Compulsory wearing of masks in the Canaries will not be extended, the Canarian Government confirmed yesterday, although existing rules will be enforced more strictly. The current rules make masks obligatory in any situations, indoors or outdoors, where 1.5 metre social distancing cannot be guaranteed. In practice this means that masks are normally worn indoors and […]
On Friday 5th June, the Las Palmeras Golf Society held a fun tournament for its members and visitors, reports Jean-Francois Crinquand. Plenty of golfers turned out for the Three Clubs and a Putter Challenge Trophy, the weather was near perfect and the Costa Teguise Golf course is in much better shape than might have been […]
The Canarian Government’s health councillor, Blas Trujillo, has said that the Canaries is “prepared” to deal with an outbreak of coronavirus on the islands. After returning from a tour to the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in Lanzarote, Trujillo told the Canarian parliament that the Canaries has the capacity to confront new outbreaks, and meets […]
The big question this month is how many tourists will be able to visit once again and enjoy the sunshine? Of course, with the new precautions on the beaches and in the resorts it will be a little different, but I am hopeful we can all abide by the rules and stay safe. At least […]
Canarian President Ángel Victor Torres has claimed that the Canarian Winter season is likely to reach 60% of the occupation levels of last year. The regional President also said that tourist numbers so far had been better than expected, mainly because of inter-Canarian tourism and visits from mainland Spain. Torres said that the summer season […]
The Canarian Government indicated on Thursday that it is considering measures to make the use of masks compulsory. The General Direction of Public Health on the islands is drawing up proposals for measures “adapted to the situation on the islands”, and Blas Trujillo, head of the Health Council, will present them to the Canarian government […]
The premature end of season left UD Lanzarote in 14th position with eleven matches remaining, all of which have been cancelled. Ian Lane reports on how Lanzarote’s league will play out, with big changes to come next season. First published in Gazette Life, July 1st 2020. Whilst the Rojillos have ended their campaign, the top […]
As Lanzarote climbs back to its feet after the lockdown, it‘s becoming increasingly clear that villa rentals are going to be an important aspect of the tourist sector in the near future. If you want to capitalise on this unique opportunity, you‘ll need professional help. Photo: Ronn Ballantyne When tourists come back, there’s a strong […]
The end of the State of Alarm has been welcomed by many, but it also comes as a bucket of freezing water to many others – among them rental tenants who may now face eviction. First published in Gazette Life, July 1st 2020. Rent arrears have escalated in Spain, and while many landlords have been […]
Spain’s health minister, Salvador Illa, has predicted that a vaccine against coronavirus will probably be ready to be administered to the population in the second quarter of 2021. Illa said that the vaccine “could be delayed or could arrive early” and assured the public that EU countries were working together to ensure an equitable distribution […]
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