Travel Insurance for a Holiday in the Canary Islands

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About the Canary Islands

The Canary islands consist of 7 larger islands (Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera, Hierro) and a few smaller ones (Alegranza, Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste und Lobos). The landscape of each island is radically different to the others.

The the Pico de Teide volcano located on Tenerife is the highest mountain in Spain, and the third largest volcano on Earth. The islands are the remaining cones of long-extinct volcanoes.

Capital Cities of the Canary Islands

Gran Canaria - capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tenerife - capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Lanzarote - capital Arrecife
La Palma - capital Santa Cruz de La Palma
La Gomera - capital San Sebastián de La Gomera
El Hierro - capital Valverde
Fuerteventura - capital Puerto del Rosario

Major Airports of the Canary Islands

Fuerteventura (FUE)
Gran Canaria - Las Palmas (LPA)
Hierro (VDE)
La Gomera (GMZ)
Lanzarote - Arrecife (ACE)

Canary Island's Driving Conditions

Driving is on the right, not a problem for most nationalities, British drivers should initially take a little extra care. All road signs are international. Petrol stations (Gasolinaria's) tend to be on the Motorways rather than in towns. The condition of the roads vary from island to island but generally roads are well maintained asphalt roads. Most side roads are also in good condition. The smaller roads are often dirt tracks. The roads mainly follow the contours of the mountains. There are often spectacular views but not always laybys to stop and appreciate them.

If you are unfortunate enough to become involved in a road accident and someone is injured - An ambulance will be called, from either, a private medical centre, or Spanish centro de Salud, they are well versed in dealing with your insurance company.

Loss or theft while in the Canary Islands

If you loose or experience the theft of bags or expensive item, report this to the police immediately. They will issue you with a Denuncia to show that you have reported the loss. In the case of a lost passport go to the police. They will issue you with a Denuncia (report) - Take this to your consulate. They will issue you with a temporary passport.

Insurance companies usually require the Denuncia as proof that any items were lost or stolen and then reported.

Medical Requirements/Medical Care
If you become ill on holiday - go to a Farmacia (Chemist/Pharmacy/Drugstore). Describe your symptoms and they will prescribe the appropriate remedy. Antibiotics can be purchased over the counter, a chemist will ask you if you are allergic to anything. If you have a more serious problem then you should go to one of many privately run Centro Medicos, or centro de Salud. They are well versed in contacting you travel insurance company to discuss treatment.
Canary Islands Currency: The Euro
Entry Requirements: A full passport is required but there is no need for a visa for visitors from UK.
Language of the Canary Islands
The official language is Spanish but many people speak English or German.