π« La Graciosa
Car-free volcanic island north of Lanzarote, Canary Islands
π Fast Facts
- Located north of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain
- No private vehicles permitted on the island
- Volcanic landscape with white-sand beaches and dunes
- Accessible by ferry from Γrzola, Lanzarote (25β30 minutes)
La Graciosa is a small volcanic island in the Canary Islands archipelago, situated approximately 3 kilometres north of Lanzarote. Known colloquially as the "eighth Canary Island," it remains one of Spain's least developed islands, distinguished by its prohibition on private motor vehicles. The island's economy and lifestyle centre on fishing, small-scale tourism, and preservation of its natural environment ...