La Graciosa

Excellent views of these islands can be obtained from the viewing point Mirador del Río. La Graciosa is 27 square kilometres of volcanic extension to Lanzarote. The name means, 'the graceful' shaped by its four peaks, the highest of which measures 266m. With a population of just over 500, most of the inhabitants work on the 'mainland' of Lanzarote. With long stretches of beach and excellent swimming available, this is a popular place to go from the north east port of Orzola.

La Graciosa showing Montana Clara behind

Caleta del Sebo, La Graciosa

The next island two kilometres north of Graciosa, Montana Clara, is just one kilometre in size. The single volcano reaches a height of 256 metres. In favourable conditions further islands can be visible. Such as Alegranza with several volcanoes reaching up to 289m. Islands, Lobos and San Borondon and several underwater volcanic peaks that breach the ocean surface can be found beyond La Graciosa.

Taken from the north west cliff of Lanzarote