Lobos Island (Fuerteventura): the hidden gem just two kilometres off the coast

Less than two kilometres north of Fuerteventura lies an island that most visitors to the archipelago will never see.

Not because it’s difficult to reach. But rather because few people know it exists, and those who do aren’t always keen to share it all that much.

Lobos Island is a protected nature reserve with restricted access. Accessible only by boat, with a limited number of visitors per day, no hotels and no infrastructure of any kind. Nothing but volcanic rock, crystal-clear water and the constant sound of the Atlantic.

What is Lobos Island and why is it protected?

Lobos Island forms part of the Corralejo Natural Park and is, technically speaking, an islet: a volcanic islet covering just 4.58 km² situated in the strait separating Fuerteventura from Lanzarote.

The island’s name comes from the monk seals, traditionally known in Spanish as lobos marinos (“sea wolves”), which once inhabited these waters before human activity reduced their numbers. Today, the islet is a protected area where human activity is minimal. There are no tarmac roads, shops, or facilities of any kind. All you’ll find are dirt tracks, lizards, seabirds and a 19th-century lighthouse — the only permanent building on the island.

Access is restricted to a maximum of 150 visitors per day, who must arrive on boats departing from Corralejo. The journey takes 15–20 minutes.

How to get to Lobos Island from Fuerteventura

The starting point is always Corralejo, in the north of Fuerteventura. Several companies operate regular services out of the port to Lobos in the morning, returning at midday or in the late afternoon.

Important: entry to the protected area requires prior authorisation, which must be applied for through the Fuerteventura Island Council. Many of the ferry companies arrange this permit when you buy your ticket, but it’s best to check this before you go.

Things to see and do on Lobos Island

The Lobos experience is, in essence, that of being in a place where nothing demands your attention but the landscape itself.

A circular route of about 14 kilometres runs around the perimeter of the islet and climbs up to the lighthouse. The route is flat and not particularly difficult, but the sun and wind on the Atlantic can be intense: bringing plenty of water and sun cream is essential.

The beaches at Lobos are small but have exceptionally clear waters. The best known of these, La Caleta, has water of an almost surreal shade of blue for the Atlantic. It’s perfect for snorkelling.

The lighthouse viewpoint offers one of the best views of northern Fuerteventura, with Lanzarote visible in the distance on clear days.

The character of a place that stays unchanged

Lobos Island stands out from other natural areas in the archipelago precisely because of its unspoilt state. The volcano that formed the islet has been dormant for millennia. The vegetation is sparse but hardy. The landscape has an unvarnished ruggedness, recalling how the entire coastline once was before the arrival of mass tourism.

Lobos has nothing to sell you. And that, paradoxically, makes it one of the most valuable places on Fuerteventura.

Why our hotel bears this name

Garden Bahía de Lobos is set to open in May 2027 in northern Fuerteventura. From the hotel, Lobos Island is clearly visible on the horizon. It is precisely that image — the land giving way to the ocean, the islet on the edge — that gives its name to the hotel and to the very concept of the campaign:

Where the earth meets infinity.

A new hotel, designed for those who appreciate Fuerteventura for more than just its beaches. For those who want to wake up to that view.

Fancy being among the first to book? Visit our website Garden Bahía de Lobos.