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What plugs do you need for the Canary Islands?

There are multiple outlet types used in Canary Islands (C / E / L). Type C/E is the most commonly found so a US to type C/E adapter should allow you to connect your appliances in many cases.



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Plug type: Gran Canaria uses Type C, E and F plugs, so you'll need an adapter for UK appliances. Electricity: The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. Currency: Gran Canaria uses the euro.

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The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions. It also fits into Type E, F, J, K or N sockets that often replace the Type C socket.

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Tenerife basics Plug type: Most outlets on the Canary Islands use Type C, E or F plugs. Electricity: Tenerife has a standard voltage of 230V at a frequency of 50Hz. Currency: Like the rest of Spain, Tenerife uses the euro. International dialing code: The international dialing code for Spain is +34.

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Spain has standardized on type F sockets and plugs. Type C and type E plugs can also be used thanks to their compatibility with type F sockets.

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Tenerife being part of Spain, allows you to use your iD plan inclusive EU roaming feature, which lets you roam like at home in 50 destinations throughout the EU, EEA and beyond.

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USB-C, also called USB Type-C, refers to a specific specification of USB connectors. USB-C it is one form of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) hardware interface and is also currently the most popular charging port for Android cell phones.

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Credit cards MasterCard/Cirrus and Visa/Plus are accepted in nearly all ATMs, which are common throughout the country. These credit cards can generally be used outside main towns and cities, although cash is your safest bet.

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Is it best to take cash or card to Gran Canaria? If you're not a fan of cash as most aren't as well, MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted in main towns and cities. While the use of credit cards have become more common these days, bringing cash is still your safest option.

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If you're by yourself, you can live on €1,000 per month in Spain. This includes room rent, groceries, health insurance, rare use of public transport, eating out a few times a month and shopping moderately.

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