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May 2026 | Gazette Life | 37DAY TRIP TO LOBOS Isla de Lobos means Island of Wolves, but there have never been any wolves on the small island. Instead, there were monk seals - lobos marinos in Spanish- which were hunted to extinction hundreds of years ago. The island was the base where conquistadores settled before invading Fuerteventura in 1405, and there are signs that the Romans settled on the island even earlier to collect the shellfish that provided the precious purple dye called purpura. In the 70s there were plans to develop the island for tourism, and there were even rumours that Frank Sinatra wanted to build a casino there. Fortunately, nothing came of them and today the island only has one official resident. To get to Lobos from Lanzarote, start at Playa Blanca, where you can hire a private charter or take two ferries. We%u2019d recommend the light Lineas Romero ferry, which scoots across quickly and disembarks much faster than the larger passenger The Isla de Lobos is the island that looks like an upside-down spoon that you can see from many points in the south of Lanzarote. It lies just off the coast of Fuerteventura, and is a day trip you won%u2019t forget in a hurry.ferries. Once at Corralejo harbour, you can hire another ferry for the short 15-minute trip to Lobos. You%u2019ll climb off onto the pier near the tiny hamlet of El Puertito, used by fishermen in the summer months and home to the only restaurant on the island, as well as some lovely bathing pools. From there, it%u2019s up to you what to do with your day.Active types can hike through a unique landscape of fascinating salt marshes and weird little volcanic cones called hornitos (little ovens) to the impressive lighthouse at the top of the island; or they can head for the 127-metre volcano called La Caldera, which is the highest point on the island.If you%u2019re not feeling so active, just head left to the Playa La Concha, a gorgeous, sheltered strip of golden sand with perfect bathing waters, where you can relax on one of the remotest beaches in the Canaries. Don%u2019t forget to take decent footwear, plenty of water, sun protection and maybe some snacks, and be sure not to miss your ferry back. A camera is a must, too. Lobos lives in the memory for a long time, but you%u2019ll cherish reminders of this strange and beautiful place. Playa La Concha with La Caldera in the background.
