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| | | Fuerteventura | | Did you know?
Fuerteventura's sand was originally blown in from the Sahara.
Language
Spanish
Visas
Not needed, but it is useful to have a photocopy of your passport on you at all times.
Getting there
Holiday flights from most UK airports.
Flying time from London
Four hours
Getting around
Public transport is sparse, so car hire and coach excursions are the best ways of seeing the island.
Currency
Euro
Costs
Bottle of beer from 65p, camera film £2.50, moderate meal with wine for two £20-£25, litre of petrol 31p, short taxi ride £1.50 Costs will vary.
Weather
The Canary Islands are spring-like for most of the year, and even on the hottest days (mid-30Cs) it can be pleasantly cool higher up. Rainfall is slight. Summer: 68-90F/20C-32C; winter: 60-70F/16C-21C.
Time difference
Same as GMT
International dialling code from the UK
0034 928
Voltage
220V, 50Hz. Like mainland Spain and the rest of continental Europe, the plugs have two round pins.
Opening hours
Shops and travel agencies Monday-Friday 9am-2pm and 4.30pm/5pm-8pm; Saturdays 9am-2pm. Banks: Monday-Friday 8.30am-2pm, some open Saturday 9am-1pm. Many government offices don't open in the afternoons.
Health — before you go
No vaccinations required. Remember to take an EHIC form (available from UK post offices) so that you can claim back any medical costs.
Health — when you are there
The most important advice is to wear adequate sunscreen. The domestic tap water is safe to drink throughout the Canaries.
Warnings
Not for nothing is the island called Fuerteventura. The name means "strong winds". The wind can get up at any time — particularly on the west coast — making swimming dangerous in exposed places.
Emergency
Police, tel 092; Medical, tel 061; British Consulate, Plaza Weyler 8-1, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38003. Tel (922) 28 68 63.
Customs
As with the rest of Spain, many shops and offices close from about 2pm to 5pm. In the evening, locals eat late, rarely before 10pm.
Pets
Provided you have the correct documentation from a vet, your pet may travel between Fuerteventura and the UK under the pilot Pet Travel Scheme. Ask your vet for details, as this takes some time to arrange.
Tipping
Service charge is included in all menu prices, but leave small change if happy with service. Also leave small change in bars and cafes.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
Did you know?
Fuerteventura's sand was originally blown in from the Sahara.
Language
Spanish.
Visas
Not needed, but it is useful to have a photocopy of your passport on you at all times.
Getting there
Holiday flights from most UK airports.
Flying time from London
Four hours.
Getting around
Public transport is sparse, so car hire and coach excursions are the best ways of seeing the island.
Currency
Euro.
Costs
Prices vary hugely, but as a rough guide: three-course meal without wine £11, bottle of beer £1, litre of petrol 40p, 36-exposure camera film £2.50, short taxi ride £6.
Weather
The Canary Islands are spring-like for most of the year, and even on the hottest days (mid-30sC) it can be pleasantly cool higher up. Rainfall is slight. Summer: 68-90F/20C-32C; winter: 60-70F/16C-21C.
Time difference
Same as UK.
International dialling code from the UK
0034 928.
Voltage
220V, 50Hz. Like mainland Spain the plugs have two round pins.
Opening hours
Shops and travel agencies Monday-Friday 9am-2pm and 4.30/5pm-8pm; Saturdays 9am-2pm. Banks: Monday-Friday 8.30am-2pm, some open Saturday 9am-1pm. Many government offices don't open in the afternoons.
Health — before you go
No vaccinations required. Remember to take an EHIC form (available from UK post offices) so that you can claim back any medical costs.
Health — when you are there
The most important advice is to wear adequate sunscreen. The domestic tap water is safe to drink throughout the Canaries.
Warnings
Not for nothing is the island called Fuerteventura. The name means "strong winds". The wind can get up at any time — particularly on the west coast — making swimming dangerous in exposed places.
Emergency
Police, tel 092; medical, tel 061; British Consulate, Plaza Weyler 8-1, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38003. Tel (922) 28 68 63.
Customs
As with the rest of Spain, many shops and offices close from about 2pm to 5pm. In the evening, locals eat late, rarely before 10pm.
Pets
Provided you have the correct documentation from a vet, your pet may travel between Fuerteventura and the UK under the pilot Pet Travel Scheme. Ask your vet for details, as this takes some time to arrange.
Tipping
Service charge is included in all menu prices, but leave small change if happy with service. Also leave small change in bars and cafes.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
Did you know?
Fuerteventura's sand was originally blown in from the Sahara.
Language
Spanish.
Visas
Not needed, but it is useful to have a photocopy of your passport on you at all times.
Getting there
Holiday flights from most UK airports.
Flying time from London
Four hours.
Getting around
Public transport is sparse, so car hire and coach excursions are the best ways of seeing the island.
Currency
Euro.
Costs
Prices vary but as a guide: 36-exposure film £2.50; moderate restaurant meal £7; bottle of beer £1; litre of petrol 40p; four-mile taxi ride £6.
Weather
The Canary Islands are spring-like for most of the year, and even on the hottest days (mid-30Cs) it can be pleasantly cool higher up. Rainfall is slight. Summer: 68-90F/20-32C; winter: 60-70F/16-21C.
Time difference
Same as UK.
International dialling code from the UK
0034 928.
Voltage
220V, 50Hz. Like mainland Spain and the rest of continental Europe, the plugs have two round pins.
Opening hours
Shops and travel agencies Monday-Friday 9am-2pm and 4.30pm/5pm-8pm; Saturdays 9am-2pm. Banks: Monday-Friday 8.30am-2pm, some open Saturday 9am-1pm. Many government offices don't open in the afternoons.
Health — before you go
No vaccinations required. Remember to take an EHIC form (available from UK post offices) so that you can claim back any medical costs.
Health — when you are there
The most important advice is to wear adequate sunscreen. The domestic tap water is safe to drink throughout the Canaries.
Warnings
Not for nothing is the island called Fuerteventura. The name means "strong winds". The wind can get up at any time, particularly on the west coast, making swimming dangerous in exposed places.
Emergency
Police tel 092; Medical tel 061; British Consulate, Plaza Weyler 8-1, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38003. Tel (922) 28 68 63.
Customs
As with the rest of Spain, many shops and offices close from about 2pm to 5pm. In the evening, locals eat late, rarely before 10pm.
Pets
Provided you have the correct documentation from a vet, your pet may travel between Fuerteventura and the UK under the pilot Pet Travel Scheme. Ask your vet for details, as this takes some time to arrange.
Tipping
Service charge is included in all menu prices, but leave small change if happy with service. Also leave small change in bars and cafes.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
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