3 km
Barranco de las Peñitas
8.4 km
Molino de Antigua
16.8 km
Windmill at Calle Isla De Montaña Clara
15.3 km
Windmill in Llanos de la Concepción (Four-sail)
18.4 km
Windmill at La Corte
15.9 km
Windmill in Llanos de la Concepción (Six-sail)
17.9 km
Ermita de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
13.4 km
Windmill of Durazno
15.7 km
Windmill at Lugar Teguitar
15.6 km
Windmill at Calle General Moscardol
15.1 km
Windmill in Tiscamanita
12.9 km
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción
20.2 km
Guise and Ayose
13.8 km
Molino de Tiscamanita
12.7 km
Viejo Rey Beach
18 km
Conjunto Histórico Artístico la Villa
12.7 km
Astronomical viewpoint Sicasumbre
8.5 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Pájara
6.2 km
Playa de la Pared
17.1 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Antigua
16.2 km
Mirador Velosa
13.9 kmReviews
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