Playa del Pozo

Playa del Pozo sits on Fuerteventura's northern coast in the municipality of La Oliva, Las Palmas. Access is by private vehicle followed by an unpaved track and a short walk over uneven coastal ground. Stay on established paths where the ground is fragile and footing is uneven. There is informal parking near the end of the track, then a walk to the shore over natural terrain. No direct public transport serves the beach, so a private vehicle is needed for the approach. The site is not wheelchair accessible because of natural uneven terrain and the lack of formed paths or ramps. The surface combines sand, pebbles and volcanic rock, so sturdy footwear and a thick mat are useful for walking and for setting up on the shore. The water is Atlantic sea water, with waves and currents that change with wind and swell and vary from day to day. There is no lifeguard service at any time. Morning often offers calmer wind and stronger sun exposure, while midday sun is high with very little shade. Enter the water with care around rocks and avoid swimming in rough conditions or when swell is up. There are no toilets, showers, shade structures, food outlets or drinking water at the beach. Bring water, food, sun protection and a bag for rubbish, and carry everything out again. Little natural shade means sun exposure is high and largely unprotected through the middle of the day. The climate is mild year-round, with warmest and driest conditions from late spring to early autumn, commonly May to October. The beach is usually quiet with few visitors and low crowding. Short visits of one to three hours are practical without facilities and without services. No admission fee is expected and access has no fixed hours, with open coastal access during daylight.