La Graciosa (Canary Islands) travel guide: Best things to see and do [with map]

La Graciosa, the eighth Canary Island (barely recognized as such in 2018) despite being the smallest hides, in its 29 km2, some of the most beautiful beaches of the archipelago. Disembarking in La Graciosa is entering island mode where the days can be lived barefoot (its sandy roads, unpaved, and the absence of cars invite to such) and, above all, without haste, with the swimsuit always on and the bike ready to pedal. Of course, if you want to experience it this way, try to avoid the peak of summer because its popularity has made it saturated with visitors those days (and in the other months of the year its climate is as or more appealing).

In this guide we tell you the best things to see and do in La Graciosa in one day from Lanzarote, in two days or, as we recommend, in three days (and if you can stay more days to relax, you will not regret it). Besides telling you everything you can see and do on the island, we also tell you where to rent your bike to explore it or hire a 4×4 cab, where to stay and where to eat to make the most of your trip to the island.

RandomTIP: Given the proximity to Lanzarote and that to get to La Graciosa you will have to go through Lanzarote, try to visit both islands in the same trip(the ferry ride between the two islands takes about 30 min.). Book your ferry with Líneas Romero here.

Basic facts for traveling to La Graciosa

La Graciosa is part of the Natural Park of the Chinijo Archipelago and Marine Reserve of La Graciosa and the Northern Islets of Lanzarote. Although in 2018 La Graciosa was recognized as the eighth inhabited island of the Canary Islands (ceasing to be considered as an islet), the island belongs (and depends administratively) on the Lanzarote municipality of Teguise, being the only one of the Canary Islands that does not have its own island council. It is the least populated island of the eight Canary Islands and, by its sand and dirt roads, not asphalted, no cars can circulate (only authorized 4×4, cabs for visitors and locals). A small paradise that, let’s hope, will remain like this for many years to come.

Currency: Euro

Language: Spanish

Population: 718 (in 2022)

Daily budget: From 60€/day per person (approx.) for a weekend trip. More budget information here.

Weather: Nice all year round (we went in January and bathed in the sea all 3 days) but if you do not want to take the risk, it is advisable to go between May and October to enjoy its beaches with good temperature, learn more about when to visit here.

Accommodation: Most of the options to stay are located in Caleta de Sebo, the island’s main town, although if you are staying for more than a couple of nights you can consider a beach cottage in Pedro Barba. We detail more about where to stay in this section of the guide.

Duration: Minimum one day, ideal 3 days to get to know the island well but if you want to stay more days to rest, on a small island without paved roads, you will not regret it. In this section we propose specific itineraries of 1, 2 or 3 days on the island.

How to get there: There are no direct flights to La Graciosa as there is no airport so the only way to get to the island is by boat from Órzola (Lanzarote) – there are several ferries a day and you can book your return ferry directly here. To get to Lanzarote by plane as cheaply as possible, we recommend you use flight comparators such as Skyscanner and Kiwi and be flexible with dates.

How to get around: It is not allowed to take your car to La Graciosa, besides the island has no paved roads. The ways to get around the island are walking, cycling or taking a 4X4 cab. Here we leave you specific contacts of rental companies.

Time zone: UTC +1. The time in La Graciosa and in the whole Canary Islands is one hour less than in the mainland (Spain).

When to visit La Graciosa

La Graciosa enjoys a mild climate all year round, so any time of the year is pleasant to visit the island, although the probability of beach weather is higher in the central months of the year (summer). We recommend avoiding the months of July, August and typical vacation periods (Christmas and Easter): La Graciosa has become fashionable in recent years and at those times it is saturated by the number of visitors, even generating supply problems). Although if you want to be in La Graciosa when it celebrates its biggest party, aim to be on July 16th for the boat of the Virgin during the Feast of the Virgen del Carmen (also called Virgen del Mar), patron saint of La Graciosa, although the party also celebrates San Felipe, also patron saint of the island.

Month	Minimum temperature	Maximum temperature	Water temperature (average)	Rainy days
January	12º	22º	19º	2
February	12º	23º	18º	2
March	13º	24º	18º	2
April	14º	24º	19º	1
May	15º	26º	19º	0
June	16º	27º	21º	0
July	18º	29º	21º	0
August	19º	30º	22º	0
September	19º	29º	23º	1
October	17º	28º	22º	1
November	15º	25º	21º	2
December	13º	23º	20º	3
Month	Minimum temperature	Maximum temperature	Water temperature (average)	Rainy days

In our case, we visited La Graciosa in mid-January, and we had great weather that allowed us to enjoy its beaches and trails.

How to get to La Graciosa

There are no direct flights to La Graciosa (as there is no airport on the island) so you can only go from Órzola (Lanzarote) to Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa) by ferry, which takes about 30 minutes.

There are 2 ferry companies that make the trip: Líneas Romero or Biosfera Express and both operate every day of the year. Both companies have free private parking where you can leave your car near the pier of Órzola (Lanzarote). At Randomtrip we went with Líneas Romero and bought the ferry tickets here.

There are several ferries a day (you can book your ferry directly with Líneas Romero here): the first ferry leaves at 08:30 from Órzola (Lanzarote) and the last ferry leaves Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa) at 19:00h (from 01/05 to 31/10) or at 18:00h (from 01/11 to 30/04).

To reach Lanzarote, it is ideal that you use flight comparators such as Skyscanner and Kiwi and be flexible with dates.

How many days to stay in La Graciosa

Do not be fooled by its size. Despite being the smallest Canary Island, we recommend you to stay at least two nights in La Graciosa to make the daily plans that we recommend in this guide. Of course, if you can just go to spend the day from Lanzarote and see a part of the island, you will not regret it. Also, if you are looking for a beach vacation, relax and a good book in your backpack, the truth is that this small island without cars or paved roads, where you can walk to beaches with crystal clear waters and with few but good options to eat, seems to us a great plan to spend several days.

Although in our opinion the ideal is to spend at least a couple of nights staying on the island to enjoy it in peace and quiet, if you consider visiting La Graciosa on a day trip from Lanzarote, this tour includes pick up and transfers from your accommodation in Lanzarote, ferry to and from La Graciosa and sailboat ride along the amazing beaches in La Graciosa (lunch and open bar of beer, sangria, soft drinks and water included).

Things to see and do in La Graciosa

Here we leave you a summary of all the things to see and do in La Graciosa divided into 3 routes, and below you have the map and specific information of each place.

Map of La Graciosa

Here we leave you a Google Maps map with all the places to visit in La Graciosa included in this guide, so you can take it with you on your smartphone during your trip. We have classified with colors the 3 routes proposed in this guide (Blue for the southern route, Red for the northern route, Green for the central route to Barranco de Los Conejos).

You can also download a tourist and road map (not paved) of La Graciosa here (click to download it in larger size and resolution) (source: Cicar).

South Route: the beaches south of Caleta de Sebo

On the South route we go to the south of La Graciosa to visit Playa Francesa and Playa de la Cocina, also known as Playa de la Montaña Amarilla (the best beach in La Graciosa for swimming), with the possibility to climb Montaña Amarilla to enjoy the views.

This route can be done:

• On foot: In this link you can find info to hike from Caleta de Sebo to Playa de la Cocina passing by Playa Francesa. It is less than 5 km (4.7 km approx.), it takes about 1:30h and, despite being classified as low difficulty, from what we were told it is a hard walk because of the type of terrain you walk on (sand) and without shadows.
• By bike: if walking is already hard, imagine cycling. The truth is that, although some people do it, in Randomtrip we do not recommend you to do this route by bike because there are areas of the road with a lot of sand where it is difficult to go with the bike and because the price of renting the bike to go to spend the day in the south is the same price as the 4×4 round trip. Even so, if you are up for it, here you have more info about the bike route.
• By 4×4 cab: they leave from the Caleta de Sebo pier, charge 10€ per person round trip (you have to agree the pick up time with the driver) and in 10 minutes you arrive at Playa Francesa. This is the option we used in RandomTrip and the one we recommend you. The cab drops you off at Playa Francesa and picks you up, at the time you agree, at the same point so if you want to go to Playa de Cocina (or up to Montaña Amarilla) you will do that part walking (and we highly recommend it).

In our case we did this route on the first day (the first afternoon as we arrived on the 13:30 boat).

Below in the section How to move in La Graciosa we provide contacts and prices to rent bicycles and hire 4×4 cabs in La Graciosa.

Playa del Salado

The closest beach to Caleta de Sebo is Playa del Salado which is, in fact, the only place where camping is allowed on the island (when we went there camping was not allowed but, in case it opens soon, you can check and book your pitch on the national parks website).

If you want to see the sunset on the beach without going too far from Caleta de Sebo, it will take you about 20 minutes walking here.

Playa La Francesa

The road continues to the beach of La Lajita, a small beach that joins the famous Playa de la Francesa. When you reach the Lagunita and Baja de la Peña, there is a lagoon of calm waters where you can swim and where it is common to see birds looking for food in the shallow waters. Then continue along the beach to its western end to reach the beach of La Francesa, fine golden sand and sheltered from the winds and the prevailing sea currents, ideal for swimming.

Playa La Francesa. Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Of course, this beach, being the best beach for a dip near Caleta de Sebo, is usually the most crowded (especially in summer). If you keep walking, besides being able to contemplate the beauty of the beach from above, you can reach the next beach, our favorite in the area.

Playa de La Cocina (Montaña Amarilla)

Finally you will reach what is, in our opinion, the best beach of La Graciosa for swimming, next to the photogenic Montaña Amarilla: Playa de La Cocina. The waters of this beach are super clear and the view from the top is breathtaking. In addition, this beach is a diving spot and an excellent place to watch the sunset in the sea.

Playa de La Cocina. Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Climbing Montaña Amarilla

If, in addition to enjoying a good swim in clear waters, you want to contemplate the views from the top of Montaña Amarilla (yellow mountain), you can do it from the Playa de la Cocina. However, keep in mind that this linear route of less than 1 km (0.9 km, round trip 1.8 km) is considered of high difficulty because, in addition to the heat and no shadows, it exceeds 130 meters of slope in less than 1 km, of which about 300 meters of the total 900 meters are on difficult terrain.

To get there, leave the crosspaths near Playa de La Cocina and climb about 600 meters in a northerly direction, ignoring the paths that go off to the right, until you reach a crosspaths. There, turn left, avoiding the path that enters the island in a northerly direction and, a few meters later, turn left again, avoiding the path that goes down to the Hoyas de Chó Manuel. In about 150 m the path turns again about 90º to the left to take the line of maximum slope towards the top of the volcano. During this last stretch and at the top be very careful to avoid falls and landslides. When you arrive, the reward: you will get one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Natural Park of the Chinijo Archipelago. More info about the route here.

North Route: circular route passing by Pedro Barba

In this route we will make a circle around the north of La Graciosa, starting and ending in Caleta de Sebo and passing by several beaches.

This route can be done:

• On foot: In this link you find info to make the circular route through the north of La Graciosa walking, being the starting point and return point Caleta de Sebo. It is approximately 16 km with a difference in altitude of 23o m, which will take about 5 hours with stops to rest, bathe and take pictures. Despite being classified as low difficulty, from what we were told it is a hard hike because of the type of terrain you walk on (sand) in some parts of the route and, in addition, without shadows.
• By bike: The most recommended and the one we did in Randomtrip. You go on your own time and stopping wherever you want on the route with the most impressive landscapes we saw on the island. It took us about 7 hours (with lots of stops, of course) and below we detail the time it took us to get to each point with a normal bike, not electric:
  • Caleta de Sebo – Baja del Ganado: 35min
  • Baja del Ganado – Las Conchas: 10min
  • Las Conchas – Parking Arco: 25min
  • Parking Arco – Lambra Beach: 5min
  • Beach Lambra – Pedro Barba: 45min
  • Pedro Barba – Caleta de Sebo: 55min
• By 4×4 cab: There are two cab routes: the short one (1:30h) and the long one (2:30h), and prices also vary. Both routes pass through the main points of the route (although in the short route the stops are just to take a picture, you will not have time to swim) and remember that it is a cab service, not a guide. The 4×4 Taxi is private for those who hire it, not shared.
  • Short route (1:30h). Price of the Taxi from 1 to 4 people: 130€* (you pay the same for 1, 2, 3 or 4 people, being that each additional person up to the 8 people allowed per cab will pay 32,50€*).
  • Long route (2:30h). Cab fare from 1 to 4 persons: 171€* (you pay the same for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons, being that each additional person up to 6 persons allowed per cab will pay 36€*).

*Prices may vary so it is best to check and confirm when booking.

Below in the section How to move in La Graciosa we provide contacts and prices to rent bicycles and hire 4×4 cabs in La Graciosa.

In our case, we did the route number 3, circular route through the north of the island, our second day, and it took us the whole day doing it with a lot of calm and stops. There are several aspects to take into account when making a bike route through La Graciosa, in this section of the guide we detail them.

Below is the information for each stop:

Playa Baja del Ganado

The first stop on our northern route (clockwise) by bike is the Playa Baja del Ganado. Although it is not as spectacular as its “neighbor” Las Conchas (which we will tell you about in a moment), it is where there are always fewer people (some of the cyclists don’t even stop here) and where, if the sea is not particularly rough, you can take your first dip of the day with great caution in a small puddle that forms on the shore of the sea.

At Randomtrip, when we went, the sea was not inviting so we had to wait a little longer to take our first Atlantic swim of the day.

We remind you that bathing is not recommended in all these beaches on the west coast, so don’t risk it.

Playa de Las Conchas

Undoubtedly, Playa de Las Conchas is the most photogenic beach of the island and is located behind Montaña Bermeja: huge, with a large dune and the islet of Montaña Clara in the background. When we went there it was red flagged (and as we were told, it usually is) because the sea is strong here and there are many currents, so bathing is not recommended.

Playa de Las Conchas. Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

There are some semicircles of volcanic stone for protection in windy conditions.

Arco de los Caletones

For our next stop we have to park the bike and walk about 300 meters until we find an area with basaltic columns and a beautiful volcanic arch above the sea, the Arco de los Caletones. We can see the islet of Alegranza while we take a deep breath and contemplate the force of the sea against the basaltic formations. With luck, as in Randomtrip, you may even see a rainbow. As we move along the coast, Roque del Este also looms and Montaña Clara can be seen to the left.

Next to it, in the hollows before the arch, where the water rises when the sea is rough, we were transported to what we had seen (and experienced) a few days before, in the Hervideros de Lanzarote.

Arco de Los Caletones. Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Playa Lambra and Playa del Ámber

Playa Lambra is the northernmost beach of the island and Playa del Ámbar is right next to it. Both have an extensive sandy beach and dunes and a view of the islet of Alegranza and the roque del Oeste. Precisely because they are northern beaches you will find that the sea is rougher than in other parts of La Graciosa, so they are not ideal beaches for swimming.

Lambra and Ámbar beaches. Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Pedro Barba

This small village called Pedro Barba was the first settlement on the island, emerging in 1880 in the heat of a fish salting factory and it seemed like an oasis to us as we arrived on our bicycle route.

In addition to its beautiful houses with the typical construction of the area where nobody seems to live but where you can stay for a vacation (take a look here although most options are for a minimum of 5 nights), what really caught our attention was its beach with very calm and transparent waters, where if the weather is good you will want to go directly to take a dip.

In January, when we visited La Graciosa, we had an incredible day and we can tell you that this beach was where the water temperature was the best, we didn’t want to leave! It was precisely here that we chose to eat the sandwiches we brought for the road without haste and, since we stayed overnight on the island and we did not have to return the bikes until sunset, we stayed the last people enjoying the beach and the peaceful village, before making the stretch that we found the hardest on the bike, back to Caleta de Sebo.

Pedro Barba. Photo by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Route from Caleta de Sebo to Barranco de Los Conejos

In this walking route we go to one of the less visited but equally incredible beaches of La Graciosa: Barranco de Los Conejos. In our case we decided to do it walking, it is a flat path always close to the sea from Caleta de Sebo, passing through several coves to reach this wonderful beach.

It is approximately 7 km (round trip) in which it takes between 40 and 60 min walking from Caleta de Sebo to Barranco de os Conejos, the same to return (just under 2 hours in total). The whole walk is by the sea, a real pleasure.

After approximately 3km we arrived at the Playa Barranco de los Conejos, which we enjoyed in solitude because when we went there was no one else doing the route.

We made the route our last day on the island, before returning to Lanzarote on the 15:00h boat.

Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Barranco de Los Conejos

Barranco de Los Conejos is a tiny nudist beach, and at Randomtrip, on a Thursday in January, we enjoyed it completely alone, with delicious water to swim in.

Caleta de Sebo

The main village of Graciosa, where you will find the local population and all the services available (accommodation, restaurants, stores, bike rental, etc).

It has a museum, Museo Chinijo, where we learned about the biodiversity of the Natural Park of the Chinijo Archipelago and Marine Reserve of La Graciosa and the Northern Islets of Lanzarote. It says at the entrance that it is the smallest museum in the world, we do not know if it is true but it is probably the smallest museum in the Canary Islands. There we learned about the cetaceans (resident or migratory) that inhabit these waters, about salt (did you know that the word salary comes from salt because the Roman soldiers received part of their pay in salt?) and also about the aloe vera of the archipelago.

Island life is the better life. Randomtrip postcards from Caleta de Sebo:

Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved.

Where to stay in La Graciosa

Practically all the accommodations are located in Caleta de Sebo, the island’s main town, except for one or another in Pedro Barba that we recommend only in case you stay several days relaxing on the island (not in case you stay one or two nights) as they are accommodations that usually have a minimum stay of 5 nights. Due to the popularization of the island, it is almost essential to book in advance and keep in mind that, even in Caleta de Sebo, many accommodations require a minimum of 2 nights.

There is also the option of bringing your tent and camping in the only permitted area, the El Salado Beach Camping Area, although it is currently closed. You can check here, on the National Parks camping reservation website and book when it opens.

At Randomtrip we stayed at the Graciosamar Apartments (from 90€/night for up to 5 people) taking into account that we booked very late and most of the best value for money options were already booked. Still, the apartment had what we needed for the two nights we stayed on the island: it was clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spacious with a hot water shower. The apartment also had a balcony-terrace with sun loungers where we could relax (although ours did not have a sea view) and a kitchen where we could cook breakfast, snacks for the beach or dinner, although in Randomtrip, to be honest, we barely used it.

Other recommended accommodations in Caleta de Sebo:

• Apartamentos Herederos Lm (from 59€/night): one of the best priced options in Caleta de Sebo, with apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
• Apartment Chinijo (from 60€/night up to 118€/night in high season, minimum stay 2 nights): one of the cheapest apartments we found in Caleta de Sebo, with one bedroom, bathroom and kitchen with coffee maker. Everything you need.
• La Graciosa Camelia Beach Vistas Mar (from 95€/night):
• La Graciosa Magnolia Evita Beach, Frente Mar (from 96€/night): 1 bedroom apartment with terrace and sea views
• Caléndola Primera Linea de Mar (from 99€/night): small aparthotel with terrace and one-bedroom apartments. Continental breakfast included

Accommodations for a few days of relaxation in Pedro Barba:

• Villa Ocean View (178€/night, minimum stay 5 nights): a 4-bedroom villa for up to 8 people.
• Seaside Villa La Graciosa: 197€/night, minimum stay 3 nights): another villa with 4 bedrooms for up to 8 people.
• Villa Flores (220€/night, minimum stay of 2 nights): a 4-bedroom house for up to 9 people
• Beachfront La Graciosa Pedro Barba (249€/night, minimum stay 5 nights): a 3-bedroom house for up to 10 people

And if you feel like something different, how about statying on a boat in La Graciosa? Can you imagine waking up in the sea, having breakfast with a view and taking a dip and snorkeling as soon as you wake up? You have two options to do it in La Graciosa:

• Magnifico barco en La Graciosa (from 127€/night): the one that seems to us the best option if you decide to embark, literally, in the adventure of sleeping on a boat because this boat has 3 bedrooms where you can sleep up to 6 people, equipped kitchen and bathroom with shower.
• Babieca (from 171€/night depending on the season): the Babieca is a boat with 2 bedrooms (one with a bed, the other with a sofa-bed) that can sleep up to 4 people, with a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, although it does not have a shower, so we would only recommend a stay of one or two nights maximum (stays of 1 night are allowed).

Find more accommodations in La Graciosa here

* The prices mentioned may vary according to the season and may also be updated, so we recommend that you go directly to the link of each accommodation to check them.

Best restaurants in La Graciosa

All the restaurants mentioned above are logically located in Caleta de Sebo:

• Rosa’s La Lía: the place where we had breakfast every morning, next to our Graciosamar apartment, since the breakfast was delicious, it had several options including fruit and bread with tomato as we like, and also with pastries and cold meats. It is not the cheapest in Caleta de Sebo (8€/tray with juice and coffee included) but it is the most complete and ideal if you are going to make physical effort on the bike route.

• Panadería Quela: where we bought the sandwiches (3€/each) for our route through the north of the island by bike. They were quite tasty.
• Girasol Casa Margucha: this was the restaurant where we toasted the second and last night with our favorite volcanic malvasia wine from neighboring Lanzarote, Bermejo, accompanying a correct rice. The service was exquisite, both people who served us were charming. We were surprised by the positive. We paid 50€ for 2 people, Bermejo and dessert included.

• Enriqueta: the opposite happened to us with this restaurant. We were recommended to go here the first night on the island and the truth is that upon arrival the restaurant seemed to be one of the best looking in Caleta de Sebo. Well, it was a disaster. Not because of the food itself, but because from the moment we sat down, it took 1:30 hours to bring us what we ordered (it is not a restaurant with many tables and it was not full). We had to call attention (something we do not usually do) because we saw all the other tables served (and several of them arriving at the restaurant long after) and, after ignoring us on the first 2 occasions, they finally recognized that our order had been lost and had not passed to the kitchen. Anyone can have a mistake and the truth is that the food was delicious (when it finally arrived, we were also very hungry…) but the attention was not what we wanted and even less so in a mishap. We paid 45€ for a starter, a main course, and a bottle of wine for the wait that took forever.
• El Veril: it was with our feet buried in the sand and enjoying a great grilled fish and a cold beer that we said goodbye to the island before taking the ferry back to Lanzarote. Of course, ask the price of the fish before to not have a surprise (ours was 40€, accompanied by papas arrugás and salad).
• El Varadero: we didn’t get to try this one because one night it was full and the other night it was closed, but we were told it was quite good. We will try it next time.
• La Caletilla Casa Chano: we didn’t try it either, but the very nice (and funny) driver of the 4×4 that took us there the first day recommended it to us. Local recommendation, then.
• Mesón de la Tierra: the last recommendation that we didn’t have time to try, so we can’t say much about it.

La Graciosa Itineraries

Things to see and do in La Graciosa in one day: round trip ferry from Lanzarote on the same day

• If you only have a few hours on the island and you have to return, at most, on the last ferry at 19:00h (from 01/05 to 31/10) or at 18:00h (from 01/11 to 30/04) we would recommend one of these two options (or both if you go on the first boat and return on the last one and you don’t mind the hassle to see everything quickly):
  • Go by 4×4 cab to Playa la Francesa and from there walk to Playa de la Cocina and go up to Montaña Amarilla.
  • Hire the short (1:30h) or long (2:30h) route by 4×4 Taxi to get to know the north of the island and enjoy a few hours of beach in Caleta de Sebo.
• If you prefer not to have to organize anything and hire an excursion we propose you this tour that includes pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Lanzarote, ferry to and from La Graciosa and sailboat ride along the amazing beaches in La Graciosa (lunch and open bar of beer, sangria, soft drinks and water included).

Round trip ferry and sailboat ride along the beaches of La Graciosa in this tour that includes pick up and transfers from your accommodation in Lanzarote, round trip ferry to La Graciosa and sailboat ride.

Things to see and do in La Graciosa in two days (and one night)

• Day 1: Arrive by ferry early in the morning and make the route by bike through the north of the island or, in case of late arrival, by 4X4 cab. Dinner and overnight in Caleta de Sebo
• Day 2: In the morning, hire a 4×4 cab service to Playa Francesa to visit both Playa Francesa and Playa de la Cocina. Lunch in Caleta de Sebo and ferry back to Lanzarote.

Things to see and do in La Graciosa in three days (and two nights): our recommended option

• Day 1: Ferry from Lanzarote to La Graciosa, Check in at the accommodation (and Lunch in Caleta de Sebo in case you arrive before lunch). Hire a 4×4 cab to go to Playa de la Francesa with pick up after sunset. Take a dip at Playa de la Francesa and walk to Playa de la Cocina. Enjoy the best waters of the island or hike the Montaña Amarilla trail. Enjoy the sunset and return by 4X4 to Caleta de Sebo. Dinner and overnight in Caleta de Sebo.
• Day 2: Bicycle route through the north of the island of approximately 7 hours (bring snacks for lunch). Dinner and overnight in Caleta de Sebo.
• Day 3: After breakfast, walk to the beach Barranco de los Conejos for a dip (round trip less than 2h). Visit to the Chinijo Museum. Check out of the accommodation and lunch near the Caleta de Sebo pier. Return by ferry to Lanzarote.

Get inspired by the Instagram stories of our trip to La Graciosa

If you want to get inspired by our live adventures, we have saved on our Randomtrip_Blog Instagram (do you follow us yet?), in highlights, a selection of what we did during the days we spent in La Graciosa.

If you click on this link you will be able to see the videos we recorded in several of the points we recommend in this guide.

Getting around La Graciosa

Cars are not allowed in La Graciosa so the best way to move around is on foot, by bicycle or by 4×4 cab.

At Randomtrip we tried all three ways (4×4 on the first day, biking on the second day and walking on the third day).

Where to rent bicycles in La Graciosa

At Randomtrip we rented the bikes at La Molina Bike and we loved it. The service, the attention and the good disposition of the charming Demelza make that we can only recommend this service. They are located next to the restaurant Enriqueta

These are the prices of the different types of bicycles:

• 10€/all day old bike
• 15€/all day new bike
• 35€/all day electric bicycle

Remember to check the condition of the bike you rent and check at the time of rental that everything is working properly. Also remember that it is not allowed to access the beaches with the bicycle (leave the bike in the bicycle parking enabled for such that there are at the entrances of each beach) and that you are responsible for the bike and the infractions that you can commit, not the company that rented it to you.

Where to hire 4×4 cab service in La Graciosa

The truth is that being such a small island, where everyone knows each other and, in general, super friendly, it was not difficult to hire a cab upon arrival. Even so, here we leave you the contact of the authorized cab companies in La Graciosa:

• Safari Taxi Aarón, Tel: +34 680 563 008
• Jeep Safari, Tel: +34 679 453 616
• Safari Taxi, Tel: +34 622 653 815
• Safaris La Graciosa, Tel: +34 656 182 063
• Safari Tour JM, Tel: +34 606 741 175
• Safari Taxi Acaymo, Tel: +34 683 305 459
• Safari Taxi Marcial, Tel: +34 664 494 333

Where to leave the rented car in Órzola (Lanzarote) to visit La Graciosa

Don’t worry because there are many of us who want to leave the car in a safe place while we enjoy the eighth Canary Island where cars are not allowed. In our case, we left our rental car for two nights while we went to explore La Graciosa. Both ferry companies that make the journey, Líneas Romero and Biosfera Express, have free private parking next to the Órzola pier from where the ferries depart (a space of land enabled as parking to leave the cars before taking the boat), a free service included in the ferry ticket. Buy your round trip ferry with Líneas Romero here and leave your rental car without problems.

How much does it cost to visit La Graciosa?

Making an approximate budget is always a complicated task because it depends greatly on factors such as your travel style, what you prefer to prioritize, whether you will be cooking at home or eating out, and in what season you travel, but here’s an approximation to give you an idea:

• Ferry to La Graciosa (+Flight to Lanzarote): the ferry ride to La Graciosa from Lanzarote is 28€ round trip per person. If you are not yet in Lanzarote, keep in mind that with low cost companies like Ryanair and Easyjet you can find flights from 50 € round trip per person, from the mainland Spain or other European capitals.
• Bike rental: between 15€ (new bike) and 35€ (electric bike) per day all day (in our case we only rented a new bike for one day since we walked the rest of the routes).
• 4×4 Tour: from 10€/person depending on the tour and the duration.
• Accommodation: from 60€/night for a room with private bathroom or apartment with kitchen.
• Restaurant meals: between 15€ and 30€ per person, depending on the type of portions and/or dinner.
• Beach meals (sandwiches or tapas): between €3 and €10 per person

Therefore, you can aim for the trip to La Graciosa to be approximately between 60€ and 150€/day per person (depending greatly on your travel style) with accommodation, meals, bike on the island and round trip ferry from Lanzarote included. Flight to Lanzarote not included.

Recommendations to visit La Graciosa as a responsible tourist

• Respect the fauna and flora. If you see a terrestrial or marine animal , do not touch it, do not harm it, do not scare it, and do not feed it. Do not interfere in their natural processes contributing to the alteration of their behavior. Remember, also, that in La Graciosa there are unique species in the world.
• Do not leave the marked trails and use only authorized routes. Off-trail traffic causes damage to vegetation and soil, favoring erosion.
• When riding a bicycle remember that:
  • It is not allowed to access the beaches with the bicycle (leave the bike in the bicycle parking enabled for such that there are at the entrances of each beach).
  • Give priority to pedestrians (walkers) and obey the indications of the guards and agents of the Authority.
  • Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road and your ability to avoid accidents and skidding.
  • Check the condition of the bike you rent and check at the time of rental that everything is working properly.
  • You are responsible for the bicycle and any infractions you may commit, not the company that rented it to you.
  • Select and ride the routes according to your physical and technical capacity and inform the bike rental store which route you are going to do, and find out about its technical aspects (difficulty, duration, etc.) and the weather forecast for the day.

• Respect the rules of the Natural Park of the Chinijo Archipelago and the Marine Reserve of La Graciosa and the Islets to the North of Lanzarote. Remember that it is not allowed to:
  • Camping (except in the Camping Area of El Salado Beach, currently closed but you can check here and book when it opens).
  • Make fire, incompatible with the conservation of the Protected Natural Area.
  • Spearfishing or Shellfishing (and if it is Recreational Fishing only with a valid license and always respecting the size and weight of the catch).
• Respect other people and the island: do not play your music loudly on the beach (if you want to listen to music, wear headphones), do not leave traces: pick up trash, do not throw cigarette butts, etc. Leave the beach better than you found it.
• Do not risk yourself: on some beaches, especially north/west facing beaches where the sea is more open, bathing is dangerous due to strong currents and, depending on the time of year, there is no lifeguard.
• Consume Local: if you consume local products from La Graciosa you will be helping not only the island’s economy but also its sustainability and safer landscapes. In the fish market of Caleta de Sebo you can buy fresh fish, collaborating with the professional fishermen of La Graciosa.
• Be responsible when visiting a place: a large influx of people to a certain site can have a negative impact so do not climb the volcanic formation/tree/monument you are visiting, do not paint on its walls, avoid touching and, out of respect for the rest of the people visiting the place, do not make noise or “monopolize” the place with your photos.
• Always travel with travel insurance: medical expenses, theft or problems with your plane on a trip can cost you a lot of money, so the ideal is to take out travel insurance. At Randomtrip we always use IATI and we recommend it. If you purchase your insurance through this link you have a 5% discount.

Useful Apps for traveling to La Graciosa

We recommend some applications that will be useful on your trip to the island to have on your cell phone:

• Windy (Android / iOS / Web): essential app in our travels, it allows you to see forecasts of rain, clouds, wind, etc. to help you plan your days based on the weather (as there are places that lose a lot depending on the weather). Obviously the forecasts are not 100% reliable. It also shows the available webcams
• Google Maps (Android / iOS): is the one we use to save / classify all the places we want to go / have gone and as GPS in rental cars. You can see other people’s opinions of the places, photos, restaurant menus, telephone number to contact them, etc.
• Maps.me (Android / iOS): application similar to Google Maps but works offline (although Google Maps can also work offline, this one works better) and in many cases has information that Google Maps does not have, especially trails.

Checklist: what to bring in your backpack/suitcase for your trip to La Graciosa

Here is a list of must-haves you can’t forget to take with you on your trip to the island:

• A  reusable water bottle like one of these to carry water with you all the time and void single-use plastic.
• Water Shoes like these ones, ideal for not hurting your feet when entering the water or not touching the ground. Keep in mind that in the Azores you will find lots of volcanic rock pools or pebble beaches so you will want to carry your water shoes at all times to make it easier to enter the water.
• Hiking shoes because the best way to get to know the Azores is by hiking the trails. At Randomtrip we use these Columbia ones.
• Snorkel kit (mask and tube) like this one, a must to take on this trip to contemplate the seabed.
• Water proof dry bag like this one, very useful for keeping your camera equipment, cell phone and wallet safe from getting wet on any boat trip (or even if the tide comes in on the beach).
• Fast drying towel like this one which doesn’t take a lot of space in your luggage
• A hat or a cap (like this one) and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun
• Windbreaker waterproof jacket: like this one, to protect yourself from the sudden weather changes in Azores
• A good camera to register your adventures. At Randomtrip we carry a Sony ZV-E10 and a Gopro Hero12 Black (for underwater pictures)
• A Power bank: taking so many pictures will drain your batteries, so it’s always a good idea to carry a good powerbank. At Randomtrip we travel with these 2 (Anker 20000 mAh and  Anker 10000 mAh), which allow us to charge both our phones and our cameras.
• First aid kit: In our first-aid kit there is always a medicine against seasickness (such as biodramine for seasickness on boats), antibiotics, anti-diarrhea medication (and a probiotic to recover more quickly), antihistamines, painkillers and antipyretics and, of course, travel insurance. If you hire your travel insurance with IATI using this link you will get a 5% discount
• Mosquito repellent: like this one, it should have at least 15% deet
• Sun screen: always look for a Coral Friendly Sunscreen, i.e. one that protects your skin without harming marine ecosystems by avoiding ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are harmful to corals. Nor that it has been tested on animals.

Are you going to travel to Lanzarote soon? Surely after reading our guide you will want to book at least a couple of days to explore this appetizing neighbor called La Graciosa. Bon voyage, Randomtripper!

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