La Graciosa

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La Graciosa
29°15.068'N, 013°30.519'W Chart icon.png
lat=29.25113 | lon=-13.50865 | zoom=12 | y
Canaries LaGraciosa.jpg
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Panorama photo taken from Lanzarote showing La Graciosa

Graciosa Island or commonly La Graciosa (pronounced [la ɣɾaˈθjosa]; Spanish for "graceful") is a volcanic island in the Canary Islands of Spain, located 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the island of Lanzarote across the strait named El Río. The population is about 752. Tourism is the main industry along with fishing. Every year, tourists flock to the island for its tempered climate and its sandy volcanic coasts.

Charts

See Canary Islands.

Weather

See Canary Islands.

Passages

Islands

See Canary Islands.

Communication

Good voice and GPRS signal.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Approaching La Graciosa is straightforward.

Berthing

Key to symbols: |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data ||

Ports

  • Caleta del SeboCaleta del Sebo/wiki/Caleta_del_Sebo Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Amenities

See individual Ports.

Provisioning

See individual Ports.

Eating out

See individual Ports.

Transportation

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

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