15 houses, a harbour, no answers – Pedro Barba
Pedro Barba is the Ort auf La Graciosawhich raises more questions than it answers. A former fishing village that has become an exclusive holiday resort. 15 houses, a small harbour, no restaurant, no shops. Bustling for a few weeks in the summer, a ghost town in the winter. What was it like in the past? What is it like today?
History: from fishing village to holiday resort
The beginnings: fishing and the canning factory
In the 19th century, Pedro Barba it was a bustling fishing village. A fish canning factory provided the inhabitants with work and an income. When the factory closed – and with it the economic lifeline – many fishermen migrated south to the emerging Caleta del SeboPedro Barba fell silent.
Today: the 15 houses
The houses today in Pedro Barba are mostly owned by wealthy families – some for generations, others having acquired them more recently. The settlement is not open to the public in the traditional sense: there are no guesthouses, no hotels, and no rentals available through the usual channels. Anyone wishing to visit Pedro Barba must come on foot or by boat – and respect the residents’ privacy.
Pedro Barba today: what to expect
The harbour in summer
During the summer months from June to August, Pedro Barba comes to life for a few weeks. Boats in the harbour, the occasional restaurant, children swimming. Then: silence once more.
The view: El Río and Famara
Pedro Barba is situated at one of the island’s most beautiful vantage points. The harbour looks directly out onto the strait El Río – with dem Famara massif with Lanzarote as a backdrop. This panorama – La Graciosa in the foreground, Famara behind – is at its most impressive here.
Getting there
Pedro Barba can only be reached on foot (approx. 6 km / 1.5–2 hours from Caleta del Sebo), by bike or by jeep taxi. No kiosk, no shops – bring everything with you.
In rare cases, houses are let on short notice.
The combination of history, remoteness and the tranquillity outside the summer months gives this place an indescribable quality.
Conclusion
- Pedro Barba is the mysterious counterpart to Caleta del Sebo – smaller, quieter, more enigmatic.
- Once a fishing village, now an exclusive holiday resort: its history explains its character.
- Getting there on foot or by bike is part of the experience.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
