Fuerteventura Services

Cosmetics Enhancements

Ever thought about going home from your holiday looking more than just tanned & refreshed? Now you can!
Botox, Restalayne, Fillers etc are all available here on Lanzarote at a fraction of the cost in some UK clinics.

(Eye areas from 195€)

Dr Norbert Kuner is a fully qualified Dermatologist trained at the famous University of Heidelberg.
Dr Kuner also offers full skin Cancer scanning checkups (from 55€) along with all dermatological advice and care.
Consultations +34 928 517 938 Mobile +34 607 929 170

Weather

Summer temperatures 25-30C, Winter 20 – 25C.
Daily summer sunshine 10hr – 11hrs – Winter 7hrs – 8hrs

Medical Insurance for Tourist

If you do not travel with a pre paid Medical Insurance certificate then please ensure that you bring your E111. The E111 form was replaced in January 2006 by the European Health Insurance Card. (EHIC). This card entitles British Citizens to the same level of health treatment when travelling within the EU as they would expect to receive in the UK.
To obtain an EHIC go to the NHS website at https:/www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do or telephone 0845 606 2030 before travelling as the card must be shown if you require medical treatment.

Medical Doctors

There are many English speaking doctor on the islands but please ask your hotel or tour guide for a recommendation.

IMPORTANT!
Sunburnt? Aloe Vera 100% or ask your chemist for Flamazine Cream. (Approx 4€)

The Fuerteventura sun is dangerous especially for young children. Don’t wait until you are burnt take care with high factor sun block. (They are cheaper to buy here and we have a great choice). Even when it is overcast the sun’s rays will still burn your skin and a windy island may often make the sun burn your skin faster. Be safe, sun block and take it slowly.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies / Chemists are easily spotted as most have large green cross flashing signs outside. There is always a duty pharmacy open 24 / 7. Tel 900 811 555 (Emergency number).

Banks

Open Monday to Friday from 08.30 – 14.00. Cash points are programmable to English.

Currency

Euro. €. Bureau de change offices located in all main towns.
You will require your passport to make a currency exchange. Some shops also offer exchange but please be careful to check rates and commission payable.

Shops

Electrical goods are less expensive here but please check very carefully when making a purchase as these goods are the most likely to be counterfeit. You will be asked to produce your Passport every time you make a purchase with a Credit Card.

Perfumes, cosmetics and leather goods are much cheaper than on the mainland and also than those sold at the airport. Cigarettes and tobacco and alcohol are very cheap in the wholesale shops or supermarkets but please note Duty Free Allowances.

Duty Free Allowance

200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g smoking tobacco;

2L sparkling wine and 2L of any other wine.

1L spirits over 22% or 2L spirits under 22%

60mL perfume, 250mL eau de toilette

£145 worth of other goods including gifts and souvenirs.

Schools

If you are thinking of emigrating and have school age children there are many choices for their education on the island. If they are young or speak Spanish fluently then they would be able to attend one of the many excellent Spanish schools indeed it would probably be to their advantage.
If, however you would prefer them to go to an English teaching school there are some good private ones on island. The pupils will be multi racial but the curriculum will be based on the English teaching system. The costs are not prohibitive especially if you have been sending your child to and English fee paying school they are low in comparison. The holidays are long, three months during the summer but no half terms. The days are short from around 9.30am to 3.30pm.
TIP. Shop around and ask for personal opinions from parents already sending their children.

Pets

First & foremost it is important to know that shipping your pet aboard is an expensive business. The dog or cat will require a host of inoculations and certification for entering into a foreign country and Fuerteventura is no exception. Please also consider the pet’s temperament as it is a stressful experience and one which some animals will not tolerate lightly.
There are many good companies who specialize in pet shipping around the world so check the web to find the one which suits both you and your pet best.
Once here there are some wonderful veterinary surgeons who will take the greatest of care of your pet and at a lower cost than you may have been used to in the UK.
In recent years the welfare of the island’s Cats & Dogs has been given greater consideration, however, there are still many distressing sights of dogs tied up in the midday sun or worse, wandering the countryside without a home.

Animal Freight – www.petair.com