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Are There Mosquitoes in Fuerteventura or Other Creepy Crawlies?
For anyone sensitive to mosquito bites, asking if there are mosquitoes in Fuerteventura is a fair question if you plan to visit the island. I am sorry to disappoint you. There are. However, please don’t worry; although they are found here, they are not a massive problem as they can be elsewhere. Mosquitoes can be…
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Is Fuerteventura Windy? Fuerteventura Wind Myths
Who says it is windy in Fuerteventura? I grant you that the Fuerteventura wind can be quite strong, particularly at certain times of the year. But that is often a good thing as it helps to keep the temperature down to a nice level during the summer and it also makes kite and wind surfers…
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The Big Calima in Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands
On Saturday 22nd February 2020 a big Calima hit the Canary Islands and Fuerteventura was directly in the firing line. It lasted for three days and was the worst Calima for 40 years some authorities are saying. What is a Calima? A Calima is a recognised named wind which blows from the Sahara desert westwards…
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Come back tourists, all is forgiven. Fuerteventura is empty.
The restrictions imposed my governments around the world on travel is having a big impact in Fuerteventura, and the Canary Islands in general. Fuerteventura relies heavily on the tourist trade to provide employment for the residents of the island. The hotels and other tourist related businesses have now been mostly closed for 6 months. This…
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Naturist Beaches in Fuerteventura | Naturist Hotels and Villas
Fuerteventura is a very naturist-friendly island. Although there are no designated naturist beaches in Fuerteventura, you will find naturists on almost every beach provided that is not in the built-up area of a resort or town. The law in Spain (and therefore in Fuerteventura) allows for public nudity in any “natural” place. Most beaches in…
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Fuerteventura Coronavirus Situation
Latest Fuerteventura Coronavirus Situation As at 14th March 2022: Active Infections Dead (with it not of it!) In Hospital In ICU 259 35 3 0 Fuerteventura was on the UK’s Amber List (now done away with I understand). It seems that from 1st December only those that have a vaccination certificate are permitted to travel…
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What Things Do I and Don’t I Miss About The UK
This is a rough transcript of my video about things I miss about the UK. You can watch the video or read the article – aren’t I kind giving you a choice! I’m going to talk about the things I miss about the UK and what I don’t miss living here in Fuerteventura as opposed…
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What to do in fuerteventura – excursions and trips
Are you wondering what to do in Fuerteventura while you are here on holiday? Well, apart from lying on one of the beautiful beaches, of course. There are actually many things to do and see in Fuerteventura, so you may find it hard to make a choice. So, if you feel like going out for…
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Caleta De Fuste in 1987 – 38 years ago!
I went through some old VHS home videos and found footage of a holiday in Caleta De Fuste in 1987. I recently got my old VHS to DVD player working, so I downloaded the video and put it up on YouTube to show some Caleta de Fuste history. What was in Caleta de Fuste in…
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Where to eat in Fuerteventura – Casa de la Naturaleza in Vega de Rio Palmas
This week we had to choose where to eat in Fuerteventura that was somewhere in the middle of the island. That was because friends of ours were here on holiday in Fuerteventura, staying in the south of the island in Costa Calma, and we wanted to meet them for lunch. Location The restaurant is located…