Pozo Negro, A Tiny Fishing Port in Fuerteventura

Last Updated on 16th March 2023 by Sophie Nadeau

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A speck of a settlement comprising of little more than a handful of fishermen’s huts and a sprawling volcanic black pebble beach, Pozo Negro is somewhat off the beaten tourist track on the eastern coast of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. Here’s everything you need to know about Pozo Negro, as well as what to know before visiting.

Pozo Negro is translated into English as Black Well, which is no doubt a reference to the contrast of the bright blue sea against the black volcanic pebbles of the beach and the red stone of the surrounding sea cliffs.

If you’re planning a trip to Fuerteventura, be sure to check out our suggested 3 days in Fuerteventura itinerary.

Crystal clear deep blue waters lap gently against a pebbled beach in a quiet and secluded spot of the Canary Island. It’s easy to forget the hustle and bustle of modern day life here, in a little Fuerteventura village which lies somewhere on the route between Las Salinas and Gran Tarajal.

The settlement lies within the Valley of Pozo Negro, in the Protected Landscape of Malpaís Grande, which was formed by volcanic lava flows from the calderas of Liria and Laguna.

There are references as far back as six centuries ago, when the harbour was attested in 1426 in Giacomo Giroldi’s Atlas. At this time, the fishing port was a strategic place of importance, with expeditions to Morocco departing from here. If you’re visiting the island for the first time, here’s a Fuerteventura itinerary.

Things to do in Pozo Negro

Beach of Pozo Negro

Without a doubt, the star of the show when it comes to highlights of Pozo Negro is its volcanic beach. The black pebble beach is lesser-known than many other beaches on Fuerteventura and so remains relatively untouched by tourism, even to this day.

Unfortunately, the pebbles aren’t very comfortable to sit on and there are very few sandy patches along the beach. With this being said, thanks to the fact that the beach stretches for 300 metres long, you’re almost always guaranteed to be able to get your own little slice of beach to relax on no matter what the time of the year you visit.

Beach Café

There is a single eatery in town: Los Pescadores (translated into English as ‘the fishermen’) and, as its name would suggest, the menu here is fish-forward and inspired by the sea. On the menu, you can expect to find foods such as tuna steak, garlic fried prawns and paella.

Visit La Atalayita

The Poblado de la Atalayita is a historically significant archaeological site located on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. This site is believed to have been home to the indigenous Mahos people, Canary Islanders, before the arrival of the Spanish in the 15th century.

The area boasts plenty of historical points of interest, including semi-reconstructed ancient structures (stone houses and tombs), as well as fragments of pottery, tools, and other artefacts, all which give insight into the daily life of the Mahos.

Visiting Pozo Negro

We visited Pozo Negro on a sunny yet windy and crisp day in mid-February and found ourselves to be the only people in the town and pretty much had the place to ourselves, even when we were wandering along the beach!

Everything was closed and so we just stopped quickly to enjoy the sea views and snap some photos before continuing up the coastline to the salt flats. There is ample parking right by the beach and it was free at the time of our visit.