If you are into the wild underwater life, we highly recommend anchorage in the clear waters of Lobos Island in the Canary Islands.
Kaif anchorage in the Canary Islands
Lobos Is a volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean owned by Spainlocated 2 kilometers north of the popular island Fuerteventura... Like its larger neighbors Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, Lobos dusty and barren. Although biologists will argue with this. The island is part of a nature reserve Chinijo Archipelago... About 130 rare plants grow here, and the bottom around the island is an amazingly beautiful protected area of reefs.
Miniature island, barely separated from the mainland Fuerteventura, and the anchorage itself is in the channel El Rio away from prevailing winds and under the watchful eye of the volcano Montaña de la Caldera... The exquisite character of this anchorage is not the land that surrounds it, but the clear water overboard.
Kaif anchorage in the Canary Islands
The anchorage is deceptively small, as the bay itself is a predominantly dangerous shallow reef. Anchor northwest of the pier 6-10 meters with an excellent sandy bottom. Here, the water is as clear as glass, it is easy to see right from the boat where the sand ends and the reef begins.
The prevailing northeasterly winds tend to pass through El Riobut the bay is protected. However, there is no place for really strong winds. However, with light northerly and northeasterly winds, this place will charm you.
Swell can interrupt a visit Lobos, and if you want to take cover quickly, then across the bay El Rio v Corralejo there is a great yacht marina, or very sheltered, but quite expensive Marina Rubiconlocated 10 miles north of the southern tip Lanzarote.
Approaching the anchorage from any direction requires a focused study of your map, as the reef stretches in several directions and there are a number of isolated cliffs at the southwest end. Regardless, this is not a difficult entrance, you just need to be careful.
Snorkeling on Lobos Island, Canary Islands, Spain
Snorkeling on Lobos Island, Canary Islands, Spain
On a very light swell, you can take a dinghy to the lagoon or beach, pull it ashore or anchor and snorkel on the reef. Alternatively, you can head southwest of the pier, where you will find a sheltered reef where you can anchor your dinghy. The water is warm and the fish are curious. As you explore the reef, you may notice that the school is at your heels. Since the reef is very shallow, you will immediately see all its beauty, from black scalars with a bright blue color, to colorful parrotfish and countless other animals.
If you would like to take a walk around the island then bring a full bottle of water as the heat can be intense. From the beach in the lagoon, follow the dusty trail through the salt marshes to the foot of the volcano Montaña de la Caldera... The ascent to the top will not take much time, but keep in mind that the path is not even in places. At 127 meters, from the top, a 360-degree view of the islands opens up Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and the reef below. It is worth any effort.
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Passenger ferries run between Corralejo and berth Lobos during the day, plus a small number of yachts are at anchor, so be careful if you want to swim. During the day, tourist catamarans also dock close to the pier, but they do not interfere.
Lobos Island, Canary Islands, Spain
Anchorages at Canary Islands small and far away, so the anchorage at the island Lobos ideal for a yacht sailing west with Lanzarote... It's quieter here than on the island Graciosaplus excellent weather conditions, but once you get here, you immediately want to dive in and see the underwater world.
Yacht cruise in the Canary Islands
Canary Islands - this is a godsend for the yachtsman. The climate of the islands is tropical trade wind, moderately hot and dry. Due to the proximity to Africa and the Sahara Desert, the wind blows on the islands in waves shergs, or local sirocco... From the northeast, trade winds constantly blow, which carry moisture and soften dryness under the influence of Africa. Influence of the Atlantic Ocean, cold Canary current, the presence of a constant anticyclone above Azores also softens the climate. Due to the current, there is little precipitation on the islands, but it is not hot here. The northern islands are greener and wetter, the southern islands are dry.
Lobos Island, Canary Islands, Spain
Overall, this is the ideal climate for most cruisers and tourists. In the Canary Islands, there is no such thing as a season, here the season is all year round. Most days on the islands are warm sunny weather, the water temperature does not drop below 20 ° C all year round, on the coast the air temperature rarely drops below 10 ° C, and rarely rises above 25 ° C in winter, and in summer the temperature is about 30 ° C. You can plan a charter to the Canary Islands all year round, but you should book a yacht in advance!
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25.10.2018
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