Islote de Lobos

Islote de Lobos Nature Reserve

Fuerteventura

The small unspoiled island.


The Islet of Lobos is a small isle situated to the north of Fuerteventura, from which it is separated by around 2 Km. It houses very valuable habitats in magnificent condition.

This small island, belonging to the township of La Oliva, possesses a high landscape content, which is unique and representative of Canary geology and geomorphology. Many of the park's plant species are today protected by several norms. It houses numerous exclusive species and endemisms (such as Limonium ovalifolium canariensis), which live in habitats in magnificent condition.

Islote de Lobos Nature Reserve


Oliva, La, Fuerteventura  (Canary Islands)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:467 hectares Email:info@visitafuerteventura.com Tel.:+34 619 307 949 Tel.:+34 699 687 294 Tel.:+34 646 531 068 Website:Islote de Lobos Nature Reserve

Fuerteventura (Canary Islands):

  • Oliva, La
Useful information

What you need to know


  • Cultural information

    The town of La Oliva is one of the richest archaeological areas in Fuerteventura, which gives ample evidence of aboriginal presence in the area.One of the obligatory visits is to the petroglyphs on Tindaya Mountain, where foot-like shapes and structures predominate.

  • Environmental information

    Besides the omnipresent gulls or stone curlews, the invertebrate fauna stands out, especially the coleoptera.

  • Information for visits

    To get there, there is a boat that offers a same-day round trip, as there are no accommodations. The island can be easily explored in a few hours.