The Canary Islands are currently not one of the corona risk areas.
However, the number of cases in Tenerife is increasing.
The government is now restricting entry and exit.
Canary Islands vacation: Gran Canaria starts in Tenerife - Corona measures tightened on the island
Update from December 17, 2020
: A few days ago, Tenerife exceeded the critical value of 50 new infections with the coronavirus per 100,000 inhabitants within a week.
On Tuesday,
Tenerife New
s even
reported
an
incidence of 115.1
.
Areas with such case numbers are usually included on the RKI's list of risk areas - as long as there is no improvement in the situation.
In advance, the government of the Canaries had imposed a curfew for the late hours on Tenerife.
But the tightened measures seem to be only moderately successful.
On top of that, the
other islands of the Canary Islands now
see themselves
threatened with a travel warning
- after all, the archipelago stands up for one another as a community of solidarity.
Here the number of cases is much lower than in Tenerife.
Especially from
Gran Canaria
, voices should now be heard that one
should
break
away
from Tenerife in order
to avoid a travel warning.
Gran Canaria of all places was the source of infection in the Canaries in the summer and at that time still pleaded for solidarity, as
Tenerife News
continues to report.
Nevertheless, some business people on Gran Canaria should now plead to decouple from Tenerife.
Then Gran Canaria with an incidence of 23, Lanzarote (16), Fuerteventura (9), La Palma (36) and El Hierro (0) would continue to be spared a travel warning, while Tenerife and La Gomera with an incidence of around 116 to Risk area.
It is questionable whether they will be successful with this.
The regional tourism minister Yaiza Castilla is
categorically against a separation of the Canary Islands
.
It is a "regional brand" that the separation would damage.
According to the
Fuerteventura newspaper
, Ángel Víctor Torres, President of the Canarian Government, has continued to tighten the corona measures in Tenerife.
The
entry and exit
should therefore be allowed only for important reasons.
This includes, among other things, the
return to the place of residence
- tourists can leave
the country
without any problems.
But no more holidaymakers are allowed on the island.
In addition, trips from the other Canary Islands to Tenerife are also affected by these measures.
The new regulation is expected to apply from Friday or Saturday and initially apply for 15 days.
Corona vacation in the Canary Islands: Now the curfews are coming
Update from December 8th, 2020
: Due to the increasing number of corona cases in Tenerife, a night curfew has been in effect since December 5th.
Since then, people have
not been allowed to leave the house between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
, like the
Tenerife News
online portal
reported.
In addition, only a maximum of four people are allowed to meet privately.
In restaurants and bars, too, only four people are allowed at one table for the time being.
Eight people are currently allowed to meet on the other islands of the Canaries.
The President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, admitted, according to a Canarian Official Gazette, that these were "drastic measures".
However, these are extremely important with regard to the Christmas holidays.
In addition, similar strict rules had resulted in a strong improvement in the corona situation on the island of Gran Canaria in the summer.
This would have been taken as a model.
But that's not all: In order to curb the spread of the corona virus during the holiday season, the Canary Islands government provides for
a nightly curfew
between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
on all islands
between December 23 and January
6.
Also, no more than six participants are allowed at family gatherings.
Children up to the age of six are not counted here.
Canary Islands vacation: Mandatory PCR test ensures a break in bookings
Update from November 25, 2020
: Stricter entry regulations for the Canary Islands have been in place since November 14.
Initially, a negative PCR or antigen test was required to visit the Spanish islands.
Since November 23, it has been said that there are no longer any exceptions for rapid
tests
:
PCR tests
alone
are still allowed for international travelers, as the Turespaña Tourist Office announced.
The test must be taken within 72 hours of entry in order to be allowed to travel to the islands.
Apparently, some travelers do not like to see this at all: The regulations of the authorities have
led to an enormous drop in bookings at the hotel chain Rui
, as the trade journal fvw reports.
This is probably due to the fact that the
mandatory PCR test is
usually more expensive and travelers have to wait longer for the result.
"All the regulations of the past few weeks had a major impact on the booking situation," says Yvonne Swiezawski, spokeswoman for the Riu chain, regarding the new developments.
Initially, there would have been “exponential growth in bookings” when the
Canary Islands were no longer classified as a risk area by Germany and Great Britain
.
"The number of bookings tripled compared to the previous week," says Swiezawski.
So the interest of the travelers would be there - and measures like the faster and more accessible antigen tests would not mind the travelers.
That is why hotel associations, tour operators and the German Travel Association (DRV) want the antigen test back.
In order to overturn the new regulation, they have
launched
a
petition
.
"We hope that the Spanish government will allow the rapid tests again in order to be able to resume the winter season, which is still a few months ahead of us," says Swiezawski.
Holiday in the Canary Islands during Corona time: These rules apply now
Update from November 9, 2020
: Since October 24, the Canary Islands are no longer part of the risk areas.
When you return from
Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote or the smaller islands of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro
, you do not need to go into quarantine in Germany.
However, stricter entry rules will apply to the archipelago itself from November 14th.
According to the Foreign Office, this includes that all visitors who want to stay in a tourist accommodation
facility
must
present
a
negative corona test
at the reception
.
This must not be older than 72 hours and must be presented either in paper form or on the smartphone.
The full name of the person tested, the name of the laboratory and the date and time of the test must be shown on it.
Both PCR and antigen tests are allowed.
If possible, tests should still be carried out in the country of origin, but this can also be done in an authorized test station after entry.
You have to pay the costs yourself.
In addition, tourists have to activate the Spanish Corona app "Radar Covid" during their stay and only deactivate it 15 days after their return trip.
Vacation in the Canary Islands: Fuerteventura?
Gran Canaria?
Or would you prefer El Hierro?
The Canaries are known as the islands of eternal spring.
They have a lot in common, for example the mild climate.
But there are differences in a number of points.
Which of the seven islands is best for which type of
vacation
?
This question arises all the more
now
that the
Canary Islands are no longer a risk area
- the travel warning is
no longer
applicable.
The archipelago could be one of the few, warmer winter destinations for German vacationers.
Vacation in the Canary Islands - Fuerteventura: White beaches with a lot of wind
Endless sandy beaches are probably the first thing you think of when you
think of
Fuerteventura
.
In the north it is the dune beaches around the main town Corralejo, which has a pleasant flair.
In the south of the island * - whether on the Costa Calma, near Jandia or Esquinzo - there is no such thing.
There, holidaymakers often spend their holidays in their hotels all the time.
While the beaches of most of the other Canary Islands have black sand, Fuerteventura scores with its white sand for many holidaymakers.
The longest beach in the whole of the Canary Islands is the Cofete at 14 kilometers.
The beach is only partially suitable for swimming.
Fuerteventura is a very elongated island, from the northernmost to the southernmost point it is almost 100 kilometers.
Small minus point for vacationers who have booked a hotel in the south: the airport is more in the north of the island.
The transfer by bus takes a long time.
The
temperatures on Fuerteventura
are seldom below 20 and almost never above 30 degrees all year round.
The strong wind can be a bit uncomfortable, which in turn offers ideal conditions for all kite and windsurfers.
It is not for nothing that Fuerteventura is considered a surf hotspot.
Read here
: Tui defies Corona travel warning - and brings vacationers to risk area.
Vacation in the Canaries - Lanzarote: The island for couples
Lanzarote
is the smallest of the four large
Canary Islands
.
In addition to lava landscapes, there are many places to swim, but there is also a lot on offer for active vacationers and culture enthusiasts.
The latter come mainly because of the artist César Manrique, who left a lot of traces.
Accordingly, the audience is a little different than, for example, on Fuerteventura.
There are also families, but the focus is more on couples.
The price level is also a bit higher than on the mass islands.
In addition, the flight connection is not that good.
The island is especially popular with Spaniards.
Read here
: Mallorca opens clubs and discos - but with this massive restriction.
Vacation in the Canaries - Tenerife: Beach vacation and a mighty volcano
Tenerife
is the largest of the
Canary Islands
and is considered by many to be the most varied.
Basically, the island is divided into two parts: north and south.
This can be seen, for example, in the climate, in the landscape, but also in the audience.
In the south, classic beach holidays are particularly popular.
In the much greener north there are hardly any sandy beaches, where hiking is popular.
In addition to hiking and sunbathing, Tenerife offers much more, such as Santa Cruz, an exciting capital and golf courses.
The island is dominated by Teide, Spain's highest mountain.
For many, it alone is a reason to come to the island - the national park around the mountain is good for hiking.
Getting to Tenerife is easy.
The island has two airports, with almost all international flights going to the airport in the south.
The road to the north is well developed.
Read here
: So you can now take a vacation at home - and not let yourself get down.
Holidays in the Canaries - Gran Canaria: The family island
Gran Canaria is the most popular Canary Island among
holidaymakers from Germany
.
Similar to Tenerife, Gran Canaria is divided into north and south.
The north is cooler and more humid, but also has a larger vegetation.
The south is drier, warmer and sunnier.
German holidaymakers are clearly drawn to the south, because of the beaches there, especially at Maspalomas.
Thanks to numerous apartments, the south of the island is particularly popular with families.
The island also attracts a young party crowd, and gays and lesbians have been coming here for holidays for years.
The north is usually only used for an excursion - for example to the island's capital Las Palmas.
There is a lot of nature in the interior of the island, including 33 nature reserves.
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: Travel destinations in Europe with crystal clear water - for the time after the Corona crisis.
Vacation in the Canary Islands - La Palma: hiking pleasure away from the crowds
If you don't feel like mass tourism and don't want to lie on the beach all the time, come to
La Palma
.
Hikers love La Palma.
There are only a few larger hotels and accommodation is mostly in small complexes.
One tip is the observatory at Roque de los Muchachos.
Due to the clear air and the stable weather, the stars can be observed particularly well from here.
Vacation in the Canaries - La Gomera: Tenerife's small neighboring island
Unlike La Palma,
Gomera
does not have an international airport.
However, the island benefits from its proximity to Tenerife.
Boats leave from there.
That is why some holidaymakers also book a combination of the two islands.
La Gomera has great golf courses.
Holidays in the Canary Islands - El Hierro: For dropouts on time
El Hierro is the smallest and most pristine of the Canary Islands
- and certainly also the most special.
Let your mind wander and wander: That works well on El Hierro.
In contrast to La Palma, the mountains are much lower.
Divers also get their money's worth on El Hierro.
(dpa / sca) - * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen editorial network.
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