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LA GRACIOSA and CALETA DE SEBO
La Graciosa
Take off your shoes and leave the modern world behind. There
are no cars, no tarmac roads, no hotels, no package holiday
tourists, no noise, no crowds, no pollution and no stress. What
you get is a remote and unspoilt island accessible only by boat,
warm weather all year round, clear, clean and warm waters, deserted
beaches and consistant trade winds.
The island is volcanic in origin and part of the Canary Island
archipelago, and is only 27 km². With only 525 inhabitants,
of which 300 are professional fishermen.
La Graciosa is the northernmost inhabited island of the Archipelago
and forms, together with the islands of Montaña Clara,
and Alegranza the oceanic platform, where many species of
animals and birds reproduce. This "Chinijo archipelago"
is a natural park, home to the rarely spotted Queen's hawk
and a haven for rabbits and birds. Cultivation is scarce because
there isn't ground water due to the lack of rain. With temperatures
never under 14 and never above 28 degrees Celcius this is
the island of eternal spring.
The island is dotted with white sandy beaches and secluded
coves. The longest beach is "Playa Las Conchas",
named after the abudance of shells to be found there. Other
beaches "Playa Francesa", "Playa Conejo",
and "Playa Cocina" in the Montaña Amarilla
bay are all within walking distance of the village.
La Graciosa is a 25 minute ferry trip away from lanzarote.
Caleta de Sebo
Caleta de Sebo is a small fishing village situated on the east
coast of La Graciosa. It's one of only 2 villages on the island.
It lies at east side of the island and has spectacular views
across the channel to Lanzarote.
Local Amenities
Caleta de Sebo has a small selection of tapas bars and fish
restaurants. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
Fresh fish and seafood are the local specialities and prices
are cheap compared to the UK. There are also a few supermarkets
that provide the essentials to live and more.
Kite Surfing Culture
Caleta de Sebo is home to only a handful of kite surfers (your
hosts) so the scene is only in it's infancy just like the sport.
Crowding is certainly not a problem here! However, you may get
to brush shoulders with a Pro as the often visit the island
to shoot footage for promo videos etc. Watch this space!
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