Moving to Fuerteventura

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Spanair are running a special offer right now – but you’ll have to be quick… because it runs out on May 11th 2009.

Kids can fly free when their flight is booked before May 11th, and their journey is before September 30th. It is only for Stockholm, Copenhagen, Munich and and Frankfurt… and the origin airport must be Spanish.

More information (plus Ts & Cs) -  here

Remember too, that if you have your Residencia – that Spanair offers massive discounts on your own flight prices.

Driving in Fuerteventura is the source of many discussions, jokes, and worries.  The following tips are not formal, and certainly not part of the Spanish Highway Code.  They might make life a little easier for you. However, if a policeman asks why you’re doing something a bit odd… don’t blame us!

Got an emergency and need to get to the hospital quickly? Then trap a white towel, t-shirts or cloth of some sort in the window on the driver’s side – so that it flaps as you drive up the road. The police recognise this as a sign that you have a dire emergency… and often will give you an escort to the nearest hospital. This obviously doesn’t work for getting to the footie match on time!

Roundabouts? Do what the locals do… keep a constant eye on everything going on around you, and stick to the outside lane.

Approaching a  pedestrian crossing? Obviously slow down – that’s simply common sense!  But if there is someone about to cross ahead of you, then switch on your left indicator so any vehicles behind you are aware that something is going on.

Drive on the right! Yes, it sounds obvious doesn’t it? but you’d be surprised how many cars (with drivers from the UK and Ireland) drift over to the other side of the road. This is especially bad on the busy airport days.

That’s it for now – but perhaps you have some that you would like to share? Real or tongue in cheek? Then either leave a comment here, or drop us an email HERE

The buses in Fuerteventura are very reliable, clean, comfortable and fast. They are known as “Guaguas” here, rather than “autobuses”, and are run by a company called Tiadhe. Read the rest of this entry »

Driving in Fuerteventura is usually a pleasure, due to the good quality of the main roads, long clear stretches, plentiful signs, and a lower number of vehicles than back in the UK. Of course there are some dangerous areas (as with anywhere) that demand extra concentration. Here are some helpful rules and tips whilst driving in Fuerteventura, and some Spanish driving laws. Read the rest of this entry »