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Wild camping is illegal, but a few campsites are available to permit-holders

Opportunities to camp are limited, and while campsites are entirely free of charge, permits have to be applied for in advance and collected in person before travelling to a campsite. Wild camping is technically illegal but surprisingly popular.

The contact details of all the local tourist information offices are given in the part introductions and in Appendix C.

Health and safety

There are no nasty diseases on the Canary Islands, or at least nothing you couldn’t contract at home. Water on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura is mostly from desalination plants, with some rainfall impounded in reservoirs. Either way, it is clean and safe to drink, although some people don’t like the taste. Bottled water is available if you prefer, but buy it cheaply from supermarkets rather than at considerable expense from bars. There are no snakes and no stinging insects worse than honey-bees. Don’t annoy dogs and they won’t annoy you. Dogs that are likely to bite are nearly always tethered, so keep away.