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lobos island & natural parkLobos is a little island in the northeast of Fuerteventura and is only 15 minutes away by boat from Corralejo. The name “Lobos” goes back to the time when monk seals, also known as “lobos marinos”, came to live on the island. Lobos Island was one of the first protected natural reserves in the Canary Islands, going back to the declaration of the Natural Park “Dunas de Corralejo e Islote de Lobos” in 1982.
The island rose out of the sea during the pleistocenean age due to a basaltine crack north of Fuertevenutura (Volcano of “Bayuyo”), which extended to the northeast. The highest peak is the volcanic cone of “La Caldera” (127 m). In the south east the island is a basaltic platform consisting of pebble stones, depressed areas and boulders. The highlight of the northern part are the beaches that were building up with Jandian sea deposits. Between the Lobos Island and Fuerteventura the sea bed is covered with sand streches between 5-15 metres in length. Other landscape elements to mention are the dismantled volcanic buildings of the northern coast, “Los Hornitos”, the salt marsh of “El Faro”, “El Jable de la Cocina”, the volcanic landscape of the interior and the “Hoya de las Lagunitas”. 
Apart from the Puertito (the port) and the lighthouse, sights on the island are pretty much all natural- beautiful sceneries of landscapes and coastlines. Puertito (the port) A small harbour for visiting boats and the few fishermen that live here is located on the south of the island. It is a picturesque coastline made of small rocky coves. It is as if time has stood still, the only distinguishing feature of the modern age is the architecture of the small cottages that nestle neatly in the landscape. The restaurant bearing the island's name can be found here. Faro de Martiño (lighthouse) The old lighthouse and the cottage nearby were the only buildings on the island until 1968. It provides the only shade on the island and is a nice area to have a well earned picnic after hiking up and down the mountain. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of Isla de los Lobos. The lack of facilities has meant the island's natural essence and ecology are well-preserved, making it home to many valuable bird species. Most visitors come to Isla de los Lobos for a day-trip to hike about the island and/or chill out on the beautiful beach of Playa de la Concha. The island also boasts several great surfing spots for the experienced surfers. The only way to get to to Lobos is by ferry or water taxi from Corralejo. There are also a number of boat and sailing excursions available from the harbour in Corralejo taking you around the island where you get swim, snorkel and kayak. Some tours also stop by Puertito where you'll have a chance to pop down on the island for a walk. For a more fancy experience why not hire a charter boat to explore the island? Hiking The island is only 4.4km², which means you can walk all the way around it in a few hours. Make sure you stick to the designated footpaths so as not to disturb the delicate ecological environment. Montaña La Caldera (Cauldron Mountain) If you are an avid hiker and enjoy a challenge then Montaña La Caldera should be a suitable conquest. At 127m high some people may struggle to complete the hike. However, when you get to the top the breathtaking views of the island, ocean and neighbouring Fuerteventura are well worth the walk. Make sure you bring enough food and water as well as a hat, sunglasses and a lot of sunscreen, as there is no shade and can get very hot.
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