Camping in La Graciosa: how to camp at the beach!

Sleeping at a paradisiacal beach in the Canary Islands is possible. Although it also has a wide apartment offer in Caleta del Sebo and Pedro Barba, you can stay overnight for free at the campsite of La Graciosa! Bear in mind that you need a permit for camping there.

Up for camping at the beach? Here you’ll find all the necessary information to organise your camping adventure on the island.

Camping in La Graciosa: El Salado

There’s only one place for camping in La Graciosa: El Salado. It’s in the south of the island, 15 minutes away from Caleta del Sebo Port on foot. Remember that the entire island is a Natural Park, so if you don’t get the required permit, you’ll be fined.

Which are the advantages of camping at El Salado? This beach is nearly 2 km long and is the largest in La Graciosa. Besides, there are wonderful views over the cliffs of Famara in Lanzarote.

Camping La Graciosa El Salado with views to Famara in Lanzarote

Essential information about the campsite El Salado

Find below all the information about Camping El Salado to organise your camping:

  • There are 50 pitches for ten people each.
  • You can only camp in tents.
  • It offers toilet and shower facilities.
  • You can stay for up to 7 days.
  • There’s no barbecue area or kitchen. Fire is forbidden, including gas bottles and stoves.

How to request for permit to go camping in La Graciosa

The procedure to ask for authorisation to go camping in La Graciosa is easy and free. You can do it online by following these simple steps:

  1. Enter the website of the Network of National Parks responsible for bookings. Download the PDF to read all the information about the campsite.
  2. Click on ‘Make your reservation’.
  3. Select the date of your entry, number of nights and people. Reservations can be made two months in advance. Once selected, click on ‘NEXT STEP ‘next step’.
  4. Complete your personal data (and your companions’) and choose the pitch number.
  5. Read and accept the rules.
  6. Done! The system will generate a reservation number, which you should keep.
  7. Book your ferry tickets before they are sold out.

Should you need to cancel, you’ll be able to do so with the reservation number. Please, by cancelling, you are giving other people the opportunity to use your pitch.

Cocina Beach and Yellow Mountain in La Graciosa

Checklist to camp in La Graciosa

For your camping adventure on the island, don’t forget to:

  • Book your ferry to La Graciosa in advance. At times it’s crowded, especially in the high season.
  • Take your tent and sleeping bag.
  • Bring water and some no-cook meals. There are shops, supermarkets and restaurants only in Caleta del Sebo.
  • Garbage bags for your rubbish. Keep the area as clean as possible!
  • Sunscreen and comfortable clothes for hiking around the island.
  • Snorkelling equipment.

Now you know how to go camping in La Graciosa and sleep under the stars on a pretty isolated island. Want to know all the wonders of this beautiful island? Don’t miss our La Graciosa Travel Guide which includes: