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Fuerteventura Questions

Can you tell me what the apartments are like where I'll be staying?

Definitely, the number 1 of the questions asked list. Your holiday brochure and my apartments page should answer everything for you. Check the reviews I have already HERE  Finally, on the message board there's an "apartments" section where you can post questions in the hope that people who are going or have been, can post the replies you're looking for.

Are there Internet cafes?

Yes, you'll find the major resorts and towns all have Internet cafes.

What's the weather like there at the moment?

Probably hot and sunny with some wind but have a look here too.

What's good for sunburn?

Sit in the sun for 4 hours without a break. No, don't do that! You will burn and what's good for burns is Aloe Vera and/or Lavender. To help soothe the pain, try cold, natural yoghurt (on the burn, not to eat!) Pure Aloe Vera is common here and also great for soothing burns and stopping skin hardening. Start your holiday with factor 9, it really is very easy to burn here as thousands each week can surely tell you!

Do you know how I can find work/a job in Fuerteventura?

No - but there's some advice for Gran Canaria HERE which pretty much applies to everywhere else too. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the easiest islands to find jobs.

 

How much money should I bring?

Bring it all and if you don't spend it, take it back with you! Check my page on Shopping and Food and that should give you a good idea. Most excursions cost around 30 euros each so add on for that too. Maybe check my currency page too

a)What do I need to bring if I want to hire a car?   b) Is it worth hiring a car on Fuerteventura?

(a) Your driving licence - all nationalities welcomed - and your passport. (b) For a day or two yes, - read more here

Is Fuerteventura a good destination for kids/families/singles/young fun/a quiet holiday.......

If you're looking for "young fun" style holidays then definately head to Corralejo but it is pretty limited. My personal opinion is you're better heading for Playa de las Americas in Tenerife or Playa del Ingles in Gran Canaria but you'll still have a moderately wild time in Corralejo by night. Otherwise, Fuerteventura is very much a family holiday destination and for people looking for something a bit quieter, a more relaxing holiday and dream beaches. Very popular with windsurfers too.

What injections do I need to get before I arrive?

None!

Will my mobile phone work there?

Quite probably, yes. I know the major companies from the UK (Orange, Mercury, Vodafone) do.

Are there plenty of cash points (ATM) around?

Yes, accepting all the major cards including those with the cirus logo (not Link cashpoint cards from the UK)

What insects/creepy crawlies should I expect?

Cockroaches I'm afraid! Usually they hide from movement and light which means it's not common for them to get into apartments though they do like cool, dark places so if you're window's open all the time with lights off and you out (you'll be robbed doing that by the way), they may decide to come in (cockroaches now) and have a look round. Spray them if you see one, don't stand on them as this is how the female's eggs can be spread. Very rare to see a mosquito though and the lizards that live here are never to be found around apartment complexes as human's scare them silly. Don't leave food out overnight or spilt sweet stuffs at any time and you shouldn't have a problem with anything.

Is it still lively in winter - are many places still open?

Yes, definately still busy in winter as that's the island's busiest season. Not a lot of places to go in Europe during winter for guaranteed sunshine so everyone heads here. Summer is the quiet season oddly enough but other than the odd thing such as foam parties (summer only) and banks opening on a Saturday (winter only), everything stays the same here

 

 

 

 

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