Canary Islands Travel Insurance

Choosing cover for a Canary Islands trip

Most people come for the sun, beaches and easy-going pace. The insurance bit tends to matter when plans change or something goes wrong, so it’s worth thinking about it early.
For UK travellers, a practical starting point is whether you need single trip cover or something that works across multiple holidays.

If you’re booking a one-off break, you may want to start with single trip travel cover and then tailor options around what you’re doing and who’s travelling.

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Main Facts About Canary Islands

Currency

The currency is the euro. If you’re using your bank card abroad, it’s worth checking any overseas fees before you go, so you know what to expect day to day.

Language

Spanish is the official language. In tourist areas you’ll often find English spoken, but it’s still handy to know the basics for taxis, pharmacies and anything more “off the beaten track”.

Weather

Expect warm, sunny conditions for much of the year. With that in mind, it’s sensible to consider how you’d handle heat-related illness, particularly if you’re travelling with children or anyone who’s more vulnerable to the sun.

Power Plugs

Plugs and sockets are Type C, E and F, with a 230V supply.

Population

Population varies by island. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are among the most populated.

Fun Fact

Tenerife is known for opportunities to spot turtles in certain areas. If you’re planning water time and excursions, it’s a good cue to think about activities and excursions cover in the Canary Islands, depending on what you’ve booked.

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Your Canary Islands Bucket list

If your plans include pools, boat trips, water sports or paid excursions, it’s worth checking how your policy options treat activities and cancellations before you commit.

If you're in the Canary Islands, you HAVE to do these things:

Make a splash at Siam Park.
Marvel at Dolphins on Whale and Dolphins excursions.
Aventure the Volan El Teide.
Explore the gorgeous city of Adeje.
Take on a winery visit in Tenerife.
Try Papas arrugadas.
Check out El Monumento Natural de Los Roques.
Watch the sunset at Mirador de la Peña.
Hike around El Hierro.
Stroll Along Beaches of Gran Canaria.
Admire the Works of Cesar Manrique on Lanzarote.

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Before you go: the “boring” bits that can trip up a great holiday

Sun, water and island life are exactly why people love the Canaries. They’re also why a few practical risks are worth thinking through before you buy cover.

Heat and sun exposure
If you’re prone to heat illness, travelling with kids, or have pre-existing conditions, consider whether you need pre-existing medical conditions cover for Canary Islands trips and what your options look like for emergency medical expenses cover in the Canary Islands.

Water activities and excursions
Boat trips, pools, snorkelling and paid excursions are common holiday highlights. If you’re doing anything more active than “sun lounger and a paperback”, check whether activities and excursions cover in the Canary Islands matters for what you’ve booked.

Volcanic ash or weather disruption
Island travel can be more sensitive to disruption. If you’re flying, think about whether volcanic ash disruption cover in the Canary Islands (and cancellation or curtailment options) is relevant for your plans.

Petty theft
Tourist hotspots can attract opportunists. If you’re worried about theft, keep your valuables close and consider whether petty theft cover in the Canary Islands is something you want included alongside lost luggage cover on flights to the Canary Islands, depending on your policy options.