Basic Tourist information

The basic information you might like to know about the islands

Your coming out to the Canaries? , Here are some data that may be of interest:

*Country: Spain - Spanish Autonomous Community.
*Population: 2,103,992 inhabitants (January 2009).
*Language: Spanish.
*Currency: euro.
*Time: GMT. From April to October GMT 1
 

*Weights and Measures: metric system.
*Vaccinations: not required.
*Potable water supply: secured by the public (largely from the desalination), although it is usual consumption of     bottled water.
*Media: national and international coverage.
*Internet: wifi areas and cafes with broadband connection.
*Mobile: wide coverage in almost all the territory.
*Credit cards: accepted in almost every shop.
*Banking system:wide network of domestic and foreign banks.
*Car Rental: huge network across the islands.
*Public Transport: agile taxi and bus services.
*Tourist offices: on all the islands.
*Hosts: representing more than 50 countries.
*Complaint forms: compulsory for all establishments.
*Electrical Equipment: 220 volts.
*Plugs: European system of round pins.