Isla de Lobos hiking tour from Corralejo: Volcano and lighthouse

A 4.5-square-kilometer island where the hiking loops through Roman ruins, a working lighthouse, and salt marshes before you swim.

This hiking tour departs from Corralejo port on a 15-minute ferry to Isla de Lobos, a protected natural park where you walk the full circuit with a local guide, trekking poles and fruit and water included. The route climbs the 127-meter La Caldera volcano, passes the Martiño Lighthouse (one of the oldest in the Canary Islands), crosses a salt marsh at Las Lagunitas, and ends at El Puertito's natural pools for a swim before paella lunch at the island's only restaurant. The tour runs 7 hours total, from 9:30am departure through 4:45pm return to Corralejo, with a minimum age of 12 and moderate fitness required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and sightseeing on Isla de Lobos

• Meet at Port of Corralejo
• Take ferry to Isla de Lobos
• Hike to La Calera or La Concha beach
• Visit archaeological site
• Climb La Caldera volcano
• Walk to Martiño Lighthouse
• Explore Las Lagunitas salt marsh
• Swim in El Puertito natural pools
• Enjoy paella lunch at island restaurant
• Return by boat to Corralejo
• End of tour

The experience

The ferry leaves Corralejo port at 9:45am and takes 15 minutes across turquoise water to reach the island. Once you land, the guide reserves your lunch table at the island's only restaurant, then leads you onto the hiking path. The route is a complete loop (you're not backtracking), and it covers the island's main features in sequence: first the beaches at La Calera or La Concha, where an archaeological site marks a Roman settlement that produced purple dye centuries ago. Then the climb up La Caldera volcano to its 127-meter summit for views across the strait back to Fuerteventura.

From the volcano you head north to the Martiño Lighthouse, a working beacon and one of the oldest in the Canary Islands. The path then crosses Las Lagunitas, a salt marsh thick with endemic vegetation, before dropping down to El Puertito: a small former fishing village where the natural pools are deep enough to swim. This is where most people cool off before the walk back to the ferry. You board at 4:15pm and return to Corralejo by 4:45pm, but not before lunch: paella served at the restaurant with unobstructed sea views, included in the price. Trekking poles are provided, and the guide carries fruit and water for the hike.

The island itself is barely 4.5 square kilometers, named for the monk seals that lived here until the last century. Its volcanic landscape, endemic plants and animals, and the clarity of the surrounding water are why it became a protected natural park. The hike is moderate (you're climbing a volcano and walking the full perimeter), so a reasonable level of fitness matters. The minimum age is 12, and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry transportation to Isla de Lobos.
• a local hiking guide in English or Spanish.
• trekking poles.
• fruit and water during the hike.
• paella lunch at the island restaurant with sea views.
• civil liability, accident and emergency insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesMondayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Small groups work best here (you're hiking the full loop with one guide, not split across multiple departures), so the pace stays steady and the guide can point out the Roman site and the lighthouse without rushing. The 7-hour day suits anyone who wants a complete island experience (volcano, archaeology, a swim, lunch) without needing hotel pickup or a longer commitment.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the ferry ride from Corralejo to Isla de Lobos?

The ferry takes about 15 minutes from Corralejo port to the island, crossing turquoise water with clear views the whole way.

What is the Roman archaeological site on the island?

The site at La Calera or La Concha beach dates back to ancient Roman settlement on Isla de Lobos, where the Romans established production of purple dye. The guide shows you the location during the hike.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, at El Puertito, a small former fishing village with natural pools deep enough for swimming. Most hikers cool off here before the return ferry.

What is included in the tour price?

Round-trip ferry transportation, a local hiking guide, trekking poles, fruit and water during the hike, and paella lunch at the island restaurant are all included. Civil liability and accident insurance are also covered.

How high is the volcano we climb?

La Caldera volcano is 127 meters high. The summit offers views across the strait to Fuerteventura and over the full island.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 12. Travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness, and the tour is not recommended for those with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.