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Fuerteventura is the Canary Island with the longest coastline and large lovely beaches.

The great holiday weather and competitive cheap flights and cheap package holidays make Fuerteventura, the ideal, year round holiday destination. The modern airport receives flights from all over Europe.

You can laze on the beach or venture inland and enjoy wide plains and gentle valleys of Fuerteventura.

For those looking for more activity there are always water sports or fishing.

Region - Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Fuerteventura.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Fuerteventura Airport - FUE (Fuerteventura).
Distance from Fuerteventura Airport - 3 miles (Puerto Del Rosario).
Taxi Fare from Fuerteventura Airport - About €8 (£5.51) (Puerto Del Rosario).

Driving in Spain - In Fuerteventura they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Fuerteventura it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Fuerteventura Public Phones - Whilst on holiday in Fuerteventura International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Fuerteventura Mobile Phones - All major networks in Fuerteventura.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Fuerteventura emergency number 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Fuerteventura Health Risks - None.
Fuerteventura Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Fuerteventura - Fuerteventura Banks open at 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Fuerteventura Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Fuerteventura 10.00-21.00. Office hours in Fuerteventura are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Fuerteventura - Fuerteventura public holidays for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Fuerteventura Accommodation - Accommodation in Fuerteventura is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Fuerteventura Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Fuerteventura includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas. .

Food in Spain - In Fuerteventura seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of the Canary Islands along with number of local dishes. These include 'Gofio amasdo' (a bread substitute) and 'Papas Arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes). In the major Fuerteventura tourist resorts many restaurants serve 'International' dishes, fast food is generally available along with 'British Pubs'!.

Tipping in Fuerteventura - In Fuerteventura service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Fuerteventura often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Fuerteventura Standard of Living - In Fuerteventura a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

What to do in Fuerteventura - Fuerteventura has a very long coastline in relation to its area. Nowhere is very far from the sea, which has a fairly constant temperature, and as the trade winds are a feature of life on Fuerteventura watersports are very popular. Diving. One of the main attractions of Fuerteventura for followers of all watersports is the fairly constant year round temperature of the water. The Canaries stream is responsible for the fairly constant sea temperature, and this results in an abundance of sea life, that makes diving such a pleasure. Snorkelling Snorkelling is a popular activity that is suitable for everyone. The clear pure waters around the island of Ferteventura means that there is an abundance of sea life. There are snorkelling excursions that take you to the best sites. Sailing To go sailing you need wind and water (and a yacht!). Fuerteventura has an abundance of these. There are lots of harbours around the island and some offer sailing and fishing trips. Surfing, Windsurfing and Kite boarding. The strong surf around some parts of the island make Fuerteventura one of the best spots in the world for surfing. The reliable winds and a variety of water conditions mean that the needs of wind and kite surfers of any level of ability are catered for. There is surf to suit all standards of surfer from the novice to the most experienced and adventurous surfer. Lessons are available for any of the disciplines at various centres around the island. .

Where to Visit in Fuerteventura - These are some of the wonderful places on Fuerteventura that you might like to visit. Some of the places you can get to by bus, and for others you will need a car Tindaya would be an excellent place to take a three year old to teach them about animals. The a few small holdings, and you can see and or hear, goats, dogs, sheep, chickens, horses, donkeys, lizards, pigeons, cats, and various birds. The island of Lobos is a nature reserve a ten minute ferry trip away from Corralejo.The fact that the island is a nature reserve means that you are not free to tramp all over the island, but a series of well defined paths allows all of the island to be see. The views from the top of The Caldera de la Montana are particularly rewarding, though they are not entirely free, as the 127m climb to the summit is too strenuous for some people. Ajuy is a small village on the West coast of Fuerteventura. It is less than a twenty minute drive from Pajara, most of the drive along the valley which has Ajuy at its mouth. The caves are quite impressive, and can be entered via a series of steps that have to be navigated with care. We are not sure that it is sensible to enter the caves without some sort of protective head gear that a speliologist would wear as a matter of course. .

Local Festivals in Fuerteventura - On January 6th in Ferteventura is the Dia de los Reyes, Three Holy Kings Day, The Three Holy Kings are celebrated all over the island, and the rest of Spain and the Canary Islands. In Fuerteventura the eve of Epiphany is marked by a street parade, during which the Three Wise Men distribute Christmas gifts to the children of the towns. In February and March is Carnival time! This is the Canary Islands most popular festival that time of year, with the longest tradition and is celebrated all over all the islands in the Archipelago of the Canaries. Apart from the inhabitants of the island, thousands of tourists are attracted by the fun and colours of the carnival celebrations too. Much of the spectacle of the carnival revolves around the Carnival Queen, who is elected in a grand gala that is held on a night that is considered one of the high points of the carnival. The funfairs are great for the kids but they do not normally get going until about 7pm. After the parade which tends to end at the open air party that has bands and musical tributes, the fun fair is here also and all the bars and restaurants in Ferteventura normally have a stall down there too! This party doesn't normally get going until midnight and keeps going generally until the very early hours. This take's place, as above, over Febuary and March; here are the approx dates for the towns and villages in Fuerteventura that Carnival will happen, some take place over one day others - weeks! Puerto Del Rosario - 13th till 28th Betancuria and Antigua - 18th till 23rd Tuineje - March 3rd till 13th Costa Calma - March 4th Pajara - March 5th La Lajita - March 6th Morro Jable and Corralejo - March 10th till 25th In March or April usually happens Holy Week, throughout the Semana Santa you will be able to watch the solemn pre-Easter processions where where sacred icons and religious statues are carried through the streets of many villages and towns throughout the island. There are many more fiestas that happen during the year throughout Fuerteventura, If you are lucky enough to be on holiday when one is taking place then I would highly recommend going along to watch and participate! .

Fuerteventura Climate - Fuerteventura has fantastic holiday weather all of the year round with only 8?C temperature difference between summer and winter. There is very little rain in Fuerteventura during the summer and not a great deal during the winter.

Fuerteventura Position - Lat: 28 27N, Long: 013 52W Elevation: 30m (Puerto Del Rosario).

Tourist Information on Fuerteventura
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