Practical Info A–Z
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Medical Care
Medical care on the Canary Islands is good to very good — the islands are part of Spain and thus the EU health system.…
Banks & Money
The Canary Islands use the Euro (€) — no currency exchange needed for travelers from the Eurozone. ATMs (Cajeros) ATMs…
Shopping
The Canary Islands are a bargain paradise for certain products due to the low IGIC (Impuesto General Indirecto Canario…
Holidays
On holidays, banks, authorities, and many shops are closed. Supermarkets have reduced opening hours (usually 9–14). Res…
Internet & Mobile
The Canary Islands are part of Spain and thus the EU — EU roaming applies at no extra cost. You surf and call as you do…
Climate Table (per island)
The Canary Islands have the best climate in the world — not only says the advertising but also a study by Syracuse Univ…
LGBTQ+ — Practical Tips
The Canary Islands are one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly travel destinations in the world . Spain has had marriage equali…
Rental Cars — Essential!
A rental car is practically a must on the Canary Islands if you want to see more than just the hotel pool area. Public…
Emergencies
The most important emergency numbers on the Canary Islands: 112: General emergency number (police, fire brigade, ambula…
Opening Hours
The Canary Islands follow the Spanish rhythm — with a pronounced midday break , although in the south it is softened by…
Safety
The Canary Islands are extremely safe — safer than most German cities. Violent crime against tourists is virtually non-…
Electricity
230 V, 50 Hz — identical to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The sockets are Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). No a…
Tipping
Tipping (Propina) is customary but not mandatory on the Canary Islands — the culture lies somewhere between German gene…
Island Hopping — Logistics & Tips
Island Hopping is one of the best ways to experience the diversity of the Canary Islands — each island is a world of it…
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