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BOE Covid Testing
A new BOE has been published today in respect of testing, the new rules will come into effect from the 23rd November, we expect to have further clarification in the following days, we have copied the BOE below or you can view the original by clicking the link below,...
TUI offers rapid COVID tests to German tourists visiting the Canary Islands
Thanks to LANCELOT DIGITAL - TUI offers rapid COVID tests to German tourists visiting the Canary Islands The Islands will request these tests from Saturday that will be paid for by the travelers themselves As of this Saturday, the Canary Islands will become the first...
New EHIC Cards
Update from the British Embassy in Madrid As you know, healthcare rights of those living in Spain before 31 December will remain the same for as long as they remain resident here. Those who have their healthcare funded by the UK (eg S1 holders) will need to apply for...
Another blow to tourism in the Canary Islands
Norwegian cancels all its flights due to the economic bankruptcy suffered by the covid The Canary Islands have received another blow where it hurts the most, the tourism sector, and that is that the Norwegian airline has announced a Temporary Employment Regulation...
The ‘Be Safe Stay On’ seal will position Lanzarote as a “safe destination”
Thanks to La Voz - The 'Be Safe Stay On' seal will position Lanzarote as a "safe destination" The Cabildo and the Círculo de Empresarios de Lanzarote have presented this initiative, which aims to create a security circuit on the island The Cabildo de Lanzarote...
The Cabildo studies the implementation of logistics for tests at the airport
Given the pressure of the tourism sector, in a meeting that possibility was considered, not only for tourists but for travelers in general Today, José Manuel Sosa, Minister of Health of the Cabildo de Lanzarote , participated in the gathering of the "Journalists...
Visitor Testing
We are being inundated with questions regarding the Antigen and PCR tests, the problem seems to be that it was previously stated that an Antigen test was acceptable but the latest BOC failed to stipulate what tests were necessary, we have however...
The Cabildos de Canarias coordinate measures in tourism in the face of Covid-19
Faced with concern about the tourist situation in the Canary Islands as a result of the pandemic caused by Covid-19, the president of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura and in turn Minister of Tourism of the first Majorera Corporation, Blas Acosta, convened yesterday...
Latest Turismo Update
Latest news: Covid-19 test Are there any special procedures to complete before travelling to Lanzarote? Yes. There are two procedures: No more than 72 hours before you travel (only if you will be staying in tourist accommodation):Test to diagnose active COVID-19...
The confinement of England hits the Canary Islands
Another blow for the economy of the Canary Islands. England is confined until next December 2 with the aim of stopping infections that already exceed one million cases. The English, the main tourists to the islands, will not be able to leave home except for essential...
Visitor Testing
Following this latest announcement we are trying to find places in the UK that can offer the Antigen test at a reasonable cost, when we have any further information we shall share it with you. The rapid tests can still be done here at the clinics in Playa Blanca and...
TUI, the first tour operator to force its tourists to test for Covid19
TUI, the first tour operator to force its tourists to test for Covid19 Faced with the trouble in the Canary Islands, the company requires its travelers to take tests, the cost of which will be assumed by the company TUI Nederland will resume trips to the Canary...
Spectacular reaction of the British market after meeting the safe corridor with the Canary Islands
Spectacular reaction of the British market after meeting the safe corridor with the Canary Islands From the SPEL they point out that, if the contagion figures remain equally well, the winter season in Lanzarote could be saved https://youtu.be/zeMJ8-uKm5w ...
The Canary Islands will require a negative test certificate only for tourists
We expect more information about this in the forthcoming days As reported this morning thanks to LANCELOT DIGITAL The Canary Islands will require a negative test certificate only for tourists The tourism sector is upset because it considers that the tests should be...
Current Restrictions – Lanzarote
Lots of people are confused and are asking what are the restrictions when travelling to Lanzarote this is the latest update from Tourism (updated 26/10/2020) CORONAVIRUS – COVID 19 (Updated on October 26, 2020) Latest news – Connections by air, sea connectivity &...
The Canarian tourism sector asks the Minister of Tourism to be serious
Thanks to LANCELOT DIGITAL https://youtu.be/5Ew7K7EBY6c The feeling that the Government of Spain has not taken seriously the situation of a Canary Islands without tourism and the social and economic consequences that this situation entails, is...
Thanks to LANCELOT DIGITAL The Irish company Ryanair has given the battered island of Lanzarote a joy this week and has announced that, starting next December 1, the island will receive four weekly flights from Barcelona. The Barcelona-Lanzarote route is one of the...
Germany permits travel to the Canaries
Thanks to Gazette Life Germany permits travel to the Canaries Last night the German government updated its travel advice, removing the Canary Islands from its list of countries and regions that are not recommended for travel. Canarian president Ángel Victor Torres...
Spain looks to the Canary Islands for good control of covid-19
Thanks to Lancelot Digital Spain looks to the Canary Islands for good control of covid-19 At the beginning of the summer, the Canaries took the de-escalation "somewhat happily", especially on the islands where the first wave had not hit hard, such as Gran Canaria and...
PCR Testing in Arrecife
PCR is being carried out from the vehicles themselves and it replaces the space of the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital, this being a more accessible area The president of the Cabildo, María Dolores Corujo, the Minister of Security and Emergencies, Francisco Javier...
Update from the British Embassy in Madrid
Update from the British Embassy in Madrid - As always, we really appreciate your support in sharing our information and hope you find it useful. If you have social media channels do please consider sharing our content from facebook.com/britsinspain – particularly...
Update from our association members Blevins Franks
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul if you have any questions or concerns relating to these or other financial matters. Can a UK-based adviser continue to support you from 2021? Four things to consider By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks 928 433 411...
Tourist employers demand not to waste “not a minute more” in setting up safe corridors
Thanks to La Voz Tourist employers demand not to waste "not a minute more" in setting up safe corridors They insist that airports are the appropriate facilities to test all travelers, including those from the peninsular territory, and recover part of the tourist...
Lanzarote will have 11.3million euros for Municipal Cooperationand Employment plans
Thanks to LANCELOT DIGITAL - Lanzarote will have 11.3 million euros for Municipal Cooperation and Employment plans The last plenary session of the Cabildo de Lanzarote approved the nomination of more than 11.3 million euros to the town councils through the Municipal...
The Ertes will be extended after January 31 if required by the pandemic
Thanks to LANCELOT DIGITAL The Ertes will be extended after January 31 if required by the pandemic The Canary Islands obtains guarantees from Minister Escrivá that this is the case and the announcement that 6,000 island households will receive the Minimum Vital Income...