By Bicycle, Jeep or on Foot – Getting to the Beaches
La Graciosa has no paved roads outside the centre of Caleta del Sebo. All routes to the beaches lead over sand tracks. This is not a disadvantage – it is the essence of this island. And it means: the journey to the beaches is an experience in itself.
The Three Options Compared
Bicycle: the Best Choice
The bicycle is the main form of transport on La Graciosa. Wide sand tracks, hardly any elevation on the southern routes, no engine noise. E-bikes are particularly comfortable – even for longer distances to the north of the island.
Jeep Taxi: Comfortable and Direct
Jeep taxis with drivers are the only way to travel the sand tracks by motor vehicle. No self-drive hire of quads or 4×4 vehicles in the nature reserve. Price: from approx. €10 per person (return).
Bicycle hire: Bicis La Graciosa +34 680 56 30 08 · La Graciosa Bike +34 692 41 16 16 · El Mar Safari Bike +34 626 50 74 58
- Jeep taxi: Safari Taxi La Graciosa +34 679 45 36 16 · Safari La Graciosa +34 683 30 54 59 · Safari Jeep La Graciosa J.M. +34 606 74 11 75
- No paved roads outside Caleta del Sebo
- No self-drive quad/4×4 hire (nature reserve)
- On Foot: Original and Inexpensive
Walking is the most original option and often the most beautiful. Playa Francesa: 30–40 min. Playa de la Cocina: 1.5–2 hrs. Playa de las Conchas: 2.5–3.5 hrs. Bring a GPS track – no signage.
Important Notes
In the Archipiélago Chinijo Nature Park, self-drive hire of quads, ATVs and 4×4 vehicles is prohibited. Anyone wishing to travel to the beaches by motor vehicle must book a licensed jeep taxi with driver – no exceptions.
Reserve bicycle the evening before – popular hire shops can be fully booked
E-bike recommended for the north or longer tours
Jeep taxi: always save the WhatsApp number for the return journey
- On foot: load GPS track, bring water for the entire route
- Start early morning – midday heat and sandier tracks
- Summary
- Bicycle: the best option – affordable, flexible, close to nature.
- Jeep taxi: comfortable for more distant beaches or with heavy luggage.
- No self-drive quad hire – nature reserve, no exceptions.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
No – self-hire quads and 4x4s are prohibited in the nature reserve. Only licensed Jeep taxis with drivers may use the sandy tracks.
By bike to Playa Francesa the route is intuitive. For more distant beaches (Playa de las Conchas, Playa del Salado) a GPS track is recommended.
Summary
- Bicycle: the best option – cheap, flexible, close to nature.
- Jeep taxi: comfortable for distant beaches or with lots of luggage.
- No self-hire quad – Naturschutzgebiet, no exceptions.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
