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C/La Mancha s/n. Barranco de Vinamar. 35625
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Canary Isld. - Fuerteventura
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Spain
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www.barcelojandiaplaya.com |
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| Lying to the south-east of Spain and the north-east of the African continent, the Canary Islands archipelago is made up of seven islands: Fuerteventura, La Gomera, Hierro, Gran Canaria, La Palma, Lanzarote and Tenerife, each of which has its own distinctive scenery, evoking beautiful landscapes from every corner of our planet. |
| Fuerteventura is the longest of the Canary Islands, a land of solitary plains, vast beaches of fine golden sand and turquoise waters. |
| The whole of the island is a Natural Park, a paradise for sports enthusiasts and lovers of adventure or even just for travelers fascinated by nature at its most primeval. | |
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 Church of the Pago de Casillas del Ángel. Colonial style church situated in the island's capital, Puerto del Rosario. |
| Casa de los Coroneles. This stunning 18th century mansion, once the official residence of the island's governors, can be found in the township of La Oliva, the ancient capital of the Maxorata kingdom. |
| Fortaleza de Caleta de Fuste Castle. Very close to the hotel.Casa de los Coroneles: This stunning 18th century mansion used to be the official residence of the island's governors and can be found in the township of La Oliva, the ancient capital of the indigenous kingdom of Maxorata. |
| Catedral de Betancuria. Built as a church in 1410 and consecrated as a cathedral 14 years later, the building is of enormous artistic interest, one of the highlights being the beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling. |
| Anotherplaces of interest: the fortification of San Pedro de Alcántara and the aboriginal site of La Atalayita |
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| Fish is one of the island's specialties, along with limpets and mussels. |
| Meat, principally port and goat, is prepared in a variety of ways using delicious sauces. |
| Cheese is also very popular, particularly goat's cheese, which has its own Designation of Origin and enjoys considerable prestige. |
| The most traditional dishes are corn broth, potato soup and the famous "papas arrugadas" (literally, wrinkly potatoes) with spicy "mojo" sauce. |
| Fuerteventura boasts an extensive range of restaurants offering not only typical Canarian cuisine but also a wide variety of international dishes. |
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| The traditional craft products of Fuerteventura include a variety of decorative ceramic objects, the ornamental pots being particularly attractive. |
| The goat's cheese, with its own Designation of Origin, is also very characteristic of the region.The area of Caleta de Fuste is particularly notable as a shopping district, with a great number of stores aimed at visitors in which local craft products can be purchased. Likewise, the magnificent Avenida las Palmeras, in Jandía, is an invitation to take a pleasant stroll and enjoy a day at the shops in its Shopping Centre. |
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| Time Zone: UTC + 1 in Summer. UTC in Winter |
| Official Currency: The Euro. |
| Languages: Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 million inhabitants in Spain and 50.000 in Fuerteventura. |
| Health Information: No vaccine or medical certificate is needed to travel to Spain. |
| Electricity:220 Volts. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and all major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Normal banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. . |
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