Spain’s last ‘secret’ island that looks more like Mykonos is just off the mainland and it’s 28C next week
WHEN it comes to the Canary Islands, your first thought would probably be Tenerife or Gran Canaria.
But what if I told you the smallest of the islands is often overlooked but is just as beautiful?
La Graciosa is the smallest inhabited Canary Island, known for its volcanic landscapes.
Tourism Lanzarote even claims that “it is the least explored and most peaceful and serene of the Canary Islands.”
There are two main villages on the island – the main fishing village and then the port of Caleta de Sebo.
And in these storybook villages, you won’t find paved roads, instead just sand-covered streets and paths.
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If you are looking for somewhere to stay on the island, you’ll want to head to Caleta de Sebo as this is where you’ll find most of the accommodation such as guest houses, apartments and campsites.
And thanks to many of the buildings in the towns being whitewash with low roofs, visitors have previously compared La Graciosa to Mykonos.
Despite being just north of Lanzarote and separated from the holiday hotspot by a narrow strait called El Rio, La Graciosa is far less crowded.
The island only has a population of 700 and thanks its small size – 11.2-square-miles to be exact – it doesn’t take too long to explore.
The most popular way of exploring the island is by bike, with numerous trails heading to different corners of the island.
And of course, you can head to the beach.
In fact, at the beach you’ll be sat in front of Europe’s largest marine reserve, which is the ideal spot for snorkeling and diving.
White-sand beaches include Playa de las Conchas, which one visitor recently dubbed as “one of the most beautiful beaches in the Canarias”.
They added: “The colors and the scenery are astonishing.”
It takes about an hour to walk to the beach from the main port, alternatively you could cycle there.
There are also no facilities at the beach, so make sure you are prepared before visiting.
Alternatively, at the other end of the island is Playa Francesa, which is a crescent shaped beach with golden sand.
You’ll also get a view of the volcano from the beach.
To get to the island you’ll need to hop on a ferry from Orzola on Lanzarote.
It takes about 25 minutes to reach the island.
And flying to Lanzarote is super cheap – with on-way tickets costing from £15 in September, October, Novemeber and December.
And what makes the destination even better is that next week, temperatures reach up to 28C making it the ideal escape from autumnal UK.