A holiday in La Graciosa is one of the Canary Island's best kept secrets, with its stunning beaches of soft, pale sand and clear, crystal waters with barely a soul to be seen anywhere. Dubbed the "gracious islands" by Jean de Bethencourt" a holiday to La Graciosa is recommended for the ultimate stess-busting break. A day should do it - anything longer being strictly for the keenest surfers [and the surfing here is world-class] or for those seeking longer-term peace and quiet.
La Graciosa is seperated from Lanzarote's northern tip by the narrow strait of El Rio, and the ultimate desert island getaway, for those looking to escape the pressures of modern life. To get across to La Graciosa, head for Orzola, the northermost point on Lanzarote. The ferry crosses to La Graciosa from here . There are no direct flights for your holiday to La Graciosa so it is best to fly into Lanzarote and then catch the ferry. There are no roads at all on the island - just a few dirt tracks - so there is no traffic whatsoever, with the exception of a few four-wheeled drive vehicles belonging to some of the locals.
The island measures just 27 square km and can be explored easily on foot or by mountain bike. After a couple of days here, you will be adjusted to the unhurried way of life.
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