Several Greek islands orange again, but Zakynthos is spared
The Greek islands are a favourite for a beach holiday. Holidaymakers are meanwhile watching the coronavirus and the shifting travel advice with a wary eye. Several Greek islands are turning orange again, but Zakynthos is spared.
Some Greek islands orange again (Kos, Rhodes)
The South Aegean islands, only just yellow, go to orange again this coming Sunday, 30 May. “This is because the number of corona infections has risen on this island group”, the ministry says.
The South Aegean islands include Kos and Rhodes.
- “To avoid a yo-yo effect as far as possible, we looked this week at whether the trend was continuing or whether this might be a temporary peak. Unfortunately the figures proved worrying again this week.”
“Travel is and remains a risk”, the ministry goes on. Caretaker minister De Jonge warned about that risk earlier: “It is not entirely carefree yet.”
Code yellow still for other Greek islands, Zakynthos among them
A beach holiday to the Greek islands is still on for now. There are two ‘yellow’ island groups left: the North Aegean Islands and the Ionian islands.
You can simply travel to the islands they cover, Zakynthos for instance.
- And on returning to the Netherlands from these destinations there is no quarantine or testing requirement.
A bright spot for Italy in corona times
On 15 May the world partly opened again for Dutch people eager to travel. But the whole of Italy was still ‘orange’, essential travel only. Until today. Because while the mainland stays orange, one island goes yellow.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the destination possible to visit, with risks.
- “Since 28 May 2021, after a stay on Sardinia you no longer have to show a negative test or quarantine at home on returning to the Netherlands”, says the ministry.
“The testing requirement for travel from the Netherlands to Italy does apply to the whole of Italy, including travel to Sardinia.” We hope the mainland follows soon.
Travel advice for beach destinations abroad
During corona (COVID-19) travel and lifestyle platform dionvacation® reports on the travel advice for beach destinations abroad.
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