Discover Caleta De Sebo

Seafaring and getting around

The ferry from Órzola to Caleta de Sebo takes about 20 minutes. Check the timetable for your travel date, as operators and departure times may change. There are bicycle rental shops near the port of Caleta de Sebo. As individual businesses may change over time, it is worth checking with them in advance for current information.

La Laja and traditional boats

The small beach of La Laja is in the town of Caleta de Sebo. Sailors and fishermen can often be seen on the white sand repairing or painting their traditional boats. This is a tangible expression of the town’s maritime character, while the church reflects it in its design.

Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen

The Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Caleta de Sebo was built in 1945. It has an altarpiece shaped like a ship, and many of its decorative elements have a maritime design. The construction date places the church in time, while the altarpiece and decorations form a clear maritime design theme.

Fiestas del Carmen

The Fiestas del Carmen in Caleta de Sebo reach their peak on 16 July. They include a procession at sea and floral offerings in memory of those who died at sea. This date has a different significance for travel planning than the church’s construction year of 1945: one marks the festival’s high point, the other the building’s creation. If the Fiestas are important to you, check the dates for your specific travel dates.

Museo Chinijo

The Museo Chinijo includes a room with the skeleton of a large whale. This adds a natural history connection to the boats on the beach and the church’s maritime design. The whale skeleton complements the other maritime themes with a reference to a large sea creature.

Montaña Amarilla

A small path on the slope of Montaña Amarilla leads towards the summit. From the summit, you can enjoy a view of almost the entire island. The path and the view represent different aspects of the same landscape theme; unlike the church or museum, the view across the island is a striking landmark here.

Cisterns, water reservoirs and Sequeros

The settlements of La Caleta del Sebo and Pedro Barba have cisterns, water reservoirs and fish-drying facilities. The fish-drying facilities are called Sequeros; they are also used to dry molluscs such as squid. Sequeros, then, refers to the drying facilities, while cisterns and water reservoirs are used to store water. These examples bring together different traditional everyday functions: storing water and drying fish and molluscs. The cultural connection here lies in the facilities themselves and how they are used, complementing the town’s religious, festive and landscape themes.

Discover more destinations: Teseguite, Famara, Muñique, Guatiza, Tahiche, Los Valles, Oasis De Nazaret, Los Cocoteros

For the main travel overview: Teguise.