ZOCO KITE SURFING HOLIDAYS

KITE SURFING HOLIDAYS IN LA GRACIOSA

LA GRACIOSA and CALETA DE SEBO

LA GRACIOSA - 'THE ISLAND TIME FORGOT'

Take off your shoes and leave the modern world behind. There are no cars, no tarmac roads, no hotels, no package holiday tourists, no noise, no crowds, no pollution and no stress. What you get is a remote and unspoilt island accessible only by boat, warm weather all year round, clear, clean and warm waters, deserted beaches and consistant trade winds.

The island is volcanic in origin and part of the Canary Island archipelago with only 525 inhabitants, of which 300 are professional fishermen.

La Graciosa is the northernmost inhabited island of the Archipelago and forms, together with the islands of Montaña Clara, and Alegranza the oceanic platform, where many species of animals and birds reproduce. This "Chinijo archipelago" is a natural park, home to the rarely spotted Queen's hawk and a haven for rabbits and birds. Cultivation is scarce because there isn't ground water due to the lack of rain.

The island is dotted with white sandy beaches and secluded coves. The longest beach is "Playa Las Conchas", named after the abudance of shells to be found there. Other beaches "Playa Francesa", "Playa Conejo", and "Playa Cocina" in the Montaña Amarilla bay are all within walking distance of the village. La Graciosa is a 25 minute ferry trip away from lanzarote.

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CLIMATE AND WEATHER

The weather conditions are almost always favourable, with temperatures never under 14 and never above 28 degrees Celcius this is the island of eternal spring.

CALETA DE SEBO

Caleta de Sebo is a small fishing village situated on the east coast of La Graciosa. It's one of only 2 villages on the island. It lies at east side of the island and has spectacular views across the channel to Lanzarote.

LOCAL AMENITIES

Caleta de Sebo has a small selection of tapas bars and fish restaurants. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Fresh fish and seafood are the local specialities and prices are cheap compared to the UK. There are also a few supermarkets that provide the essentials to live and more.

KITE SURFING CULTURE

Caleta de Sebo is home to only a handful of kite surfers (your hosts) so the scene, just like the sport, is only in its infancy. Crowding is certainly not a problem here! However, you may get to brush shoulders with a Pro as they often visit the island to shoot footage for promo videos etc.

THE CANARY ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO

The 7 major Canary Islands include: El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura (includes the small islet of Lobos) and Lanzarote (Including the islets of La Graciosa, Montaña Clara and Alegranza).

For more information on Kiteboarding Holidays in La Graciosa, please see our La Graciosa Kiteboarding Guide.