Left Well It is a coastal town belonging to the municipality of Santa Lucia de Tirajana. It is located southeast of Gran Canaria and it is one of the windiest areas of the island. Thanks to these conditions in the wind and, therefore, in the waves, Pozo Izquierdo is a world attraction for practicing sports such as windsurfing.. But Pozo is not just windsurfing, su environment is very authentic and with good vibes and we are going to tell you everything in the next few lines.
Also, next to the beach They have recently equipped a solarium and stairs with direct access to the sea. Below we will give you all the reasons why you should visit this area of Gran Canaria. Don't miss the end of the article where we mention a siege for breakfast with sea views.
Pozo Izquierdo Windsurfing
As we told you, This area of the coast of Gran Canaria is known worldwide for its good wind and wave conditions for windsurfing all year round.. In fact, the World Windsurfing Championship has been held repeatedly in Pozo Izquierdo. It is included in the world circuit of the Association of Professional Windsurfers. Below we show you a photo during one of the championships.
On the other hand, next to the front-line homes on the seafront, you can swim in peace, since windsurfing is not allowed here for safety reasons. Yes, try check the wind forecast before visiting, otherwise it will be a bit uncomfortable for you. Below we give you all the information to keep in mind about this authentic corner of Gran Canaria.
Pozo Izquierdo Beach, Gran Canaria
La Pozo Izquierdo beach It is mainly callaos or bowling, although it has several sandy areas, especially when the tide goes out. Likewise, on one of the side dikes of the beach they have recently built a kind of sunroom and decking area of wood to lie down and sunbathe.
Likewise, if you don't feel like stepping on the beach for a dip, You can access the sea through stairs with railings that have been installed next to the solarium. We can see it both in the previous left photo in the background and below.
Finally, you should know that the beach has few services. That is, here you will not be able to rent hammocks or umbrellas, nor does it have toilets or security. Yes indeed, It has brand new showers where you can wash off the salt.. From the solarium towards arinaga we views of the coast of Bahía de Formas (photo of the man with his dog, but in the background). It is another well-known area for practicing different types of windsurfing. In fact, this is where most of the introductory courses in this type of water sports are taught.
El Viento Restaurant. A delicious stop with sea views
Regarding the restaurants in Pozo Izquierdo, a friend recently recommended the El Viento Restaurant for have breakfast and, after trying it, we couldn't help but share it with you. The location is located in first line with sea views. El Viento has a terrace, ideal for windless days, and also an indoor dining room with windows on all sides.
The views are not the only attraction, their Homemade bread is one of the best we have tried on the island. We recommend the "French omelette breakfast." It comes a two-egg omelet with ham and cheese with homemade bread toast with seasoned tomato + extra avocado. For dessert they have cakes, also homemade. We tried the cheese one, although they all looked very good. For now we haven't gone to lunch, but while we were enjoying our late breakfast or brunchPeople were coming to eat and our eyes were rolling.l fried fish with potatoes with mojo.
Video of Pozo Izquierdo
Below we show you some video images of this area of the island, included breakfast. Remember that you have more videos about plans to do in Gran Canaria in our YouTube channel.
Gran Canaria Podcast
Below we leave you with everything we just told you in this post, expanding with other plans to do in the area. Remember that we have a podcast from Gran Canaria in which we are publishing an episode every 15 days with plans to do on the island. You can subscribe and listen to us from Spotify, iTunes y iVoox
So you know, you can come for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. Super recommended. Well, what did you think of Pozo Izquierdo? Do you dare to visit it? Without a doubt we believe that it deserves an opportunity to take a walk and eat delicious food with sea views. And, if there is no wind, lie down in your new solarium with a dip included. Until next time localguides!
Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
