No tarmac, no problem – life on La Graciosa Sandy tracks on La Graciosa In a world where you can drive anywhere, La Graciosa an experiment: an inhabited island with around 700 people that manages without tarmac roads outside the…
First Green, First Warmth – La Graciosa in Spring La Graciosa in spring: mild climate, the first warmth of the year, sea lavender blooming along the coast, water temperature rising slowly. And at Easter: a brief peak that brings the…
Saying ‘I do’ by the Atlantic – a wedding on La Graciosa A dreamlike setting – Playa de las Conchas A wedding on La Graciosawhite sand, the turquoise Atlantic, a volcanic backdrop, no mass tourism. What sounds like something out…
Travelling without causing damage – sustainability on La Graciosa Sanderlings (Calidris alba) are winter visitors to La Graciosa La Graciosa is fragile. Not in a physical sense – the volcanic rocks will still be standing when all the other islands…
The smallest wins – La Graciosa in a comparison of the Canary Islands Stunning scenery at Los Arcos de los Caletones Eight islands, many faces. Tenerife is large and diverse. Gran Canaria boasts a bustling city and a dune park.…
Golden light, black volcanoes – photography on La Graciosa Sunset at Montaña Amarilla La Graciosa is a photographer’s dream. Not because of any spectacular infrastructure – but because of the light, the contrasts and the tranquillity. Yellow tuff rock set…
Empty beaches, mild climate – La Graciosa in winter Empty beaches – La Graciosa in winter November to April: this is the travel season that hardly anyone talks about – and which is often the better one for La Graciosa.…
Heat, visitors, the Atlantic – La Graciosa in summer La Graciosa in summer – more visitors, more heat Summer on La Graciosa means: more ferries, more visitors, more heat. But it also means: the warmest sea water of the year…
The First Evening Sets the Tone – Arrival on La Graciosa Abendstimmung im Hafen von Caleta de Sebo auf La Graciosa There are moments that define a holiday. On La Graciosa it is often the first evening. When the last…
No doctors, no chemists – healthcare on La Graciosa La Graciosa has no chemists and no registered doctors. What it does have is a Centro de Salud (small local health centre) and a Botiquín de farmacia (emergency chemist’s depot), which…
Sleeping under the stars – El Salado Campsite on La Graciosa El Salado Campsite on La Graciosa El Salado Campsite is the only official campsite on La GraciosaIt is situated near Playa del Salado in the east of the island…
When the trade winds bring clouds – bad weather on La Graciosa Clouds over La Graciosa Good news: La Graciosa is one of the driest Canary Islands. Rain is rare – especially from April to October. When it does come,…
No car – no problem: getting around on La Graciosa Walking trail 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),…
Relaxed, Original, Unforgettable – La Graciosa for Seniors Spaziergang in Caleta de Sebo La Graciosa is for seniors and best agers often the destination they have been waiting for all their lives: no mass tourism, no noise, no rush. An…
29 square kilometres, 700 people, no tarmac – La Graciosa The landscape in the south of La Graciosa There are places where time passes more slowly. La Graciosa is one such place – but that’s not quite true. Time doesn’t…
Dirt tracks versus motorways – La Graciosa and Lanzarote compared View of La Graciosa from Lanzarote A 25–30-minute ferry ride separates La Graciosa von LanzaroteAnd yet everything sets them apart. One is large, developed, tarmacked, with an airport, hotel zones…
Under UNESCO’s protection – La Graciosa in the Biosphere Reserve La Graciosa in the Biosphere Reserve Since 1993 Lanzarote has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – und La Graciosa lies right at its heart. What this means: international recognition for…
Mild, windy, Atlantic – weather and climate on La Graciosa Climate of La Graciosa La Graciosa has one of the mildest year-round climates in the Canary Islands. No extreme highs (summers rarely exceed 32 degrees), no extreme lows (winters rarely…
A lot of island for little money – a budget trip to La Graciosa View towards Lanzarote La Graciosa isn’t an expensive destination. No theme parks, no luxury hotels, no overpriced tourist restaurants. What the island does have: affordable guesthouses,…
From Lanzarote to its little sister – La Graciosa from Lanzarote Ferry journey with views of the Famara massif Wer auf Lanzarote Holidaymakers have a real treat in store: the 8th Canary Island is just a 25–30-minute ferry ride away.…
Nappies, Sand & Atlantik – La Graciosa with a baby and a toddler La Graciosa with a baby and a toddler La Graciosa With a baby or toddler: no resort entertainment, no hotel pool – but unspoilt nature, white beaches…
Signal or no signal – internet on La Graciosa Honest answer: on La Graciosa mobile coverage isn’t a given. In the centre of the village of Caleta del Sebo there is mobile reception – acceptable, but not always strong. Outside…
La Graciosa with Mobility Limitations – an Honest Assessment Street in Caleta de Sebo on La Graciosa Honesty first: La Graciosa is not an accessible island in the conventional sense. Sand tracks instead of tarmac, no lifts, no wide pavements.…
What Does La Graciosa Really Cost? – Honest Figures for 2026 Hafen von Caleta de Sebo auf La Graciosa with restaurants and Cafés La Graciosa is not an expensive destination. But the remoteness has its price – everything that comes…
25 minutes, a whole new world – travelling to La Graciosa View of La Graciosa from the ferry La Graciosa can only be reached by ferry. No airport, no bridge, no helicopter transfer. The only connection: the regular ferry from…
No self-drive hire, but jeep safaris – 4×4 on on La Graciosa Jeep safaris – 4×4 on on La Graciosa People often ask: Can you on La Graciosa hire a 4×4 and drive along the sandy tracks yourself? The answer:…
Staying on the 8th Canary Island – Accommodation on La Graciosa Holiday homes in Pedro Barba on La Graciosa La Graciosa has no large hotels, no international chains and no resorts. What it does have are guesthouses, holiday flats, holiday…
Sandy tracks instead of a water park – La Graciosa with children La Graciosa with children La Graciosa isn’t the sort of family holiday with entertainment and water slides. But for families who are ready to experience something different, it’s…
Four paws on sandy tracks – La Graciosa with a dog La Graciosa with a dog La Graciosa With a dog: that sounds like a good idea – and it is, if you know the rules. Sandy tracks instead of…
What to actually pack – La Graciosa packing list La Graciosa has no chemist’s, no large supermarket and no outdoor shop. If you don’t bring it with you, you won’t have it. That sounds strict – but it’s actually liberating:…
Adventure Instead of Entertainment – Activities with Children on La Graciosa Activities with children on La Graciosa La Graciosa is not a family holiday with entertainers and water slides. But for families willing to try something different, the island offers…
The underwater world up close – the best snorkelling spots on La Graciosa Snorkelling spots on La Graciosa La Graciosa is situated in the Reserva Marina del Archipiélago Chinijo – at 70,000 ha, the largest marine protected area in Europe.…