Islote de Fermina

Islote de Fermina

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Islote de Fermina

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Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM

Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Islote de Fermina: Quiet haven in Arrecife

El Islote de Fermina, a tranquil haven in Arrecife designed by César Manrique in the 1970s, is a recently renovated multifunctional space that blends culture, leisure, gastronomy, and nature in the Marina of Arrecife.

Within the islet, you’ll find the Arrecife Bay Interpretation Center, a room dedicated to providing visitors with an in-depth understanding of the area’s maritime environment. The islet offers a unique experience, where visitors can enjoy various daytime and nighttime activities in an unparalleled maritime setting.

Discover the History of El Islote de Fermina

The history of Puerto del Arrecife is linked to fishing activity, to its small docks and to its coastline, punctuated by islets that emerge off the coast. One of the largest of these is Fermina Islet.

The oldest name given to the land that emerges off the beach of El Reducto in the capital is Islote del Quebrado. The name Fermina, and not “de la Fermina” as some people tend to say and see it written, especially by foreign journalists, comes from the use that the Lanzarote businesswoman of the same name made of it as a shipyard and boat building site in the first decades of the last century.

The Legacy of Fermina: From the Shipyard to the Islote de Fermina

In 1918, the Navy Command granted the entrepreneur and shipowner Fermina Santana Santana an administrative concession to set up a shipyard on the Islote del Quebrado, in La Destila, next to the beach of El Reducto. There they built a sloop called “La Fermina”, as well as the popular “El Rafael”, and some other smaller vessels. Since then, this area of the capital of Lanzarote has been known as Islote de Fermina.

In 1968, the company of the now disappeared Caja de Ahorros, together with the Community of Councils of the province of Las Palmas, set up the tourist company Protucasa which, in Lanzarote, would be responsible for the construction of the Arrecife Gran Hotel (in the picture under construction), the Hotel Lancelot and the tourist complex La Santa.

César Manrique and the Islote de Fermina

Under the direction of Juan Marrero Portugués, Protucasa commissioned the artist César Manrique to fit out the Parque Islas Canarias, the gardens of the Gran Hotel and some work on the Islote de Fermina following the success of the Canarian artist with his work on Los Jameos del Agua and Lago Martiánez, in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. During that period of time, the term “Islet of Love” originated due to the practice adopted by the most uninhibited couples to visit this place to express their love.

This Islote del Quebrado, de la Fermina, or del Amor was connected to the land by a long wooden bridge that starts next to the Gran Hotel Arrecife.

A secondary toponymic element of this islet is La Punta del Callao, its eastern end, a name which, as I have heard it said, comes from this type of stone which the coastal ships of the inter-island service used to bring as ballast and throw in the vicinity before entering the Puerto del Arrecife.

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CAFETERIA

Enjoy the best panoramic views of the Bay of Arrecife.

Location and Atmosphere

The café at Islote de Fermina offers visitors stunning views of the ocean and the waterfront of Arrecife in a tranquil setting, perfect for enjoying a culinary break.

Gastronomic Offerings

A culinary proposal for everyone, where you can enjoy views of the pool and the ocean in a relaxed atmosphere.

Breakfasts: A variety of options to start the day, from light breakfasts to more substantial dishes.

Brunch: Selection of local products, fruit bowls, pastries, and delicious toast in a spectacular setting.

Appetizers: Starters to enjoy alone or to share, such as a selection of local cheeses or “papas arrugadas” with mojo.

Main courses: A combination of local ingredients, featuring the cherne with sweet potato purée and the homemade sirloin medallions with sautéed potatoes.

Cocktail: The cocktail menu has been carefully crafted, combining timeless classics with innovative creations.

Hours

Breakfast: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Menu: 12:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Dinner (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Contact:

comercial@centrosturisticos.com

Tel. +34 828 918 500


Celebrations and Meetings with a View

The best gathering in the tranquility of the bay of Arrecife

The Islote de Fermina is a unique space in the Bay of Arrecife, perfect for hosting events and meetings.

Services


The building features a café, a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace with panoramic views of the sea and the pool, and several configurable rooms with modular panels, adapting to all your needs.

Team


For more information or to plan your event, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our sales team will take care of every detail, including catering services, to ensure your event is a success.

Safety and Services

Stay Safe: Swimming in the pool is not permitted for safety reasons. The saltwater pool at Islote de Fermina is temporarily closed for swimming.

Relax with Our Service: External food or drinks are not allowed, ensuring you can fully enjoy the services offered on the island.

Capacity and Accessibility:

  • Indoor Café: 24 people
  • Terrace: 60 people
  • Outdoor Area: 1,993 people
Clothing

Appropriate Clothing: To ensure your comfort during your visit, especially during the cooler months from October to May, we recommend bringing warm clothing. This way, you can fully enjoy your experience at any time of the year!

Photography and Drone Use

Drone Use: The use of drones is not permitted on the islet. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Personal Photography: Personal photography is allowed in all our facilities, so feel free to capture your visit!

General Rules of Use

Pet Access: Pets are allowed. For more information, visit the Islote de Fermina Pet Friendly section.

Enjoy the Peace: To maintain a relaxed atmosphere, please avoid using music or other sound devices that may disturb other visitors.

Explore on Foot: Motor vehicles, such as cars and motorcycles, are not allowed on the Islote de Fermina.

Move with Care: For everyone’s safety, bicycles and scooters are not permitted in this area.

Commitment to Accessibility

Islote de Fermina offers a specially equipped room designed to provide an inclusive visual experience, particularly for visitors with reduced mobility. Through the use of technology, guests can enjoy the Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de los Verdes via videos, offering an accessible and enriching virtual tour.

info@centrosturisticos.com

828 918 500

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