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Only 60 miles (100km) separates the island of Fuerteventura, second largest in the Canary archipelago, from the continent ofAfrica, and this sunny island shares the same latitude (and therefore weather conditions) with the renowned holiday destinations of Florida and Mexico. Unlike those bustling resort-ridden vacation stations, though, Fuerteventura is relatively undiscovered, its more than 150 idyllic sandy beaches only sparsely populated and many seldom visited at all. The island has an arid volcanic landscape, and apart from the beaches, not much to recommend it in the way of tourist amenities or attractions. This has kept the mega resorts and mass summer package holiday trade at bay, but it does have a fair share of day-trippers from the resorts of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria who come seeking are spite from the crowds. The island's two main resort towns are Corralejo and Caleta del Fuste. Fuerteventura is easily accessible from the other islands in the archipelago by ferry or air. The airport is situated close to the island's capital of Puerto del Rosario.

Currency

The Canary Islands official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR.  One Euro is divided into 100 cents.   Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates.  All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops.   ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.  The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union.  Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Morro Jable Climate

Perfect for a summer or winter holiday, the island of Fuerteventura boasts a fantastic climate, with plenty of warm, dry days accompanied by lots of sunshine. Like the rest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year, with the average temperature of 21c.

The close proximity to the African coastline ensures plenty of sunshine, with Fuerteventura boasting an average of 320 sun-filled days a year. Closer to Africa than the other Canaries Islands, Fuerteventura is the driest of them all, receiving the hotter trade winds from the North and less rain. The island does receive a little rainfall, generally between October and March, but the showers tend to be brief and generally affect the north and the higher parts of the island. What little precipitation the island does receive adds greenery to the central and north-west region, but in general the rest of Fuerteventura is quite desert-like and rather barren, especially the east.

Time

The Canary Islands are in the same time zone as the UK.  Local time is GMT in the winter (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Language

Spanish is the official language, but
English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. 
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Tipping

Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered.  In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected.  Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.

Communications

The international access code for Spain is +34.  The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).

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