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Playa de Ajuy — Black Sand Beach – Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy) loop from Ajuy

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Canary Islands

Playa de Ajuy — Black Sand Beach – Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy) loop from Ajuy

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Playa de Ajuy — Black Sand Beach – Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy) loop from Ajuy

00:35

1.97km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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186 m

Ajuy Beach and Cliffs

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Wonderful beach. It's a great sight when the mostly high waves hit the jet black sand. But be careful when swimming, strong surf!

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Playa de Ajuy — Black Sand Beach

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The beach at Ajuy ("Playa de los Muertos", translated "Beach of the Dead") once served pirate ships as a landing place.
The somewhat strange name of the bay can be traced back to past pirate raids, which were frequent along this coastal region. They were mostly terrible massacres, in which many locals lost their lives.
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Ajuy Beach

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Wonderful beach. It's a great sight when the mostly high waves hit the jet black sand. But be careful when swimming, strong surf!

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638 m

Views of the cliffs and Ajuy's black sand beach

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There's a hot sole here barefoot

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675 m

Ajuy Limestone Cliffs

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This is shell limestone that came to the water surface as a result of tectonic uplift and from which quicklime was extracted in earlier times. This is also the reason for the lime kilns located nearby.

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Ajuy Lime Kilns

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At the northern end of the Bay of Ajuy, there is a cliff whose upper layer is made of shell limestone. This cliff was once gradually eroded by human hands. Due to the presence of shell limestone, two lime kilns were dug into the rock. The shell limestone was shoveled into these kilns, one layer of shell limestone and one layer of coal. The required coal was landed by British ships. The finished product, the quicklime obtained, was shipped profitably to Great Britain.

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Stone Tower and Cliffs of Ajuy

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The cliffs with their bizarre shapes are a stunning sight. Add to that the surf with its often high waves and spray, and this place becomes an unforgettable experience.

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Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy)

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Stingrays and angel sharks, for example, live inside the caves. An overview of the cave formations can be obtained along a path up to the cliff.

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1.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.30 km

411 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

876 m

309 m

307 m

232 m

225 m

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Comments

January 26, 2024,Wanderung Ajui

It's a little longer to get to this special place, but you'll be richly rewarded. The black beach, the wild waves and the views, wonderful and the gastronomy is not neglected either 👍

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January 9, 2026,Höhlen Cuevas de Ajuy - Fuerteventura

Ajuy is a charming little fishing village with just a few dozen houses and a black lava beach. The oldest rocks in the Canary Islands are found in the surface of the Cuevas de Ajuy caves, a natural monument.

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June 30, 2021,Fuerteventura, Ajuy: Vom Strand zu den Piratenhöhlen

The penultimate stop of our tour through the center of the island led us from the interior of the island to the west coast to Ajuy. There a hiking trail leads directly from the black sand beach along the rocky coast to the famous pirate caves.
Again, a wonderful rocky backdrop and the sound of the sea, what more could …

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January 29, 2025,Höhlen von Ajuy auf Fuerteventura

The running time is incorrect, the connection was interrupted. You should plan on about 1 hour for a visit.

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September 13, 2022,Wanderung zur Höhle Ayui

Be careful going down into the cave. The steps are wet and very slippery. Hold on tight 😀

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August 27, 2024,Von Ajuy zu den Piratenhöhlen

The tour begins at the Ajuy car park. A set path leads to the pirate caves. The cave can be visited and you can also go inside. Entry is free. If you want, you can go down to the viewing point.

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November 7, 2023,Cuevas de Ajuy mit schwarzem Strand

Our destination today was Ajuy with its black beach and caves.
The beach is a dream. The waves are incredible.
The trip is worth it for that alone.
The caves and the path there are not only beautiful because of the free-roaming and artistically gifted goats and meerkats. The views invite you to linger.
We spent the afternoon lying on …

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Playa de Ajuy — Black Sand Beach – Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy) loop from Ajuy

Ajuy Beach and Cliffs

Playa de Ajuy — Black Sand Beach

Ajuy Beach

Views of the cliffs and Ajuy's black sand beach

Ajuy Limestone Cliffs

Ajuy Lime Kilns

Stone Tower and Cliffs of Ajuy

Ajuy Caves (Cuevas de Ajuy)

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