Playa del Bajo de la Burra, Natural beach in Fuerteventura, Spain.
Playa del Bajo de la Burra is a beach on Fuerteventura featuring a volcanic landscape with rounded white stones composed of calcareous algae spread across the sand. The shore sits between two neighboring beaches and offers a quieter stretch with natural surroundings.
The beach connects to maritime conflicts from the 18th century when two Spanish ships were sunk by English forces. These waters were a significant point in the naval disputes of that era.
Local residents named this location 'Beach of Popcorn' due to the unique rhodolith formations that resemble popcorn kernels along its shore.
The beach is easy to reach on foot but requires planning since no food or drink facilities exist there. Visitors should bring water and supplies and pay attention to tides for safe swimming in the shallow water.
Diving expeditions uncover cannon remains and shipwreck fragments in the waters offshore, telling stories of maritime activity from long ago. These underwater discoveries make the location particularly captivating for history enthusiasts.
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