In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, more precisely in the northwest of the island of Fuerteventura, lies a small island uninhabited natural treasure. It belongs to the municipality of La Oliva in the province of Las Palmas and enchants visitors with its extraordinary volcanic landscape washed by crystal clear water. Everything with a view of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote: Lobos Island.
What to expect
Lobos is beautiful and was declared a nature reserve in 1982 due to its purity and importance. Surrounded by crystal clear waters it is a series of magnificent white sandy coves, making it a very popular day trip destination from Fuerteventura.
Its name, Lobos, comes from the fact that it was once home to gentle monk seals – Lobos marinos in Spanish. An exceptional place with 3,000 hours of sunshine a year where you can dedicate yourself to total relaxation in an idyllic setting, discover nature on marked trails, surf in an unforgettable landscape and immerse yourself in a seabed full of life.
Lobos is a real one Paradise without roadsa place without people who chose it as their home: the last resident, the lighthouse keeper present here, left this strip of land back in 1968. Nevertheless, it is a constant destination for fishermen, tourists, swimmers, divers and surfers.
How do I get to Lobos Island?
Lobos Island is a protected natural park, a unique environment that deserves to be known but also respected. For this reason it will be exclusively accessible from 2019 a limited number of visitors per daywho can only reach this paradise in the middle of the sea with a permit.
The easiest way to get there is to start Corralejo, a beautiful town on the northeast coast of Fuerteventura from which numerous ferries leave daily. Some tour operators take care of, among other things, obtaining authorization on our behalf to visit Lobos, but we always recommend booking the visit in advance.
See something
The first thing to see on Lobos Island is El Puertito, a small village of fishermen’s houses where there is a very picturesque pier surrounded by turquoise waters and where some fishing boats or organized excursions dock. It will essentially be the number 1 attraction you can visit in Lobos.
It is precisely here that the only restaurant in the area comes to life, called Antonio el Farero in honor of its last resident, where you can taste various local specialties such as seafood paella and fried fresh fish.
This is also very suggestive Martino Lighthouse who acts as a guide near Bocaina Street. From here you can let your gaze wander over Lanzarote and part of the island of Lobos.
They are also of particular interest Marrajo salt pans which go back to the middle of the last century.
The wonderful nature
A place like this certainly attracts visitors due to its exceptional nature. And to get to know it as best as possible, anyone who chooses it as a destination has a circular route that goes around the entire island of about 8 km. There are no particular difficulties, but it is one Path without shadow points For this reason, it is important to bring water and sunscreen.
However, this is not the only route, as the island is full of routes that lead to its many wonders. For example, there is one that reaches the point of being great caldera, the highest point on the island at 127 meters high.
It is an ancient volcano that can be climbed via a short zigzag path, which can be a bit uncomfortable on particularly windy days. From up there you can admire Fuerteventura, Lobos in its entirety and even the fascinating profile of Lanzarote.
You shouldn’t miss this either Las Lagunitas – or Lagunillas. It is an area of brackish water basins of particular naturalistic value because an endemic plant species grows here: the Limonium Bollei.
Beaches and sea
Lobos is washed by pure, transparent and crystal clear waters, where quiet and practically deserted beaches develop. There are many idyllic places for swimming, but a stop at all of them is a must Las Caleras, also called La Concha, which is so called because of its special shape.
It is a beach protected from wind and waves, making it the perfect place to dive into crystal clear waters that are usually as shallow as a board.
The rules that need to be followed
Lobos is a special island and that’s why you need to keep that in mind when you visit There are rules that you have to respect. Those who decide to reach this corner of paradise can easily walk along its paths on the coast between Punta del Marrajo and the rocks of Los Roques del Marina, cycle on the approved routes and practice sport fishing with a fishing rod and crab bait.
While for collecting geological and biological material for educational, research and administrative purposes as well as for recording films or photo sessions theApproval from the municipality from Fuerteventura (as well as for access).
In reverse gear, You absolutely can’t do that Fishing with a fishing rod in the Caldera area, in the lagoons of Las Lagunitas and in the coastal areas. Pets such as dogs or cats are not permitted, nor are they permitted to leave approved paths.
Lighting campfires is also prohibited, as is making any noise that could disturb the peace and quiet on the island. Likewise, during the bird breeding season, it is not permitted to climb the Caldera Mountain, place advertising signs, carry out hunting activities, throw waste of any kind, modify, destroy or extract materials and objects of cultural and biological value, as well as any type of activity, which results in there being a risk of endangering the area’s magnificent scenery.
Knowing this, we are sure that a trip to Lobos Island will be one of them Experiences that you will carry in your heart forever.