Isla de Lobos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Corralejo featuring general coastal views, swimming and mountains
Corralejo showing mountains, surfing and general coastal views
Isla de Lobos
Corralejo showing mountains and general coastal views
Corralejo showing general coastal views and mountains

The whole of this island is a nature reserve, so it’s the perfect place to experience the untouched environments of the Canary Islands.

Named for the monk seals that once colonized its shores, Isla de Lobos (Island of Wolves), in Spain’s Canary Islands, is one of the most remarkable places in the world. Barely 2 square miles (5 square kilometers), it is uninhabited and protected by the Spanish government as a nature reserve, home to more than 130 plant species and many rare birds. Spend the day exploring its tiny heath-covered shores, abounding with visions of an earlier time in the region.

Spot the island from Corralejo, a small port town, before boarding the boat and heading out onto the water. Speed across the strait separating the island from Fuerteventura, the wind whipping your face as the sun begins to rise across the horizon. Bring binoculars to spot the seabirds swooping down towards the island, and look into the water to try to spot the occasional dolphin or other sea life.

Disembark next to the Punta Martiño lighthouse, once the only inhabited place on the island. Built in 1865, it is now operated automatically, but the family of the former lighthouse keeper now operates a small but delicious restaurant where their forefather once stoked the lights. Make a reservation for lunch before setting off for a day of adventure.

Climb to the highest point, 415 feet (127 meters) above sea level. Look for silver gulls, great bustards and gray shearwaters flying and nesting in the trees. Sunbathe on the golden sand of La Concha beach or scuba dive in the teeming waters, also protected.

Explore the “hornitos,” small volcanic mounds formed when lava comes in contact with water. Try surfing on the waves in El Calderon, then end the day with paella and a ride back into town.

Reach Isla de Lobos via 15-minute zodiac ferry ride from Corralejo, the closest port on nearby Fuerteventura. Make reservations and buy tickets from the Fuerteventura tourist office. The island is open to visitors daily from mid-morning to early evening. It is not accessible to vehicles of any kind. The on-site restaurant is open for lunch only, and requires reservations on most days.

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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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