The only black sand beach whose origin is not volcanic is located here, in San Andrés. A small, but magical paradise hidden here. Its difficult access makes the way to it hard, so it is advisable to go with expert people.

While mainland Spain is known for its golden shores, the Canary Islands are home to the country's most famous and striking black sand beaches due to their volcanic origins. One of the most iconic is Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, which was designed by the artist César Manrique and features jet-black volcanic sand surrounded by lush botanical gardens. Another notable example is Playa de El Golfo on Lanzarote, where the black sand provides a stunning contrast to a half-submerged emerald-green lagoon. Playa de Ajuy on Fuerteventura is also renowned for its deep black volcanic grains and nearby prehistoric caves. These beaches were formed over thousands of years as basaltic lava from volcanic eruptions met the cold Atlantic Ocean, shattering into tiny fragments that the tide eventually smoothed into sand. Because black sand absorbs heat more efficiently than light-colored sand, these beaches can become exceptionally hot under the Spanish sun, making footwear a necessity. They offer a prehistoric, almost lunar aesthetic that is a signature of the Macaronesian archipelago's unique geological heritage.