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Implementation from Friday 14th.
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"We are already in Spain so can put this announcement into some context. Basically you do need to wear a mask when walking around including walking up the beach but no one is wearing a mask sunbathing or sitting at cafes, restaurants etc. So best to keep the restriction in proportion, it certainly isn’t preventing us enjoying the cafe or beach culture" It changes in 14th,so can you update please  | |||
"We are already in Spain so can put this announcement into some context. Basically you do need to wear a mask when walking around including walking up the beach but no one is wearing a mask sunbathing or sitting at cafes, restaurants etc. So best to keep the restriction in proportion, it certainly isn’t preventing us enjoying the cafe or beach culture"  This
DON'T PANIC! | |||
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"Well as our sept/Oct holiday has been cancelled again today by jet2 we may also be looking for an alternative destination or banking the money till next year. Wearing a mask whilst making the long walk down the beach is absolutely pointless. As is wearing them on the open streets. This will do nothing to stop the spread of the virus as this isn’t where the need is! Unfortunately the fear of doing nothing has overruled the need for sensible action. " You have to wear them on the beach as well, can only take them off for a swim. Our flight has been cancelled for September so we will transfer accommodation over to next year now. I've accepted that a holiday abroad to any location is out for this year, you just don't know what restrictions other countries will put in place whilst there and which countries Boris will pick for quarantine. | |||
"We are already in Spain so can put this announcement into some context. Basically you do need to wear a mask when walking around including walking up the beach but no one is wearing a mask sunbathing or sitting at cafes, restaurants etc. So best to keep the restriction in proportion, it certainly isn’t preventing us enjoying the cafe or beach culture This
DON'T PANIC!"I've spoken to our spanish friend on the island and he said it comes into force at midnight tonight. It includes the beach as well, you can only take it off for a swim. Watch out for police patrols as I understand the fines are steep out there. | |||
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"You do not need to wear masks at the beach or at the pool when you’re sitting down " I don't mean to question you sorry, I'm just getting conflicting information verbally from someone who is also living on the island who has always been reliable. Maybe you could point us to a site where we can all read the latest guidance please and make our own minds up. Thank you. | |||
"We are already in Spain so can put this announcement into some context. Basically you do need to wear a mask when walking around including walking up the beach but no one is wearing a mask sunbathing or sitting at cafes, restaurants etc. So best to keep the restriction in proportion, it certainly isn’t preventing us enjoying the cafe or beach culture This
DON'T PANIC!"Mr Mannering? Don't tell them your name pike  | |||
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"https://thecanarynews.com/2020/08/13/masks-mandatory-everywhere-canary-islands-restricts-nightlife-despite-lowest-number-of-infections-in-spain/" Thank you for sharing this link, very informative and helpful
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"As i Said it’s not going to be fully policed. The only thing they will come down hard on is night life. There is 7 weeks till the start of high season 3rd of October and the government here wants to make sure it’s safe for the Scandies. Cases will stop quickly by the end of next week. 85% of the cases are under 30‘s and all coming from Family gatherings. I feel sorry for night clubs as they have done nothing wrong. It’s house Party’s that most of the cases are from. " Why safe for the Scandies and not other nationalities | |||
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"Truthfully, they spend the money. Very long story. But their governments pay for them to come here for the winter " Oh ok. | |||
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"The new mask rule states that you don't have to wear a mask when you are in nature or wide open spaces and can maintain the safety distance of 1.5 metres. As i Said yesterday, wait till the BOE comes out. Also you can smoke as long as you’re 1.5M away from anyone. "  | |||
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"It looks as though most tourists over here (Germans) haven’t been informed of the changes . Hardly any were wearing masks in the streets and around the beach front shops . We haven’t been told anything different from our hotel. We only found out as friends said yesterday. We have been sat at the main part of the beach for nearly two hours and haven’t seen any police come through on their patrols as yet . And there was no olive around the yumbo at breakfast time . Guessing they will be stricter tonight at closing times. " It will not be policed. The only thing they will come down hard on is nightlife. We were going to put on a singer tomorrow night. But have cancelled it for now. | |||
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"Oh well, sounds like it's basically just like here then. Hopefully most people will follow the rules and the islands can avoid another lockdown. " Didn't word that very well really. When I said "just like here" I meant that most people will follow the guidelines as much as possible. Others will just do as they please and won't care as long as they get away with it. We're booked for Christmas and New Year but who knows | |||
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"Still going! (3 weeks tomorrow, and yes, I'm counting!)But as we're booked into Venus Star we don't have to think about walking to beaches etc. I can see Venus Star being busier in the evenings too as club choices are so restricted. Just rethink my packing and replace Cita clothes with something much smaller to wear in the evenings at Venus. Happy days!" Have a great time! That's a great, positive way to look at it. Never thought of it that way. Means loads more clothes shopping yay! Let us all know how Venus Star is in the evenings please. We're hopefully there and to La Mirage in December. | |||
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"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands." What drivel.  | |||
"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel. " | |||
"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel. "The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it. Although I don’t smoke it doesn’t bother me , however Mrs Boobs said she could smell Smoke on me really bad the night I stayed out til 4 on the yumbo Terraces. So there may be some logic to it | |||
"Still going! (3 weeks tomorrow, and yes, I'm counting!)But as we're booked into Venus Star we don't have to think about walking to beaches etc. I can see Venus Star being busier in the evenings too as club choices are so restricted. Just rethink my packing and replace Cita clothes with something much smaller to wear in the evenings at Venus. Happy days! Have a great time! That's a great, positive way to look at it. Never thought of it that way. Means loads more clothes shopping yay! Let us all know how Venus Star is in the evenings please. We're hopefully there and to La Mirage in December. " Willdo! It's usually quiet in the evenings, which is a shame, but it's nice to get out and visit the bars and clubs. I think with the current restrictions we may be making more use of the playspaces at Venus and our hot tub. We are also booked into Venus from Dec 27th for 2 weeks. NYE was great there last year. | |||
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"Still going! (3 weeks tomorrow, and yes, I'm counting!)But as we're booked into Venus Star we don't have to think about walking to beaches etc. I can see Venus Star being busier in the evenings too as club choices are so restricted. Just rethink my packing and replace Cita clothes with something much smaller to wear in the evenings at Venus. Happy days! Have a great time! That's a great, positive way to look at it. Never thought of it that way. Means loads more clothes shopping yay! Let us all know how Venus Star is in the evenings please. We're hopefully there and to La Mirage in December. Willdo! It's usually quiet in the evenings, which is a shame, but it's nice to get out and visit the bars and clubs. I think with the current restrictions we may be making more use of the playspaces at Venus and our hot tub. We are also booked into Venus from Dec 27th for 2 weeks. NYE was great there last year. " Aww, that's good. Well we'll come and say hello lol. We can't wait to get back over there, even if it's a bit different and quieter than usual. If it's safe, we'll be there. We had to cancel our July holiday so it's been a while. We're at La Mirage from the 23rd for 8 nights, then Venus from the 31st for four nights. | |||
"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel.
The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it. Although I don’t smoke it doesn’t bother me , however Mrs Boobs said she could smell Smoke on me really bad the night I stayed out til 4 on the yumbo Terraces. So there may be some logic to it "Also if you are walking about and smoking then you are not covered by your mask! | |||
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"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel.
The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it. "So on that basis Karaoke should be banned as well. | |||
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"Police were out in force around yumbo this morning. No fines but lots of shouting . " Oh dear When we've been in PDI, always seen lots of police about, especially along the promenade. There are 2 brothers, who are policemen,whose family own the Coco restaurant, they are often there for lunch when we are there, nice chaps | |||
"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel.
The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it.
So on that basis Karaoke should be banned as well. ", Hopefully | |||
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"Most of the bars stayed open late last night (4am) " Aren't they suppose to close at 1am or is that just the mainland? | |||
"Most of the bars stayed open late last night (4am) Aren't they suppose to close at 1am or is that just the mainland?" I've just been told the police went into yumbo at 1.30am to close places, it was reported on a FB post from friends who live on the island so from a reliable source. | |||
"Most of the bars stayed open late last night (4am) Aren't they suppose to close at 1am or is that just the mainland? I've just been told the police went into yumbo at 1.30am to close places, it was reported on a FB post from friends who live on the island so from a reliable source. " Well We left the yumbo at 4 . Was in funny boys til 3 then macho macho til 4. I think it depends who pays the bribes as the police walked through a few times and only told people that were smoking on the edge to not talk whilst smoking | |||
"Most of the bars stayed open late last night (4am) Aren't they suppose to close at 1am or is that just the mainland? I've just been told the police went into yumbo at 1.30am to close places, it was reported on a FB post from friends who live on the island so from a reliable source. " it's either a law or it isnt | |||
"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel.
The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it. Although I don’t smoke it doesn’t bother me , however Mrs Boobs said she could smell Smoke on me really bad the night I stayed out til 4 on the yumbo Terraces. So there may be some logic to it
Also if you are walking about and smoking then you are not covered by your mask!"Does anyone else find it ironic that they don't want you catching covid in the process of trying to give yourself cancer? | |||
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"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel.
The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it. Although I don’t smoke it doesn’t bother me , however Mrs Boobs said she could smell Smoke on me really bad the night I stayed out til 4 on the yumbo Terraces. So there may be some logic to it
Also if you are walking about and smoking then you are not covered by your mask!
Does anyone else find it ironic that they don't want you catching covid in the process of trying to give yourself cancer?"Actually I think it’s more they don’t want you to spread covid while giving yourself cancer | |||
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"anybody staying at anfi, or in Puerto Rico - how busy are places?" It’s empty in Puerto rico . No tourists at all. | |||
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"Much the same here at Venus Star, just a handful of couples. Weekend was OK as locals came in " There’s a fair few Germans in playa . But we haven’t spoken or seen any English folk in the last week (except workers ) | |||
"Much the same here at Venus Star, just a handful of couples. Weekend was OK as locals came in There’s a fair few Germans in playa . But we haven’t spoken or seen any English folk in the last week (except workers ) " Many will be worried about the quarantine and maybe can't do it because of work. | |||
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"Seems like this year will be written off for us X" It's a shame, but same for us. X | |||
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"Smoking should be banned in all public places including terraced places, people blowing fumes everywhere is just like sneezing without using tissues or hands. What drivel.
The Spanish government said that smokers take deeper breathes and therefore can contaminate others easier . So not total drivel. Which is why they are temporarily banning it. Although I don’t smoke it doesn’t bother me , however Mrs Boobs said she could smell Smoke on me really bad the night I stayed out til 4 on the yumbo Terraces. So there may be some logic to it
Also if you are walking about and smoking then you are not covered by your mask!
Does anyone else find it ironic that they don't want you catching covid in the process of trying to give yourself cancer?
Actually I think it’s more they don’t want you to spread covid while giving yourself cancer "Or... they don't want people getting covid from their breath while they are getting cancer from passive smoking. Well I find it ironic  | |||
"Yes us to it’s not worth all the hassle next year now fingers crossed " Let's hope so | |||
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"Must admit we wouldnt be going if we weren't stopping at la mirage, cant imaging going out that much and cant see it being busy, all being well flights are still going we will be " | |||
"Must admit we wouldnt be going if we weren't stopping at la mirage, cant imaging going out that much and cant see it being busy, all being well flights are still going we will be " Has pride still been postponed till October? If so you have Pride, freedom week and Winter Pride.... Germany for instance has said that while they have a problem with travel to mainland Spain but have no problem with the Canaries. | |||
"Much the same here at Venus Star, just a handful of couples. Weekend was OK as locals came in " Just back from weekend Venus. We arrived last Friday morning and was oke, about 17 bungalows filled and Saturday a few day guests, nice ambiance but Sunday all changed, more then 10 couples left and only 2 new arrivals......today before we left 5 couples at swimming pool. Sex with others not allowed in public areas (keep social distance) in public/swimming pool area face masks mandatory all the time when you walk around in the whole resort & restaurant. Stricked rules!! From Friday night clubs all closed again and bars shut at 01.00, it's devastating for everyone  | |||
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"On the various beach webcams all the sunbeds have been removed from the beach" Yes they have been gone for some time and kiosks not open. | |||
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"Ok this thread is becoming too gloomy so here’s the good news from GC: the sun is shining, the wine is flowing, our bums are brown, the playroom is open, there are plenty of sunbeds, the bed needs clean sheets again and the wife is horny " Finally! A positive note. We'll be there in a couple of weeks. 10 days of sunshine in a naked libertine environment. Friends to catch up with & plenty of wine and cocktails, what's not to love. | |||
"Ok this thread is becoming too gloomy so here’s the good news from GC: the sun is shining, the wine is flowing, our bums are brown, the playroom is open, there are plenty of sunbeds, the bed needs clean sheets again and the wife is horny Finally! A positive note. We'll be there in a couple of weeks. 10 days of sunshine in a naked libertine environment. Friends to catch up with & plenty of wine and cocktails, what's not to love. " | |||
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