No car – no problem: getting around on La Graciosa
La Graciosa Not having a car isn’t a restriction – it’s the only option. No cars are allowed on the island (there’s no car ferry), and no hire cars are available. That sounds like a disadvantage. It’s quite the opposite.
Why there are no cars on La Graciosa
No tarmac roads outside Caleta del SeboSandy tracks that would swallow up ordinary cars. The Archipiélago Chinijo Nature Park protects the island from mass motorised traffic. No cars means: peace and quiet. No smell of exhaust fumes. No traffic jams.
The three transport options
1. Bicycle – the main mode of transport
MTB ab ~10 €/Tag, E-bike from ~25 €/dayFrom Caleta del Sebo to Playa Francesa: 10–15 minutes. To Montaña Amarilla: 30–40 minutes. The e-bike is a game-changer when it comes to tackling the north-easterly trade winds.
| Providers | Telephone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Graciosa Bike (Aventura en Dos Ruedas) | +34 692 41 16 16 | +34 692 41 16 16 | lagraciosabike.com |
| El Mar Safari Bike | +34 626 50 74 58 | +34 626 50 74 58 | elmarsafaribike.com |
| Bicis La Graciosa (AARON / bicislagraciosa.es) | +34 680 56 30 08 | +34 680 56 30 08 | bicislagraciosa.es |
2. Jeep taxi – for longer distances
Licensed Jeep taxis with a driver: the only motorised option on the sandy tracks. From ~10 €/person for a beach transfer, from ~60 € for the northern tour.
| Providers | Telephone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Taxi La Graciosa (Domingo / Andrés) | +34 679 45 36 16 | +34 679 45 36 16 | safaritaxilagraciosa.com |
| Safari La Graciosa (Acaymo / Bike & Taxi 4×4) | +34 683 30 54 59 | +34 683 30 54 59 | safarilagraciosa.com |
| Safari Jeep La Graciosa J.M. | +34 606 74 11 75 | +34 606 74 11 75 | safarilagraciosajm.com |
3. On foot – the most authentic option
Playa Francesa: 30–40 minutes. Montaña Amarilla: approx. 1.5–2 hours. Playa de las Conchas: 2.5–3.5 hours. Most walks on La Graciosa can be done without any equipment.
Practical tips
- Book an e-bike in advance: the most popular option, often fully booked by morning
- Jeep taxi north tour: the highlight for anyone who can’t walk for very long
- Combination: cycle there, take a jeep taxi back – the perfect option
No – there are no moped or e-scooter hire services. Cycling and jeep taxis are the options.
Conclusion
- La Graciosa without a car: that’s the norm and the best thing about the island.
- Bicycle, e-bike, jeep taxi, on foot – four options to suit every need.
- No cars means silence, nature and peace. That’s La Graciosa.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
