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GraciosaLa Graciosa
Go for one night, or a day trip from Órzola: the 30-min ferry leaves hourly, the island is 8 km (5 mi) long, and roads are dirt tracks, not paved.Go for one night, or a day trip from Órzola: the 30-min ferry leaves hourly, the island is 5 mi (8 km) long, and roads are dirt tracks, not paved.
Graciosa is the smallest inhabited Canary Island: 734 residents, one village (Caleta de Sebo), no airport and dirt tracks instead of roads. It sits 2 km across the channel from Órzola on Lanzarote, so most visitors come as a day trip. A single night buys you empty beaches at dawn and a sunset over the Risco de Famara cliffs.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, busy with day trippers), Dec–Feb (wind and rain showers)
- Airport
- ACE
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Graciosa112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Graciosa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are sun, wind, strong currents at Las Conchas and no mobile signal outside the village.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportACE Lanzarote (Arrecife) (Then bus or taxi to Órzola, about 40 min by road; no airfield on Graciosa.).
- Getting aroundNo buses and no paved roads, only dirt tracks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerdraught€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedVilla at Pedro Barba (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedApartment for two, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedApartment for two, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ACE Lanzarote (Arrecife) (Then bus or taxi to Órzola, about 40 min by road; no airfield on Graciosa.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (4 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Graciosa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No buses and no paved roads, only dirt tracks. Walk, rent a bike near the pier, or take the island taxi for a tour. Distances are short: the village to Playa de las Conchas is a walk of about 3 km.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Órzola and northern Lanzarote
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Lineas Romero or Biosfera foot ferry, about 30 min
Hourly crossings; buses from Órzola continue to Arrecife.
La Palma
overnightDoor to door: Half a day or more
Ferry back to Órzola, then road to Arrecife and a flight or ferry to La Palma
Not a day trip: plan a separate island stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Caleta de Sebo
The only village: apartments and villas within a few minutes of the ferry pier, restaurants and the two small supermarkets.
Casas de Pedro Barba
5 km (3.1 mi) northeast by dirt road; holiday villas only, no shops or bars. Bring food.3.1 mi (5 km) northeast by dirt road; holiday villas only, no shops or bars. Bring food.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Apartment for two1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Ferry Órzola–Caleta de Sebo, return2 × €28 | €56 |
| Bike rental, one day2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €42 |
| Trip total≈ €231 per person per day, bed included | €462≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ferry excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish soup (caldo de pescado) | €6–9 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Grilled fish main | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer, draught | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottled water, 1.5 L | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Playa de las Conchas has strong Atlantic currents: do not swim there.
- Water is desalinated and piped from Lanzarote: use it sparingly.
- Mobile signal exists only in Caleta de Sebo; the rest of the island has none. Finish important calls before the ferry.
- The Playa del Salado camping area is closed.
- The Chinijo Museum is temporarily closed: check before you walk there.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
Pocket card
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GraciosaLa Graciosa
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies on the island; the nearest consulates are in Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Órzola → Caleta de Sebo: about €28 (≈ US$35) return adult, about 30 min
- Island taxi tour: ask the driver for the price before you set off (check)
- Bike rental, one day: about €12 (≈ US$14) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-day es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- Tengo un billete de ferry — I have a ferry ticket (TEN-goh oon bee-YEH-tay deh FEH-rree)
Print or save this card: mobile signal is limited to Caleta de Sebo.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Graciosa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, busy with day trippers), Dec–Feb (wind and rain showers) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry timetable and last-crossing contract for Órzola, with a taxi fallback to Arrecife.
- Walking and cycling clusters from the pier: village, Playa del Salado, Playa Francesca, Las Conchas.
- Place pages with opening checks (Chinijo Museum, dive centre, supermarkets) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wind and swell fixtures so beach verdicts can flip to skip.