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  • Fall in tourists to islands.
    There was a fall in April due to the volcanic ash of 13% for the month of April. It was suggested that people are now afraid to travel for fear of being stranded, unable to return to their homeland.
  • Rental prices drop further.
    The average cost of rental of properties has dropped by a further 5% on last year. This situation is set to continue for the foreseeable future.
  • Canary Day celebrations.
    The Ministry of Culture and Historical Heritage of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura allocated more than 300 tables for groups of people interested in attending the traditional 'Taifa Dance', which, with Canary Day will be held on May 29th in the esplanade of the dock in Puerto del Rosario, with...
  • Dust clouds
    Spanish airports and Air Navigation (AENA) has chose to close the air traffic at the airport of Puerto del Rosario last week due to the cloud of ash from the volcano Icelandic Eyjafjall. Hundreds of flights were cancelled throughout the Canary islands causing chaos to travellers.
  • All at Sea!
    The Canary Islands government has established in coordination with the shippers a plan to relocate, if necessary, to passengers affected by the closure of airports by sea through Cadiz, and amounted to 117 flights canceled by the volcanic cloud, with A total of 28 438 seats. This is one of...
  • Canary island Government cut their wages.
    The leading figures in Canary government agreed to cut their wages this week by 15% in order to help the economy. This decision is not final and is to be reviewed and settled in the near future.
  • Homeless use the bus station in Corralejo
    The president of the La Oliva has suggested that the bus shelters in Rossario are to serve as private parking shelters for homeless !
  • Pozo Negro
    The agricultural fare is confirmed for 20th ndash; 23rd May in Pozo Negro. Well worth a visit to see the livestock and the crafts for the local people. This is one of the largest events of its kind in Fuerteventura.
  • Limpets ban lifted.
    Those with a special fishing licence are now able to fish for limpets in designated areas around Fuerteventura. This lifting of restriction is expected to be for a three year period. Check with each local area for this activity.
  • Flying restrictions
    This past week has again seen disruption on flights to the island from Ireland and Scotland. The restrictions are now lifted but officials say that this could continue intermittently for several months.
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