Popcorn Beach (Playa del Bajo de la Burra)
Playa del Bajo de la Burra
A shoreline covered in white, coral-like red algae pebbles that look like popcorn, a popular photo spot on social media.
Popcorn Beach lies on the north coast about 4 km west of Corralejo. The "popcorn" is actually calcareous red algae known as rhodoliths (maerl), which waves have worn down and deposited as small white granules. The scenery is unique, but large numbers of visitors have carried the granules away and caused damage, so picking up and taking them is now prohibited, and offenders may be fined. The shore is rocky and not suitable for swimming. It is about a 15-minute drive from Corralejo along a dirt road, and can be combined with a visit to Majanicho on the north coast.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Corralejo
- Calderón Hondo
- Isla de Lobos
- Lajares
- Corralejo Dunes Natural Park
- Faro del Tostón
- El Cotillo & Lagos
- Casa de los Coroneles