La Graciosa from Lanzarote
However you look at it, the island of La Graciosa is a jewel, but as always, its beauty depends on the eyes of those beholding it to make it special. In this blog post, we are going to tell you where to go so you can appreciate it with new eyes.
Viewpoints over La Graciosa
Lanzarote, the island adjacent to La Graciosa, offers some of the best viewpoints of the island. Its proximity to La Graciosa combined with its height make it the perfect ally for appreciating the island as a whole. If you are visiting Lanzarote, make sure you don’t miss the best viewpoints of La Graciosa:
- Mirador del Río (Haría, Lanzarote)
The famous Mirador del Río is located in the municipality of Haría, in the north of Lanzarote. This famous spot is perched on a cliff almost 500 metres above sea level and offers one of the most famous panoramic views of La Graciosa. In fact, “El Río” is the name given to the strip of sea separating Lanzarote from La Graciosa.
El Mirador del Río is one of the most important architectural works of César Manrique, where culture and nature meet and blend, giving rise to one of the most impressive places from which to observe La Graciosa.
- Mirador de Guinate (Haría, Lanzarote)
This viewpoint is also located in the municipality of Haría but tends to be less crowded than the Mirador del Río. It also reveals the Chinijo Archipelago in all its splendour.
- Famara Beach (Teguise, Lanzarote)
Famara beach, one of the most famous beaches on the island of Lanzarote, gives visitors a first impression of La Graciosa, since you can see the island from the foot of the beach. Although this location doesn’t provide a view of the island in its entirety, on very clear days you can perfectly perceive the outline of the neighbouring island on the horizon, a marvel of nature.
How to get to La Graciosa from Lanzarote
If the island has made an impression on you even before visiting it, we recommend a trip to La Graciosa without hesitation.
You can visit La Graciosa from Lanzarote by taking a ferry from the port of Órzola, in the northeast of the island. This journey takes about 25 minutes and connects Lanzarote with the port of Caleta de Sebo on La Graciosa. Ferries leave every hour, and you can always buy a return ticket.
If you are from the Canary Islands, remember that there are discounts for residents to visit the island, and if you travel with Líneas Romero you can take as much luggage as you want at no extra cost, plus, pets travel free!
Don’t miss out and make time during the month of August to enjoy La Graciosa, the Canary Island paradise par excellence.