Category: Life in Fuerteventura
In this section I will try to give an idea of what life in Fuerteventura is like. What happens, what there is to see and what I like and, perhaps, what I don’t like about living in Fuerteventura.
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Fuerteventura Spain: A Guide To The Best Canary Island
Are you looking for a sunny getaway to leave the drab, cold weather in the UK or northern Europe for a while? Look no further than Fuerteventura, the second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. This desert-like paradise boasts over 150 km of gorgeous white sand beaches, making it a top holiday destination for year-round sun-seekers.…
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Fuerteventura Vlog Oct/Nov 2022
Just a simple vlog of October and November in Fuerteventura. Didn’t do much (as usual). It includes a walk around the Friday market in El Cotillo. Yet again though I had to delete the original soundtrack as they were playing music which gave me a copyright problem. I had to use some Youtube music instead.…
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Fuerteventura Weather – a Resident’s Guide (not an App)
The weather in Fuerteventura makes the climate one of the best in the world. Of course, I have not visited everywhere to compare, but I am quite well travelled. The climate was one of the most important reasons I moved here. Fuerteventura’s weather is not extreme. It is rarely very hot in summer, as it…
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Can You Drink the Water in Fuerteventura?
If you are coming to Fuerteventura on holiday, then asking if you can drink the tap water in Fuerteventura is not an unreasonable question. Tap water in Fuerteventura is safe to drink; however, it contains a high amount of chlorine, so it doesn’t taste very good. It is fine for washing and brushing your teeth,…
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Retiring to Fuerteventura – How We Did It
My wife, Sue, and I sold up in the UK before retiring to Fuerteventura in 2013. We chose to live in the north of Fuerteventura as that was the area we knew best and obviously liked. This is the full story of why, where, when and how we retired here which I hope may help…
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Is Fuerteventura in the EU? Duty free allowances
There seems to be quite a bit of confusion amongst visitors about whether Fuerteventura is a part of the EU. Is Fuerteventura in the EU? Yes, Fuerteventura, and the Canary Islands, are part of the Outermost Regions of the EU but it is not part of the EU Customs Union so VAT does not apply…
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Fuerteventura Airport Guide for Visitors – by a Resident
If you are planning a trip to the stunning island of Fuerteventura, located in the Canary Islands, you will be arriving at Fuerteventura Airport. As the only airport on the island, it’s an essential hub for tourists and locals, serving millions of passengers annually. For those who haven’t visited Fuerteventura before, I have created this…
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Are There Mosquitoes in Fuerteventura or Other Creepy Crawlies?
For anyone sensitive to mosquito bites, asking if there are mosquitoes in Fuerteventura is a fair question if you plan to visit the island. I am sorry to disappoint you. There are. However, please don’t worry; although they are found here, they are not a massive problem as they can be elsewhere. Mosquitoes can be…
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Come back tourists, all is forgiven. Fuerteventura is empty.
The restrictions imposed my governments around the world on travel is having a big impact in Fuerteventura, and the Canary Islands in general. Fuerteventura relies heavily on the tourist trade to provide employment for the residents of the island. The hotels and other tourist related businesses have now been mostly closed for 6 months. This…
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Fuerteventura Coronavirus Situation
Latest Fuerteventura Coronavirus Situation As at 14th March 2022: Active Infections Dead (with it not of it!) In Hospital In ICU 259 35 3 0 Fuerteventura was on the UK’s Amber List (now done away with I understand). It seems that from 1st December only those that have a vaccination certificate are permitted to travel…