Description

Fuerteventura is one among the chain of Canary Islands, in Spain. This island houses ancient buildings and monuments. There are several archaeological sites and museums, which tourists can visit to know more about the culture and history of Fuerteventura. For most days of the year this island enjoys the pleasure of hot sun, thus making it a favorite destination for sunbathers. This island is silhouetted by a picturesque setting of woods and mountains, which makes Fuerteventura even more attractive.

Shopping

Fuerteventura offers a multitude of shopping opportunities to travelers. Shops at Fuerteventura deal with authentic gifts, fancy jewelry, luxurious clothing, aromatic spices, toys, vegetables and many other household articles. Markets are held in different places of the island on different days, where tourists are left with a spoilt choice of goods.

Restaurants

There is an endless list of restaurants in Fuerteventura that serves genuine local as well as global cuisines. Varieties of mouth-watering fresh fish dishes are the specialty of Fuerteventura. Local menus like mojo verde and papas arragudas must be tasted by all visitors visiting the island. Some suggested restaurants include Benjamin and La Casa del Jamon.

Night Life

Fuerteventura offers boiling nightlife to the visitors of all ages. Most of the bars and restaurants present live amusements anchored by globally famed disco jockeys. There are many discotheques, karaoke bars, casinos, where tourists can enjoy the nightlife irrespective of their ages. Almost all night time venues stay open till wee hours, giving scope for maximum enjoyment.

Activities

Wind surfing, kite boarding, fishing, boating, parasailing, diving are some of the activities that travelers can enjoy at Fuerteventura. Tourists can hike through the narrow roads of the island to witness and enjoy scenic views. Visitors can travel on horse backs to the hilly regions of the island.

Communications

The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code. Pay phones are blue or green and coins or phone cards can be used. Phone cards are available at post offices, tobacco shops, and newsagents. GSM is operated through 900/1800 and covers the entire country by three telecom operators. Internet is accessible at internet cafes in most towns and resorts.

Contacts

Spanish Tourist Office, Madrid: +34 91 366 5477 or www.spain.info
Spanish Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 452 0100
Spanish Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 8989
Spanish Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 747 2252
Spanish Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 3555
Spanish Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 344 3875/6/7
Spanish Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 283 9900
Spanish Consulate, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 472 5804
United States Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 587 2240
British Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 700 8200
Canadian Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 423 3250
Australian Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 353 6690
South African Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 436 3780
Irish Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 436 4093
New Zealand Embassy, Madrid: +34 915 230 226
Emergencies: 112/061

Currency

EUR

Attractions

There are many places of interest in Fuerteventura. Travelers, especially with children should visit Baku Water Park and enjoy giant slides and many other things. Centro de Artesania Molino de Antigua is an ancient building that houses an art gallery. Tourists visiting this building will enjoy the architecture and will also know more about the culture and history of Fuerteventura. Paisaje Protegido del Malpais Grande must be visited by travelers interested in geology. Other places of attraction includes Fuerteventura golf club, Cancha deportiva de Antigua, a sports complex, Ermita de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, a religious and historical site and much more.

Language

Spanish

Language Description

The official language is Spanish, but English is widely understood in main tourist areas. Galician, Catalan, and Basque are spoken in the some areas.

Tipping

It is customary to tip 5-10% for most services rendered. 15% tip at restaurants is the norm, although bills are inclusive of service charges. 10-15% of the bill amount is paid as tips to drivers of metered taxis.