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Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura,
Lanzarote. The archipelago of the Canaries The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic zone of Macaronesia which includes also the archipelagos of Madeira, Selvagge Islands, the Azores, Cape Verde and part of Marocco. The Canarian archipelago consists of seven main islands of volcanic origin. In the Atlantic, located opposite the west coast of Africa, the Canaries are one of the great seaside destinations of international tourism and they're about 1,100 km from the Iberian Peninsula. From an administrative point of view, this archipelago is divided into two provinces: Las Palmas (which depend on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (which depend on Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro); therefore there is also a double capital again divided between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. TENERIFE > Visit Guida Surface = 2,034 Km2 Height Summary = 3,718 mt Protected Natural Spaces = 48.6% = Resident Population 852,945 ca FUERTEVENTURA > Visit Guida Surface = 1,660 Km2 Maximum Altitude = 807 meters Protected Natural Spaces = 28.8 Residents% Population = 89,680 ca GRAN CANARIA > Visit Guida Surface = 1,560 Km2 Height Summary = 1,950 mt Protected Natural Spaces = 42.7% = Resident Population 808,050 ca LANZAROTE > Visit Guida Surface = 846 Km2 Maximum Altitude = 671 meters Protected Natural Spaces = 41.4% = Resident Population 127,457 ca LA PALMA Surface = 708 Km2 Height Summary = 2,423 mt Protected Natural Spaces = 35.3% = Resident Population 86,065 ca LA LA GOMERA Surface = 370 Km2 Height Summary = 1,484 mt Protected Natural Spaces = 33.3% = Resident Population 21,960 ca EL HIERRO ASurface = 269 Km2 Height Summary = 1,501 mt Protected Natural Spaces = 58.0% = Resident Population 10,688 vs. Time zone: GMT. Local currency: As Spanish territory the currency adopted is EURO. Language: Spanish. The languages most commonly spoken come are English French and German, also the widespread knowledge of Italian thanks to our community that has long been well established and integrated into the various islands. Electricity: Alternating Current 50 Hz to 220 volts. Health Care / Caution: avoid drinking water directly from the taps, so it is recommended to consume water and beverages. In fact there are real problems, but in order to avoid intestinal disorders to the most sensitive, it's best to follow this advice for not to get the so-called "canarian fever" Vaccinations: not required Dogs and cats traveling with you: For a stay up to 28 days, dogs and cats follow-up of tourists, must be accompanied by a certificate of good health veterinarian NOT issued more than 5 days prior to the Canary Islands and throughout Spain. It 'also requested a certificate of vaccination against rabies, by at least a month. Dogs and cats will be under the control of veterinary border on arrival. For stays above the 28 days required a special authorization of entry. Climate: the Canary Islands (we refer in particular to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote) suffers the influence of the winds and warm waters of dall'influsso are mitigate current coming from the Gulf of Mexico. The climate is always spring throughout the year. This means that even in summer, but even in winter, average temperatures (including between 18 and 25 degrees) vary according to the diagrams below!. We want to stress again that the% humidity is very low ALSO IN THE SUMMER and the climate is certainly not afoso as in Italy during the period of greatest heat as August. The climate in the individual Islands is then influenced by surveys which impede the paths of winds from the north producing two different microclimates: cool and rainy unido where the winds come and make their influence felt, dry and sunny where they can not reach or where I can scroll by without any obstacle. Clothing: We recommend a summer clothing from sea, very practical but without forgetting some heads for spring evenings cool. TIMETABLE: Banks: From Monday to Friday: 9.00 - 14.00 From October to May also Saturday with time: 9.00 - 13.00 Shops: From Monday to Saturday from 8.30 to 12.30 and from 16.00 to 20.00 Museums: Usually from 9.30 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, the morning during the weekend. Using the telephone: To call the UK from the Canary must dial the 0044's and then the number you want (even on phones). To call the Canaries from Russia to settle the 0034 and thus the number of desired (even on phones). The provincial prefixes are 922 to Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro; 928 for Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Cooking: Many restaurants serving international cuisine, depending on the island you visited there are various specialties with net prevalence of fish dishes. Car: During your stay in the Canaries is easy to find local agencies that organize trips and excursions. We strongly recommend, however, make some output independently by hiring a car. This is because both the costs of hiring that the cost of petrol are very cheap. Guide: Driving in the Canary Islands means, for us Italians, apply a more rigid code of the road and raising our level of attention; in the country of relaxation, entertainment and fun to drive becomes, rightly, one thing extremely serious. In order to avoid unpleasant incidents during your stay will provide some useful insights: -- Respect the pedestrian crossings, the pedestrian always has priority. -- Respect scrupulously speed limits. -- Indicate always with the arrow your every change of direction. -- Putting always a seat belt. -- Do not ride NEVER under the influence of alcohol. -- In case of problems for the car, the presence of an obstacle, un'ustruzione or a column, drive the arrows emergency or at least the direction indicator left. CANARY ISLANDS / GENERAL Total area of Canarian Arcipelago = 7,447 Km2 Official Language = Spanish Local Time GMT Euro Currency Population just over 2,000,000 Density of 266 inhabitants ab / Km2 Airports 8 Commercial Ports 10 Ports Sports 12 (several yards into effect to new realizations) Road Network 4,261 Miles University 2: Tenerife (La Laguna) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Languages spoken / bilingual Colleges 16 British 7 Germans 3 French 2 Swedes 1 American 1 Norwegian 1 Japanese Logistics and Transport Airports International 6 Number weekly flights to Europe 1,500 Direct flights weekly 467 United Kingdom - 448 Spain - 334 Germany - Sweden 45 - 41 Norway - 32 Denmark - Finland 31 - 29 Belgium - Italy 27 - 16 Austria - France 15 - 10 Switzerland - 8 Portugal - 633 inter-arcipelago The special status of Spanish autonomous region, still poses the Canary in a position to offer thanks to special tax conditions (IGIC equivalent to our VAT equal to 5%), great opportunities to those wishing to undertake or simply settle in this area. The prospects are attractive opportunity to enjoy a very inviting climate, the sun throughout the year, average annual temperature 24 degrees. There are heating costs and clothing type autumn and winter. This situation is also reflected in a reduction of, for us normal maintenance costs on our property. At Canary there is no smog, is thanks to a policy of preservation of the environment that continues for ventilation; water pollution and land non-existent. The protection of citizens Canary Islands is not only health but also security; thanks to a system of prevention and control delinquency and violent acts are virtually non-existent. Quality of life, VOTE: 10. |
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