The water on the island is desalinated
from sea-water, so whilst it is safe to drink, it is salty. People
here use it for tea, coffee etc, but they use bottled water for drinking
by itself; we suggest you do the same.
Do not leave valuables or surfing
equipment in your car or on the beach. Fuerteventura may be idyllic,
but there are still thieves around to ruin your holiday.
Remember that the sun here is very
powerful, particularly in the summer months- make sure that you use a high
factor sun block to prevent burning.
And do not forget a hat to protect your head!
Do not bother trying to go shopping
between 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. - most places are closed for siesta time.
If you are driving a hire car, keep your
driving licence and hire documents with you at all times (legal
requirement).
Do not try to drive or park on the sand
- treat it as you would treat snow.
Take your passport or identity card with
you at all times (legal requirement). You will also need it if you
are changing money or paying with a credit card, particularly in a
supermarket.
Do not be tempted to speed (the general
island limit is 90 km/h) or drink and drive. Incidentally, be
careful as you approach roundabouts: they have reducing speed limits as
you approach them, and you must be under the new limit as you pass the
sign. There is a system of on-the-spot fines.
Make sure that you have plenty of fuel
in your car, service stations are spread thinly and in any case most are
closed on Sunday afternoon and holidays.
