Wild, vast, unmistakable – a trek along the north coast to Playa de las Conchas

Playa de la Concha with Montaña Clara on the left and Roque del Oeste in the background
Playa de la Concha with Montaña Clara on the left and Roque del Oeste in the background

Playa de las Conchas – the beach that features in every ‘best of’ list. To reach it on foot, you walk through the wildest part of the north of La Graciosalava fields, basalt coves, sand dunes.

Route details

Route details at a glance
Start Caleta del Sebo (harbour)
Finish Playa de las Conchas
Length ca. 19 km
Walking time approx. 7 hours 
Difficulty difficult – sandy tracks, stony sections
Return journey Jeep taxi or back on foot
Signposting None – GPS track essential

The route

Baja de las Majapalomas – the wild basalt coast

The Baja de las Majapalomas coast
The Baja de las Majapalomas coast

Baja de las Majapalomasblack rock, foaming surf, the open Atlantic. The most isolated stretch of the route.

Spurges and open countryside

View across lush spurge fields to the neighbouring islands
View across lush spurge fields to the neighbouring islands

Spurges (Euphorbia), tabaibas, sea lavender: this is the island’s interior north of Caleta del SeboThe village behind you, the open expanse ahead.

Arrival at Playa de las Conchas

Walk along Playa de las Conchas
Walk along Playa de las Conchas

Playa de las Conchas at the foot of Montaña BermejaAfter the walk along the lava coast, arriving here is a real highlight.

⚠️ Safety

Playa de las Conchas: Swimming is often not possible – strong surf and currents; check local conditions

No lifeguard – at your own risk

Return journey: Jeep taxi (Andrés +34 679 45 36 16 · Acaymo +34 699 54 24 56)

No kiosk – bring everything you need with you

North-easterly trade winds: strong winds possible

Frequently asked questions

❓ Can you take a jeep taxi for the return journey?

Yes – that’s the most common option. Walk there via the northern route, and take a jeep taxi back.

❓ How long does the walk take?

From Caleta del Sebo, approx. 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on your pace.

Conclusion

This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026