Moving to Fuerteventura

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With the death of Jade Goody this year, the awareness of cervical cancer has been raised again. This begs the question of us ladies here… “Where do I get a smear test in Fuerteventura?”. Read the rest of this entry »

Although not a nice subject to discuss… it is a vital one, because death usually comes unexpectedly – and this is why it is always best to draw up a will in Fuerteventura as soon as possible. The last thing you want to be worrying about whilst grieving, is that you need to sort out legal matters in a country where you may not speak the lingo – and even if you do… how is your legal knowledge? We would always recommend that you have a will – this is especially important if you own property in Fuerteventura. Read the rest of this entry »

Moving from a damp colder country to the warmer climate and weather in Fuerteventura may give a person aninstant health boost. It certainly did for us – my asthma very rarely rears its ugly head. Read the rest of this entry »

Having a baby in Fuerteventura can be one of the most exciting events of your life. However, if you are not fluent in Spanish, the prospect can be terrifying. Obviously, as with any pregnancy – you will want to know where you can get advise, support and care for your impending happy arrival. Read the rest of this entry »

Without opening a can of worms… this information on abortions in Fuerteventura is provided so that women in this sensitive situation know that help is available to them. This is not a portal for debate on the subject… there are plenty of forums and message boards for that purpose. Read the rest of this entry »

Unlike other countries within the EU, contraception is not free in Fuerteventura. Contraceptive pills are only available by prescription from a doctor or a gynaecologist. These pills can then be collected at a Farmacia. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is where you can always find an updated list of Late Night Chemists in Fuerteventura. We endeavour to keep these details regularly updated for you! So do keep checking back. We would like to thank our friends in the Spanish press who have made this information available.

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A useful list of hospitals and health centres in Fuerteventura. Read the rest of this entry »

After all those years of raising a family and building your career… you’ve now decided the time is right for retiring to the warmer weather in Fuerteventura. All your dreams of living in the sun, breathing fresher air, and enjoying more outdoor activities are about to happen. But is it all going to be easy? Read the rest of this entry »

Oh yes… a question on many people’s lips… what about those blimmin mosquitos in Fuerteventura? Yes, we could chat on about mozzies… and how fascinating a species they are… and how they effect the eco-system… and how many types there are… (yes, we’re bored already too). But what YOU really want to know is… 1. How to kill the blighters. 2. How to keep their gnashers off you, and 3. How to get rid of that terrible itch! Read the rest of this entry »