It is impossible not to have seen some of the work of Mario Entero, a man from Madrid who came to Fuerteventura 29 years ago. Mario is a professional photographer and director of photography. Previously most of his work was done abroad, but now many of his photos are taken on Fuerteventura. He also made a documentary for Greenpeace, where he not only directed the short film, but also provided the images. We recommend you to go and see it! 

Find out more about Mario, his vision when he takes pictures, his memories of what Fuerteventura was like when he arrived 29 years ago, what he likes most about the island and his favorite places (where peace reigns). Also enjoy his expressive and emotive art on Instagram: @marioentero

Tell us, who is Mario and what do you do?

I am a professional photographer and director of photography with more than 20 years of experience. As a freelancer, I have travelled all over the world capturing images for my clients. An example of my work is the documentary I made for Greenpeace, in which I collaborated to support the planet with my grain of sand, lending my images and editing in ‘Dear Mother Earth’, together with the actor Rodolfo Sancho, who lives on the island. Before the pandemic, most of my work was done abroad. However, after the big change in companies and the impact of social media on society, I now have more work on Fuerteventura.

Tell us a bit more about your work, your vision and your mission.

My mission has always been to capture ‘visual feelings’, as expressed in the slogan of my website: ‘Searching Visual Feelings’. I believe that the treatment of light and my passion for transmitting emotions through images have made me a true lover of my work. I am grateful every day to be able to make a living from what I love, something I consider a real luxury.

Apart from your work, what are you passionate about?

I came to the island 29 years ago attracted by the sea and its conditions. Surfing is one of the main reasons I decided to stay here, and the solitude of the Mal Pais makes me feel at home on the island. Two years ago, I rediscovered my love for the wind. Windsurfing was what originally brought me to the island; before settling here, I lived seven years in Tarifa. Overcrowding and the lack of good surf days made me move to La Oliva. After spending a winter on the island of Maui Hawaii I couldn’t go back to Tarifa, I wanted the same experience I had in the mecca of the sport and the Canary Islands is the European Hawaii.

Where do you come from?

I’m from Madrid, although because my father was involved in skiing, I spent little time in the capital. I hardly remember weekends in the city. My parents taught me to love nature, and I never liked traffic lights.

When did you first come to Fuerteventura?

My first visit to the island was 34 years ago, in 1990, when I came to Jandía and stayed for two months for the Speed World Cup, in which a friend of mine was participating. At that time, there were hardly any buildings; the Meliá Gorriones was one of the few that existed. I remember a Puerto del Rosario with the presence of the Legion and the giant dunes of Corralejo on my way to Lanzarote, completely devoid of vegetation and of a much larger size than we have now, invading the road every time the Trade Winds hit.

What do yo like most about Fuerteventura?

Its tranquillity. The view from the sea to the land is unique.

Where is your favourite place in the north and why?

Underwater, in many corners of the north and on the island of Lobos, where peace reigns in every corner.

What do you like most about Lajares?

Lajares is the epicentre of the north; from here, you can reach any area in no same time.

LAJARES is a unique place, with unique passionate PEOPLE.