Fuerteventura is a place with landscapes and natural resources that will surprise you. A perfect destination for those who are willing to live extreme adventures. One of the favorite aquatic activities is the snorkeling in Lobos Island, a small island with a beautiful coral reef that can be visited in ferry from the port of Corralejo.
It is the perfect place to do snorkel, one of the best ways to experience its beauty. You'll love the beautiful, clear water, and you'll get to see all kinds of marine life. There are many dive sites around, but Isla de Lobos is a good starting point.
If you're looking for a new challenge, this is an easy way to get your feet wet!
Many people are afraid to practice it because they think it requires special equipment. Although specific equipment is required, such as a mask, snorkel and fins, you can still have fun without spending a fortune.
As we know that you will not resist its charms, then we share with you five tips for you to immerse yourself in an experience like no other.
1. Pack light
The idea is that you feel like a fish in water, so it is advisable to go on the excursion with light luggage, focused on the activity that you are about to do. Of course, the basic equipment for the snorkel -mentioned above- you can't miss it.
2. Get ready to swim
You don't have to be a professional diver to enjoy the snorkeling in Lobos Island. There are great places for both beginners and experts. Although it is essential that you feel comfortable moving through the water and have basic notions of buoyancy, because although you do not have to be the best swimmer, the basis of this activity is to keep moving in the sea.
3. Feel safe
The people in charge of offering you the Excursion to Lobos Island, as well as the accompaniment in the activity, are knowledgeable about both the environment and the practice. In that sense, feel sure of their instructions, so that you can enjoy the experience. It is advisable to know what the safety gestures are to warn if any inconvenience arises, avoid swimming against the current as well as deeper waters, especially if it is the first time.
4. Breathe easy
Paying attention to your breath is key. Therefore, before entering the water it is ideal that you know and practice some basic techniques. One of them, knowing that breathing is done through the mouth, because the nose will be covered to prevent water from entering. Inside, you will listen to your breathing and you will take the rhythm, always controlling with patience and calm.
5. Respect the diversity of fauna
The waters of Isla de Lobos are crystal clear, in them you will find a diversity of fish that you can see while you do snorkel. On occasion, you will come across sea creatures that you could hardly imagine existed. For this reason, it is important to remember that they are living beings to whom respect is due and it is necessary to avoid disturbing them, as well as not dirtying the environment.
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