Playa del Pozo

Playa del Pozo is a quiet, sandy beach on Lanzarote’s southern Papagayo Coast, within the Los Ajaches protected natural area. Clear, calm water and volcanic cliffs make it a good place to swim, snorkel or settle in with a book. It is less crowded than nearby Playa de las Mujeres, and some areas are used for nudism. Getting there takes a walk along the coast, so plan for a more secluded beach stop rather than a visit with facilities close at hand.

A quiet beach on the Papagayo Coast

Playa del Pozo lies in the south of Lanzarote, within the protected Los Ajaches natural area. Its pale sand sits below volcanic rock cliffs, with clear water along the shore. The beach is a place to swim, snorkel or rest in the sun, and boats can be seen anchoring in the cove.

Compared with Playa de las Mujeres, Playa del Pozo is less crowded. Nudism is practised in parts of the beach, so you may encounter nude bathers. The natural setting and relative quiet suit a slower visit focused on the sea and coast.

Getting there and what to bring

The beach is reached on foot or by all-terrain vehicle, along a track with no parking at the shore. If you are driving a regular car, leave it at Playa Quemada and follow the path from there. Another option is to walk along the coast from Playa de las Mujeres.

There are no amenities nearby, so bring water and sunscreen. An early visit can help you avoid stronger winds that may blow sand across the shore. Close to the beach are old wells built by Norman conquerors in the early fifteenth century.