Infections down, tourist travel to the Canary Islands allowed

Tourist travel to the Canary Islands is allowed again. Code ‘orange’ is lifted. Under that negative travel advisory there was room for essential travel only. After two months the sun destination has reopened.

Infections down, and rules around covid tests

“The number of coronavirus infections in the Canary Islands has fallen”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports.

“The local government of the Canary Islands is preparing rules to make a COVID test compulsory for tourists.”

Two months on ‘orange’

Since May things had seemed to be going well in the Canary Islands. There were few infections.

But in August the number of infections shot up again. On 25 August the whole of Spain went to orange.

Hello.

At the moment code ‘yellow’ applies. Which means tourists are welcome, although there are still safety risks.

“The Canary Islands say helloagain”, says the tourist board of the Spanish island group in a corona update.

“We have worked hard on reopening this destination, so that you can visit us under optimal conditions of safety, hygiene and quality.”

Bars and restaurants open

Many hotels have opened their doors again or intend to. Shops and restaurants are largely open too, as are the tourist attractions.

• Tourists have to keep their distance from one another, 1.5 metres, and wash their hands regularly.
• Many facilities work by appointment only, as numbers are limited. In most cases an appointment can be made online.

Face masks in the Canary Islands

• First of all, face masks are compulsory both indoors and outdoors. That applies on public roads and on the beaches as well.
• The exceptions are ‘taking part in sport, while eating and drinking and/or in the case of a disability or a respiratory condition’.

Ventilation systems and one-way traffic

Far more than in the Netherlands, attention is paid to ventilation here. Ventilation systems have been installed in shops and gyms, among other places.

There may be one-way traffic, mainly at the tourist attractions.

Travelling freely between the islands

You can visit several islands during your sun holiday. There are daily connections that make the crossing straightforward.

Positive developments

Although the coronavirus is on the rise in some countries, there are positive developments too.

Like the Canary Islands, the Greek islands are open to tourist travel again.

The Greek islands have been given colour code ‘yellow’ as well, meaning there are still safety risks.