Customs regulations

For bargain hunters Gran Canary is the right place to be. Because of low prices and the little sales tax in relation to the German market you can reach a high cost benefit when buying a large amount of products. Such little facts can perfect your holiday at Gran Canary.

Nevertheless it is advisable not to overdo your shopping due to the special customs regulations of the island. Ignoring these regulations can lead to high costs when leaving the country. Therefore, we have got some hints for you to still surprise friends and family with little gifts from your holiday. The less expensive things compared to Germany are tobacco products, alcohol and medicine (such as the pill). Also the so called `rebajas´ can be very effective in times of summer or winter sales. Furthermore, it is less expensive to buy craft products and another positive fact are the low prices for petrol.

Regarding exports within the European Union there are special amount limits as the Canary Islands belong to the EU. These limits apply to the age of the passenger, e.g. children up to 14 years and people up from 17 years. An adult can export a carton of cigarettes, 50 gramme of perfume and one litre of spirits. Exceeding these limits will lead to special costs and penalties for smuggeld goods. That is why it is clever to agree within your family about who is taking what to make full use of the export limits.