One of the beaches in Corralejo, Spain, is called Popcorn Beach. Why? It's all because of the rather unusual sand, which looks like popcorn. This beach with popcorn instead of sand is located northwest of Corralejo. You can get there from Corralejo or Mayanicho (the place is located more or less in the middle of the road), but beware, because the only way to get there is by gravel road; the asphalt ends in Corralejo or Mayanicho, respectively.
The beach itself is impressive, so it's worth a visit. The pebbles resemble popcorn, scattered all over the shore. This phenomenon makes for a unique photo opportunity. These pebbles are pieces of coral washed up from the ocean, which are supposedly highly toxic in water.
From a distance, the beach doesn't stand out from other beaches on Fuerteventura. Only upon closer inspection do you notice that the sand looks like popcorn. These are actually pieces of coral washed up on the shore from the sea, where they mix with the black sand and volcanic rock, giving them a distinctly popcorn-like appearance.
Corralejo is a town located on the northern tip of the island of Fuerteventura, part of the Canary Islands. It covers an area of approximately 2,5 square kilometers, making it the island's largest resort. The beaches here are located in bays bordered by volcanic rock. Corralejo boasts an Aquapark (Baku Family Park) and a football stadium. Another famous attraction is the sand dunes, which were established as a national park in 1982.
Photos of this beach in the Canary Islands are currently taking over the internet. It looks like any other beach, yet it also seems covered in popcorn. Tourists are delighted with the photos flooding social media. The Spanish beach has become an Instagram hit, and you'll find many photos from this corner of the world under the hashtag #popcornbeach.
Who doesn't want to bask in the sun and sunbathe on popcorn kernels? However, there's one serious drawback to this place. The "popcorn" on the beach isn't the most comfortable due to the hard pieces of coral.
The "popcorn" that cuts through the island's coastline is a white coral that takes on irregular shapes, reminiscent of the movie theater staple. The coral, mixed with sand and volcanic rock, erupts from the water, naturally to the delight of tourists who want to take photos of themselves with this unusual phenomenon and later post them on social media.
The island's residents didn't expect this beach to become so popular because the rocky shore makes it difficult to relax. Nevertheless, more and more people are visiting this spot and wanting to take photos there.
Fuerteventura, known as the "Beach of the Canaries," offers visitors the opportunity to swim and enjoy some of the best beaches in Europe. Fuerteventura's beaches are arguably the best in the Canary Islands and undoubtedly among the most famous in Europe. From north to south, from El Cotillo to the Jandia Peninsula (an immense beach in itself), Fuerteventura offers endless possibilities. Unlike the islands to the west, here the black volcanic sand gives way to a fine yellow sand reminiscent of the neighboring Sahara.
The beach in Cofete is especially popular: golden sand, unique landscape, and, undoubtedly, the locals. It's not the most accessible beach, but it's certainly an unspoiled paradise that will make a trip to Fuerteventura unforgettable. Surrounded by mountains that are rarely visited (due to its remoteness from the tourist centers), it's the perfect spot for relaxation overlooking the Atlantic. Situated in the south of the island, on the Jandia Peninsula, it's also home to turtles.
