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Start: Leave from the port of Caleta del Sebo.
(S/E) After the bars and a bakery/pastry shop, follow the coast Southwards, walking along the sandy beaches: first the small port beach, then a large beach, Salado.
Walk close to a "zona de acampada", where a few tents were set up when we passed by, then continue either along the seafront (beautiful lagoon) or back onto the track, which is a little less sandy.
(1) We soon arrived at an even more beautiful beach, Playa Francesa, where bathing is pleasant; a number of sailboats were anchored a short distance away.
A well-marked path then cuts across the southern tip of the island, and little by little, the southern cliffs of Montana Amarilla come into view, with their ochre-yellow hues.
As you turn around, you'll have a wonderful view of El Rio (the sea strait between La Graciosa and Lanzarote) and the cliffs of Lanzarote's north-west coast.
(2) A little further on, come across a little gem of a beach, Playa de la Cocina, less than 100m long, overlooked by the yellow ochre cliffs.
The path then climbs gently up the eastern side of the mountain to a point where you have a beautiful view to the north towards the islands of Montana Clara and Alegranza, as well as over much of La Graciosa and the cliffs of Lanzarote as far as the beaches of Famara and beyond to the south.
(3) The ridge of Montana Amarilla is reached by taking a path to the left, which climbs a little, heading South. The climb isn't too hard, the summit is only 170m high and the panorama is a little more open than where we turned off. It must be less pleasant in strong winds.
(4) After a short descent, reach the junction.
(3) The fairly well-marked trail heads North, with Montana Clara Island in the distance ahead.
(5) La Caleta del Burro is reached by descending gently towards the ocean on the west side of the island. Volcanic rocks form small wind-breaking walls and enclose patches of sand, but the swimming is not very inviting - lots of volcanic rocks, current and waves.
Note: a path heading East could shorten the walk back to the port.
Continue in a North-Westerly direction, now on a track that skirts around Montana del Mojon to the North.
Then, in the middle of the island, come to a junction of tracks (signs), one heading North-West, another North-East and our route South-East. There are a few patches of vegetation here.
(6) Heading South-East, it's less deserted, with several 4x4 cabs passing along the tracks, as well as tourists on mountain bikes, most of them on their way to the north coast. We're soon back in the village, waiting for the ferry (see § Info for details), and enjoying the entertainment (S/E).
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