Country guide

Canary Islands

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

None required

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time zones

No UTC / GMT offset (2 hours behind South Africa).

Dialing code

+ 34

Best time to go

November - March

Drinking water

Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but has a salty taste due to the high mineral content. Bottled water is available.

Travel tips

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Avoid any touts for time-shares.

Visa guide

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio