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The UK Foreign Office has issued fresh travel advice to those planning trips to the islands of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. The three destinations are popular with British holidaymakers heading off in search of some autumn and winter sunshine.

The Foreign Office has updated its guidance for these areas to warn people about 'significant disruption' after transport strikes began on Monday, October 2. The industrial action is continuing on numerous other dates across the month, reports BirminghamLive .

In an update to its Spain travel advice, the Foreign Office said: "Road transport strikes are due to be held across Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura throughout October. They are due to commence at 00:00 on the 2 October and will run on 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28 October, ending at 24:00."

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"The Government of the Canary Islands has confirmed that transportation to hospitals and medical centres will be maintained, as well as transport of medicines and other urgent supplies to guarantee the life, health and security of people."

The Foreign Office update added: "If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and needing to travel or use road transport, we encourage you to contact your tour operator or transport company as soon as possible for more information to understand how this strike may impact your travel arrangements. Significant travel disruption is expected."

It follows another strike warning from Jet2 to holidaymakers heading to Spain from now until January 2024. Travellers have been told to check the airline's website at least 12 hours before their flight for the latest on the strike action.

A statement on the Jet2 website said: "We wanted to let you know that a ground handling strike action is taking place on the following dates listed below. This is supported by the security service at Alicante Airport and this may mean potential congestion in security.

"It would be one hour in the morning from 8.45am to 9.45am local time and one hour in the evening from 6pm to 7pm between September 2023 to January 2024."

The following dates will be impacted by strike action:

October: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29 and 31

November: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26 and 28

December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31

January: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14

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Jetsetters have been warned their holidays could be impacted by road transport strikes across the Canary Islands.

According to the Foreign Office (FCDO), the strikes are expected to cause a "significant travel disruption". The strikes are due across Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote throughout October , reports Cambridgeshire Live .

The Foreign Office is encouraging holidaymakers heading to these destinations to contact their tour operators or transport companies "as soon as possible", to find out the likely impact on their travel arrangements.

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The strikes began on October 2 and were planned for 11 further dates. The upcoming dates are October 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28. Transport to hospitals and medical centres is expected to be maintained, as well as the movement of medicines and other urgent supplies.

This follows another strike warning from Jet2 to holidaymakers heading to Spain from now until January 2024. Travellers have been told to check the airline's website at least 12 hours before their flight for the latest on the strike action.

Find Foreign Office travel advice for Spain on the GOV.UK website here .

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Holidays this year have been cancelled, postponed or, at the least, a bit strange because of restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Even if the country you went on holiday to didn't require quarantine upon your return, you would still have been subject to rules when travelling to your destination and possibly while you were there too.

At the moment, it's still possible to go on holiday to many places around the world, even though some require you to self-isolate for 14 days when you get back in case you have Covid-19 .

However, if you do have a holiday booked, it's important that you check the latest Foreign Office advice on that destination before you head off.

Rules are changing all the time, so check the latest on the popular travel destinations of Lanzarote, Mallorca, Crete, Zante and other Spanish and Greek islands below.

Spanish islands

As well as Spain, the Canary and Balearic islands are very popular summer holiday destinations because of their warm weather and beautiful scenery.

The Canary Islands are made up mainly of Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura plus a number of smaller less popular islands while the Balearics are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentura, plus smaller islands.

The UK government is currently advising against all but essential travel to many foreign destinations, and Spain and the Spanish islands are on that list.

This doesn't mean you can't go there on holiday but will likely mean there's quite a few restrictions as the risk of coronavirus in the country is higher.

No-one entering Spain or its islands will have to self-isolate but you will have to do the following:

• Provide the Spanish Ministry of Health with mandatory contact information and any history of exposure to Covid-19 48 hours prior to travel
• Have a temperature check
• Undergo a visual health assessment

If you return from Spain to the UK you will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon your return.

Greek islands

There are far too many Greek islands to list all of them here, but a few of the more popular ones for summer getaways are Crete, Zante, Corfu, Kos, Santorini, Mykanos and Rhodes.

Those travelling from the UK are advised against going to some Greek islands for all but essential travel and not others, due to an assessment of the current Covid-19 risk in these places.

Travel to Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos (Zante) is advised against unless it's essential.

Mainland Greece and its other islands is currently not on this list.

If you travel to Greece, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 24 hours before travel. Failure to do so in advance may result in your carrier not allowing you to travel, a 500 Euro fine on arrival or the Greek authorities not allowing you to enter the country.

Every traveller, including children, must have their details included on a PLF. If you’re travelling with others outside of your household, you should all complete your own form. If you’re travelling together as a household, the Greek authorities ask for you to complete one form with all adults and children included. You can add additional members of your household at the top of the form before you submit.

Some airlines may require individual PLFs for every traveller over the age of 18 within the same household. You should check directly with your airline what you will need to show in order to be allowed boarding.

Those returning to England from Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos (Zante) must isolate for 14 days on their return. If you're coming from other Greek destinations you don't have to quarantine at the moment.

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The UK government has removed the Canary Islands from its “safe” list, starting 4am on Saturday 12 December.

It means travellers from the UK can’t venture to the Spanish holiday isles off the coast of west Africa without having to self-isolate on their return. 

Still, with eight main islands to choose from – Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa – and balmy weather well into winter, you may have booked a getaway despite the rule change.

But what are the rules for entry now there’s a new tier 4 and a new mutation of coronavirus? And do you need to take a Covid test before you go?

Here’s what you need to know.

Am I allowed to travel to the Canary Islands from the UK?

Whether you’re allowed to travel to the Canary Islands will depend on where you live. But whether you’ll be allowed in or not will depend on your nationality or residency status

From England, international travel is permitted in tiers 1, 2 and 3. Although the government has advised everyone to consider whether they need to travel right now. 

Those living in tier 4 have been banned from international travel unless for an essential reason such as work.

However, the rules are different from the devolved nations

Wales has banned international leisure travel until January 2021, with the ban being kept under review. It is still permissible to travel for essential reasons such as education or work.

Northern Ireland does not forbid international travel. The government advice says : “Everyone is asked to be mindful of the risks of spreading the virus by travel and should use their judgement when deciding whether or not to undertake a journey based on the individual circumstances."

In Scotland, the rules depend on where you live and what your local Covid-19 rates are like. For those living in tiers 0 to 2, there is no advisory against international travel , but those living in tiers 3 and 4 are told not to travel outside of the area except for essential purposes such as work or caring responsibilities.

“Going on holiday, including abroad, is not a reasonable excuse to leave a level 3 or 4 area,” reads the guidance 

How can you get there

There are currently direct flights from the UK to Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote with British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air. 

Tui and Jet2 are also offering flight-inclusive package holidays. As the Foreign Office hasn’t updated its travel advice for the Canary Islands, the two operators are still running trips as normal. However, some customers who do not wish to travel due to the need to quarantine on return may be able to move their holiday to another time.

La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro can be reached via connecting flights or boats from other islands, but La Graciosa is only accessible by boat from Lanzarote.

Will they let me in when I arrive?

This depends on your nationality and your residency status. 

In response to the new variant of coronavirus, Spain has banned almost all arrivals from the UK. The only exceptions are Spanish citizens and those with residency status in Spain.

Those who only hold UK passports, for example, would not be allowed to enter any Spanish regions if they’re not normally resident in Spain, even if they’re intending to travel for work.

If you are allowed to enter, you will need to fill in the Spanish government’s health form within 48 hours of travel. This will include your contact details as well as your history of exposure to Covid-19. Once you’ve completed the form, you will be sent a QR code, which you will need to show on arrival.

Once you get to Spain, you will also be temperature checked and undergo a visual health assessment. Those presenting with coronavirus symptoms will have to see a health professional.

You will also need to download the RadarCOVID app for use on the islands.

Will I have to take a Covid-19 PCR test?

No, other tests are now also acceptible.

Since 23 November, the Spanish government has required all passengers (including children) travelling to Spanish airports and ports from “risk” countries, such as the UK, to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test. This must be taken within 72 hours of arrival.

However, the Canary Islands announced that antigen tests are also permitted, contrary to the advice from the Spanish government.

Now the Canary Islands advises : "You need to have diagnostic test for active SARS-COV-2 infection with a negative result. The tests that are allowed are PCR (RT-PCR for COVID-19), and antigen tests that detect SARS-COV-2 antigens with an accuracy of 97 per cent and a sensitivity of over 80 per cent as defined in their supporting documentation.

“The test must come with a printed or digital certificate that contains the following information:  name, surnames and ID number of the person tested, name of the health organisation or authority that does the test, contact details of the medical centre, brand and health authorisation of the test, date and time of the test, and the test result. In the case of antigen tests, the certificate must include the accuracy and sensitivity of the test. It is preferable if the test certificate is in English or Spanish.”

It would allow British holidaymakers heading for Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and the other islands to take a test on the way to the airport rather than visit a test clinic two or three days before departure.

Mainland Spain has also since updated its requirements. The Foreign Office said: “From 10 December, a TMA (Transcription-Mediated Amplification) swab test or a LAMP (Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification) test are also accepted by Spanish authorities, again taken within no more than 72 hours prior to arrival.” 

Meanwhile, the Canary Islands have issued a list of approved testing centres in the UK .

Will I have to quarantine when I arrive?

No, Spain does not require travellers arriving from the UK to quarantine. If you’re travelling from elsewhere, double check with the local embassy.

Will I have to quarantine when I come home?

Yes - as of 4am on Saturday 12 December, all arrivals from the Canaries into the UK will need to quarantine for up to 10 days .

From 15 December,  travellers who live in England may opt to leave self-isolation early by paying for a Lamp test five days after they leave a country that’s not on the travel corridors list. If it is negative, they can stop self-isolating. So if you leave Tenerife on Saturday 12 December, you can take a test from 17 December onwards.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have not signed up for this. 

Can I travel between the islands?

Although some areas of Spain are currently subject to additional entry and exit restrictions, the Canary Islands are not affected at present, which means you can travel between the islands without any issues.

Are hotels open?

Yes, but you should double check. While hotels have been permitted to open since mid-May, some will have closed after a quieter summer season.

However, as the Canary Islands are very much an all-year destination, many will still be open through the winter months.

Are restaurants, shops and attractions open?

Like hotels, many restaurants, shops and attractions will still be open, but not all.

There are additional restrictions in place , however.

In restaurants, the tables will be more spread out, and there’s a limit of six people for all social gatherings. No customers will be admitted after 11pm, with all establishments closed by 12am.

Only bars with an outdoor space are open, with a 75 per cent capacity limit in place, and drinks are table-service only – so you can’t congregate around the bar, for example. And as dance floors remain closed, there are no nightclubs. As with restaurants, customers won’t be allowed in after 11pm and the premises must close by 12am.

If you’re hoping to visit an attraction, you will need to pre-book as there are now additional limits on capacity in place. Many will also have introduced one-way systems to allow social distancing and manage crowds.

As for cultural spaces such as cinemas and theatres, you may find that you’ll be assigned a seat rather than getting to choose.

What rules are in place?

Spain has made the wearing of face coverings mandatory for anyone over the age of six on public transport and in many indoor and outdoor public spaces. The only exceptions are for those who are disabled or have a respiratory condition, or when you’re eating and drinking or exercising.

You must wear masks when entering beaches, swimming pools or outdoor areas, and when you’re moving around. However, you can take off your mask when you’re swimming, or when you’re sitting or lying in one spot with at least 1.5 metres between you and people outside of your group. All of these areas will also have additional capacity restrictions in place.

What if you get sick?

If you experience any coronavirus symptoms, you should self-isolate at your accommodation and call 900 112 061 for instructions. They will put you in touch with the most appropriate medical centre.

In order to boost tourism, the Canary Islands are also offering free medical insurance for tourists, which covers medical expenses, medical repatriation and your stay if you need to quarantine on the islands for 15 days.

The policy is offered to all tourists visiting the Canary Islands who test positive for coronavirus during their stay at “any regulated establishment”, as well as their accompanying relatives, even when the latter have not tested positive for Covid-19.

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British holidaymakers heading to destinations in the Canary Islands this month have been warned of ‘significant travel disruption’ as bus and coach drivers go on strike. Road transport works will walk out across various dates this month in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

The Foreign Office has advised Brits on holiday at the popular locations to contact their tour operator or transport company to check how the industrial action will impact their travel plans. Workers began the strike action with an initial walkout on October 2 followed by several other dates, with more planned in the coming weeks.

According to the Canary Islands Government website, strike action is set to take place on October 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28. During the strike days transport to hospitals and medical centres is expected to be maintained, as well as the movement of medicines and other urgent supplies.

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In its travel advice for Spain, the Foreign Office said: “If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and needing to travel or use road transport, we encourage you to contact your tour operator or transport company as soon as possible for more information to understand how this strike may impact your travel arrangements. Significant travel disruption is expected.”

The warning comes after Jet2 warned passengers heading to Alicante in the coming months of ‘potential congestion’ at the airport as ground handling staff go on strike. On strike days staff will walk out for two hours each day and dozens of dates have been announced, beginning in September and lasting until January 2024.

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New travel advice has been issued for three top tourist spots popular with British holidaymakers heading off in search of some autumn and winter sunshine. The UK Foreign Office has updated its guidance for Spain to warn people about 'significant disruption' on the islands of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.

Transport strikes started this week on Monday, October 2, on these three tourist destinations, which are part of the Canary Islands. The industrial action is continuing on numerous other dates across the month.

In an update to its Spain travel advice, the Foreign Office said: "Road transport strikes are due to be held across Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura throughout October. They are due to commence at 00:00 on the 2 October and will run on 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28 October, ending at 24:00."

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"The Government of the Canary Islands has confirmed that transportation to hospitals and medical centres will be maintained, as well as transport of medicines and other urgent supplies to guarantee the life, health and security of people."

The Foreign Office update added: "If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and needing to travel or use road transport, we encourage you to contact your tour operator or transport company as soon as possible for more information to understand how this strike may impact your travel arrangements. Significant travel disruption is expected."

It follows another strike warning from Jet2 to holidaymakers heading to Spain from now until January 2024. Travellers have been told to check the airline's website at least 12 hours before their flight for the latest on the strike action.

A statement on the Jet2 website said: "We wanted to let you know that a ground handling strike action is taking place on the following dates listed below. This is supported by the security service at Alicante Airport and this may mean potential congestion in security.

"It would be one hour in the morning from 8.45am to 9.45am local time and one hour in the evening from 6pm to 7pm between September 2023 to January 2024."

The following dates will be impacted by strike action:

October: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29 and 31

November: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26 and 28

December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31

January: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14

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People travelling from the UK to popular Spanish destinations Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, and/or Fuerteventura are being warned as their plans could be heavily disrupted.

A new alert has been issued to people travelling to, or currently in, parts of Spain that are popular with tourists from the UK.

The Foreign Office frequently updates its advice in a bid to keep people safe when travelling abroad and earlier this month a new warning was issued for people visiting Spain. People on holiday in - or who are about to travel to - Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura have been specifically identified as facing potential travel disruption.

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This is because road transport strikes are due to be held throughout the Canary Islands on dates throughout October. The industrial action is due to take place on October 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28 October, ending at midnight.

The UK Foreign Office previously said: "The Government of the Canary Islands has confirmed that transportation to hospitals and medical centres will be maintained, as well as transport of medicines and other urgent supplies to guarantee the life, health and security of people.

"If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and needing to travel or use road transport, we encourage you to contact your tour operator or transport company as soon as possible for more information to understand how this strike may impact your travel arrangements. Significant travel disruption is expected."

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Puerto Calero is the dream child of developer Jose Calero who created this retreat as a way to provide a luxury marina, and the golf course, as well as a few residential developments on the island. In 1986 construction on the marina began, and with it a wave of luxurious villas were also built. In 1997, the success of Puerto Calero was undeniable and plants are made to double the size. Now you can reap the benefit of all these developments by taking in some of the shopping experiences, or soaking in the beautiful views of the marina - which is an excellent way to spend an afternoon, even for the locals. Though there is not a widespread array of shops in Puerto Calero, the quality of the boutiques and souvenir shops far outweigh the quantity.

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When it comes to the food and drink portions of your vacation, you will not be left hungry or thirsty Puerto Calero has you covered everything from good coffee and a flaky pastry all the way to a nice hearty meal. One of the must try restaurants is the classic Italian (think pizzas and pasta) eatery Pasta Restaurant of Pappardelle. And, when it comes to a nice evening beverage, it doesn't get much better than McSorley's Bar, which conveniently is right next door to the Pappardelle. Perfect for nice relaxing beverage at the end of day, and just as good to start your day's activities with a good coffee and a nice bacon sandwich, you'll be hard-pressed to do better.

Puerto Calero Weather

Because the marina of Puerto Calero is protected from the islands prevailing north easterly winds, you can expect slightly cooler weather. However, when we are talking about Lanzarote, slightly cooler still means 30° weather in the summer months. So, enjoy!

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