The sea as a beach – Excursions & activities on La Graciosa
La Graciosa is more than just a beach holiday. The smallest inhabited island in the Canary Islands offers an impressive range of excursions: Jeep safari along sandy tracks, cycle tours to secluded beaches, diving in Europe’s largest marine protected area, boat trips to the uninhabited neighbouring islands and an optional day trip to LanzaroteAll without mass tourism, all within the nature reserve.
Excursions on the island
Jeep safari: the most adventurous way
Jeep safari with a licensed driver is the only option for exploring the sandy tracks of La Graciosa by motorised vehicle. The drivers know every track, every bay and every hidden viewpoint. Price: from approx. €60 for 2 people (northern tour).
| Operator | 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 |
Cycling: the way to get around
The bicycle is on La Graciosa the ideal mode of transport. MTB from ~€10–15 per day, e-bike from ~€25–40 per day – the latter is a game-changer on sandy tracks and against the north-easterly trade winds.
| Operator | 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 |
Water activities
diving & Schnorcheln
Reserva Marina del Archipiélago Chinijo70,000 ha, 228 fish species, sea turtles, angel sharks. Buceo La Graciosa offers introductory dives (~€70–80) and dives to the island’s best spots.
| Operator | Telephone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buceo La Graciosa | +34 629 45 14 30 | +34 629 45 14 30 | buceolagraciosa.com |
boat trips
Boat trips to the neighbouring islands Montaña Clara and Alegranza depart from Caleta del Sebo. Several times a week, approx. 3–4 hours, including a snorkelling stop.
Trips to Lanzarote
Lanzarote is just a 25–30-minute ferry ride away and, as a day-trip complement, offers the Timanfaya National Park and the Jameos del AguaLa Graciosa remains the main destination – Lanzarote is the addition for a day.
| Ferry La Graciosa ↔ Órzola | |
|---|---|
| Ferry | Líneas Romero + Biosfera Express · Órzola ↔ Caleta del Sebo · ~25–30 mins |
| Ferry fare | ~€28–29 return |
| Services | Up to 17 daily |
Nature conservation
- Wild camping prohibited
- Campfires prohibited
- Off-road driving prohibited, including bicycles – only licensed jeep taxis on sandy tracks
- Archipiélago Chinijo Nature Park · Lanzarote UNESCO Biosphere Reserve · Reserva Marina del Archipiélago Chinijo (70,000 ha)
The jeep safari through the north of the island is the most popular motorised excursion. On foot and by bike: the hike to Montaña Amarilla and the tour to Playa de las Conchas.
Yes – the jeep-taxi drivers also act as guides. Buceo La Graciosa offers guided diving and snorkelling trips.
Conclusion
- La Graciosa offers more than just beaches: jeep safaris, cycling, diving, boat trips and day trips to Lanzarote.
- All excursions take place within the nature reserve – the rules apply here too.
- Book well in advance: jeep taxis and the diving school may be fully booked.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
