Don’t miss anything important during your visit to this beautiful tiny island within the Canary Islands! In this guide you’ll find what to do and see in La Graciosa: Caleta del Sebo, the best beaches, hiking routes… and much more!
Besides, it includes recommendations on where to stay, excursions and daily itineraries depending on the number of days you are staying on the island: from one day trip to one week stay.
Things to do and see in La Graciosa
These are all the must-see attractions to visit in La Graciosa:
1. Explore Caleta del Sebo
The capital of La Graciosa is the population centre on the island. It’s very easy to fall in love with Caleta del Sebo, as it’s a fishing village with white houses and sandy streets where time basically stops. Wander around its streets, visit Museo Chinijo (where learn about the islets of this archipelago) and the church Iglesia de Carmen, where you’ll the Patron Saint of La Graciosa.
In addition, you can’t leave the island without a swim in its calm waters, a walk along the marina or a break at any of the restaurants near the seaside… always smelling of fresh fish.
2. Enjoy beaches in La Graciosa
The main tourist attractions on the island are the unspoilt white sand beaches and the turquoise waters. Real pieces of paradise where go for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean. La Cocina, La Francesa, Las Conchas, Montaña Amarilla… It’s quite difficult to pick only one!
Don’t miss our guide with the best beaches in La Graciosa.
3. Visit Pedro Barba Village
In the north, around 6.5 kilometres away from the capital, you’ll find another town in La Graciosa called Pedro Barba. The houses here are mainly for tourists because the inhabitants live in Caleta de Sebo. While it’s a lively area in summer, during the rest of the year it’s basically deserted.
Without a doubt, this is the perfect spot to enjoy the beaches in the north, including the little beach in Pedro Barba with its little dock.
4. Climb Bermeja Mountain
Being 157 m high, the Bermeja Mountain is one of the highest points in La Graciosa. It’s very close to the beach Las Conchas Beach in the north and it’s probably the best viewpoint on the island.
If you climb the mountain, you’ll get great views over the islets within Archipielago Chinijo: Montaña Clara, Alegranza, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste. You will also find some sculptures.
5. Enjoy the views from Yellow Mountain (Montaña Amarilla)
Because of its eye-catching colour and its height (172 metres), Yellow Mountain has become the nature viewpoint in the south of La Graciosa. This hill has two of the most beautiful beaches on both of its sides: La Francesa and La Cocina. There is a hiking path to reach the peak and enjoy the 360º panoramic views over El Rio and the cliffs Risco de Famara in Lanzarote.
6. Explore the Volcanic Rocks ‘Arcos de Los Caletones’
One of the most beautiful volcanic landscapes to see in La Graciosa are Arcos de Los Caletones. They are located in the north of the island, near the Lambra Beach and they are formed by four natural lava bridges.
Although you can’t walk across them because it’s dangerous, you’ll have the opportunity to see them closer and take pictures of this lava that reached the ocean over a million years ago.
7. Other things to do in La Graciosa
Other plans and things to do in La Graciosa are:
- Water Activities: go on a catamaran trip to do activities like snorkelling, kayaking and floating mats while you sail along a beach called La Francesa. Booking here.
- Cycling: a very popular option to explore the island is to rent a bike. However, as there are many areas with lots of sand, you may need to walk alongside your bike for a while.
- Jeep Excursion: if you want to explore the island in a short time, a good way is to go on a jeep taxi to experience a very special safari.
- Snorkelling and diving: dive under the clear waters to see the marine flora and fauna on this beautiful island. Do not forget to bring your snorkelling equipment.
Itineraries for your visit to La Graciosa
One day Trip in La Graciosa
Now that you know all the tourist attractions on this island, it’s time to plan your itinerary. If you are in La Graciosa for a day, you have to choose between these two itineraries: the capital and the south, or the capital and the north. If you are travelling with kids, don’t miss our guide to visit La Graciosa with children.
- Caleta de Sebo and beaches in the south of the island
This is the most popular itinerary and it starts with a walk around the capital and the port. Afterwards, you will hike for a while to see the beaches in the south (La Francesa, La Cocina) and climb Montaña Amarilla. If you don’t feel like hiking, you can go there by boat on this excursion.
- Caleta de Sebo and the north of La Graciosa
This itinerary includes a tour around the capital, Pedro Barba, Arcos de Piedra, climbing Montaña Bermeja and a walk along the spectacular beach Playa de Las Conchas. The sea current is usually strong, that’s the reason why most people prefer the beaches in the south.
Which one is best? None of them is better, but it’s a fact that the most popular one is the first itinerary.
What to visit in La Graciosa in 2 days
Without a doubt, spending 2 days is the best option if you want to visit the whole island and enjoy its calm atmosphere. In your itinerary, you should spend one day in the north and the other one in the south.
As you are staying overnight, you can stay at the beach as long as you decide or wake up early to enjoy your time on the island with a few people around.
What to do in La Graciosa in 3 days
If you spend three days on this island, you’ll enjoy the complete experience. On the first two days, you can visit the north and the south; on the third day, you can disconnect at your favourite beach on the island. Serious warning: you may not want to go back home!
What to do in La Graciosa in a week
If there is a place in the world where to disconnect, this would be La Graciosa. By spending a week in this paradise, you’ll have enough time to spend lovely beach days, climb the mountains and volcanoes on the island and taste delicious food at the restaurants in Caleta de Sebo.
Hope this guide has helped you know what to see and do in La Graciosa. Without a doubt, this beautiful island within the Canaries is a real paradise that you can’t miss if you’re travelling to Lanzarote.
Ready for your visit? Find out now everything about this small island in our Guide to visit La Graciosa. It includes the following:
- How to go to La Graciosa from Lanzarote
- Ferry to La Graciosa
- Restaurants in La Graciosa
- Boat Trip excursions to La Graciosa