Visit Lobos Island

Lobos Island, considered a Natural Park of the Canary Islands since 1982 and located just 2km north of Fuerteventura, is one of Fuerteventura's most admired treasures, in addition to its paradisiacal beaches. But today we want to talk specifically about this small island that never ceases to amaze all its visitors and which is one of the peculiarities that makes a trip to the island of Fuerteventura a unique and unforgettable experience.

It gets its unusual name from the presence of sea lions in the surrounding waters some years ago. And although these animals are no longer seen along its shores, it remains a beautiful place, worthy of admiration for all those who venture to visit it.
Visits to this island are organized for a maximum of 400 people per day, divided into two shifts of 200 people each, lasting 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. Although this may seem like a small number, the island's small size means you can walk around it completely in just 2 hours and 30 minutes, leaving you with the rest of the time to relax and enjoy your stay.

The journey to Lobos Island from Fuerteventura can be made from the port of Corralejo by Ferry or Watertaxi, the Ferry option being slightly cheaper and taking approximately 15-20 minutes.

If your starting point is Lanzarote , the options change slightly; you have two choices:

1. Take a boat to Fuerteventura from where you can then take the Ferry or Watertaxi mentioned above.
2. Take a direct boat trip, spotting dolphins and other marine animals that inhabit the waters of this natural habitat.
Generally, the price of a ferry or water taxi ticket is around €15 for adults and €7.50 for children between 4 and 11 years old. For Canary Island residents, the price is €12 for adults and €6 for children between 4 and 11 years old. Not bad for enjoying a pleasant day exploring this unique archipelago, don't you think?

One thing to keep in mind when planning your visit to the island is that you'll need a permit to access it, which you must request at least 5 days in advance. It's free, and you can arrange it yourself through the Fuerteventura Island Council website, or, in some cases, through ferry and water taxi companies that offer the added benefit of helping you with the process.

And you? Have you ever visited this small Canary archipelago? If not, add it to your list of excursions to take on your next vacation to one of these two Canary Islands.