The canaries activate the exit operation

Regarding the modality of the there are all kinds of trips, as a couple or as a family, with the dog, to take a motorcycle route or even alone, waiting to meet a family member. As for accommodation, the options also vary, ranging from luxury hotels, apartments and holiday homes to the houses of family and friends or the classic camper van.

From early in the morning of this Holy Thursday, the sun was visible after a week where the rain has been the protagonist and the Muelle de la Luz in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria received hundreds of cars and passengers who were embarking on the Betancuria Express heading to Morro Jable, Fuerteventura.

There, among the long line of cars, was Ayoze, who while he livened up the wait by playing an ONCE scratch card, expressed his happiness at being able to go out these four days to “disconnect a little from the monotony and enjoy the Week.” “Holy.”

More notice to compensate for high prices

Regarding the economic performance that he had to make to be able to go out for a few days, Ayoze commented that it has only been “a little more expensive.” without being a high difference » compared to other occasions, emphasizing that to travel, “there is no choice but to make an effort.” In this case, he clarified that the trip with vehicle included was around 100 euros. Apart from a few days of rest, Ayoze booked the trip two months in advance, with the added excitement of meeting his newborn nephew.

It is not the first boat trip for several of the passengers. José’s family comes from Tenerife to spend three nights in a hotel in Morro Jable. Despite having carried out the reservations more than six months in advance, assured that the total trip has cost them “somewhat more expensive» than in previous years.

For Iván, the climate is the main reason for staying on the islands during this period in which good weather has not yet arrived in many parts of Europe. He explains that it is a trip that he usually takes every year as he has his father living there. «We like to go out too, but nowhere is there like home.». Regarding the preparation of the trip, he indicated that advance notice is important because finding an apartment in the northern part of Fuerteventura is “complicated” but what was most difficult for him this time was getting the boat ticket. “Until the last minute we were looking at the possibility of returning later but if you take it a month before there is usually no problem.”

Under Elisa’s perception, this type of trip is not particularly expensive, especially if one stays outside tourist areas as is your case. «In the end, what we want is to see the island and only use the accommodation to sleep. We take it out a month and a half in advance and with the resident discount it stays a pretty good price».

Other travelers choose to use their vehicle as accommodation, thus alleviating expenses and allowing greater mobility.

Not everything is pleasure. In Antonio’s case, it is a matter of work. As he does every week, he boards the Betancuria Express to deliver a shipment of clothing to the capital of Majorca. «You can see the difference in occupancy compared to other times»he claimed.