barraquito, medianoche, Atlantic views – Breakfast on La Graciosa
Breakfast on La Graciosa isn’t a buffet, a hotel breakfast or a brunch set menu. It’s what the locals do: sit at the harbour bar, order a barraquito eating a medianoche (sweet roll) or tostada con aceite (toasted bread with oil) whilst watching the first ferries arrive. That’s breakfast on La Graciosa.
The barraquito: a must-try
| barraquito – what you need to know | |
|---|---|
| What is a barraquito? | Canarian layered coffee in a glass |
| Layers (from the bottom) | Condensed milk – Licor 43 – espresso – milk foam |
| Topping | Ground cinnamon + lemon zest |
| Drinking | Stir slowly, then enjoy |
| Price | Ca. 2,50–3,50 € |
| Wo | K’Alegranza Bar, Bar El Veril, almost any harbour bar |
barraquito is more than just coffee. It’s a ritual. The glass is served with distinct layers – and you’re meant to look at it first before stirring. The Licor 43 (vanilla liqueur) makes it sweet, the espresso gives it a strong flavour, and the condensed milk makes it creamy. Cinnamon and lemon zest complete the picture.
Places for breakfast in Caleta del Sebo
Bar El Veril – the harbour bar
Bar El Veril is the most reliable place for breakfast on La Graciosa. Affordable, right by the harbour, with a view of the arriving ferries. Breakfast: tostada con aceite, tortilla, coffee. Simple and good.
K’Alegranza Bar – seafront promenade
K’Alegranza Bar on the seafront promenade is ideal for a barraquito with a view of the sea. Small snacks and bocadillos are also available. A quieter atmosphere than the harbour bar.
Pizzería Korrikia – also serves breakfast
Pizzería Korrikia Opens in the morning and also offers breakfast snacks – fresh bread rolls, pastries, coffee. For those who prefer a hearty breakfast.
The Canarian breakfast
| Canarian breakfast | |
|---|---|
| tostada con aceite | Toasted bread with olive oil – the basic breakfast |
| Tostada con tomate | Bread with tomato purée and oil – Catalan style |
| medianoche | Sweet roll, sometimes filled with ham or cheese |
| Bocadillo | Baguette with toppings – jamón, queso, tortilla |
| Tortilla española | Spanish omelette – often pre-made, served cold or warm |
Practical tips
- Breakfast before 10 am: the bars are still quiet, and locals are having breakfast
- Order a ‘barraquito’: a must for first-time visitors
- tostada con aceite: the simplest and most satisfying breakfast
- No large supermarkets: bring supplies with you when you arrive by ferry
Yes – a small bakery in Caleta del Sebo, which sells fresh bread rolls and pastries. Opening hours vary: in the mornings, sometimes in the afternoons.
Conclusion
- Breakfast on La Graciosa: barraquito, tostada, harbour views. That’s all you need.
- Bar El Veril and K’Alegranza Bar are the most reliable spots for breakfast.
- Order the barraquito – it’s the highlight of breakfast in the Canary Islands.
This article is based on on-site research by the go-la-graciosa.com editorial team. Last updated: April 2026
