Graciosa (Canary Islands) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island of the Canaries, Spain
About Graciosa (Canary Islands)
A "hot spot" plume of magma caused a chain of volcanic islands to break the surface in the Atlantic some 16 million years ago, growing and coalescing and eroding by turns. By 4 million years ago these lay in their present configuration with Fuerteventura south, Lanzarote centre, and the Chinijo Archipelago north. The local activity lessened as the hot spot migrated west to create the other Canary islands, with the last eruptions here 3000-5000 years ago. Graciosa became inhabited, albeit very sparsely and intermittently, along with Lanzarote around 1000 BC by Berbers from North Africa. Medieval Spanish settlers had little use for the island as the climate is arid, with no source of fresh water; the highest peak at266m (873ft)is too low to draw the clouds and rain of the lusher islands. Gra
Top Attractions in Graciosa (Canary Islands)
Explore the best things to see and do in Graciosa (Canary Islands):
- ★Buceo Graciosa Dive Centre
- ★Chinijo Museum
- ★Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Where to Eat in Graciosa (Canary Islands)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casa Enriqueta
- 🍴El Varadero
- 🍴Restaurante Girasol
- 🍴Rosa`s la lía
Where to Stay in Graciosa (Canary Islands)
- 🏨Apartamentos El Marinero
- 🏨Evita Beach
- 🏨Pedro Barba Villas
Graciosa (Canary Islands) Travel Guide Sections
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