Its name derives from the fact that in the past the island was inhabited by numerous sea lions, known as “sea wolves” (lobo means “wolf”), now endangered. Fishermen eliminated these animals, believing that their voracity significantly reduced the fish in the surrounding waters, as each of these animals needs between 30 and 40 kg of fish per day to survive. Efforts are currently being made to reintroduce sea lions, despite opposition from fishermen.
Is a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, covering an area of about 4.5 square kilometers, located northwest of the island of Fuerteventura. The stretch of sea that separates it is called the Bocaina Strait (Estrecho de la Bocaina), with a depth not exceeding 30 meters. The island can be easily seen from the town of Corralejo.
The islet is hosting more than 130 plant species and various bird species, including the royal seagull, the bustard, and the greater shearwater.
The islet was inhabited until 1968 by the lighthouse keeper, Antonio Hernández Páez (nicknamed Antoñito el Farero), and his family. Later, the lighthouse was restored, and since then it has operated automatically.
Los Lobos is currently uninhabited but is a constant destination for fishermen, tourists, bathers, divers, and surfers. There is a permanent maritime transport service that connects the island with Corralejo, and there is also a restaurant on the island, run by Antoñito’s descendants, where you can taste excellent fried fish and outstanding paella.
