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Whilst I guess not many were expecting to travel soon after May 17th, the Spanish government have today extended the ban on non EU/Schengen entry until the end of May. Usual exceptions apply - residents, etc.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Right so this came off citizens advise this morning. I know it’s been posted all over the place. But it’s not been posted anywhere else other than from citizens advise. Nothing has said by Spain.
It’s even more odd as both Archipelagos said yesterday that they are hoping to see green light tourism in May. That was also backed up by Hugh Elliott only yesterday in the Balearics. |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
From a logistics perspective the UK cannot make an announcement on May 17th that travel is allowed with immediate effect and expect airlines to have flights up and running the next day.
The travel industry has been asking for something to work with to help them plan and the government has given them nothing.
I don't know what the government expects to change drastically between now and then that makes them come to a decision.
From the Spanish perspective the state of alarm ends on 9th of May and thereafter entry will be determined by local government. What that will be will be known before the 17th so the ball is in the UKs court, not Spains. |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"Spain is planning to welcome tourists from around the world back in June with the help of a digital health passport.
This week at the World Travel & Tourism Council summit in Mexico, Secretary of State for Tourism Fernando Valdés announced that a digital certificate — which has also been referred to as a vaccine passport — would show proof of vaccination, a recent negative COVID-19 test, or recent recovery from the illness to grant access for travelers from overseas" |
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My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that the autonomous communities do not have control of international borders as it is not their competence. That was an issue locally as the Andorran border was open, even though the Catalan government would have preferred it closed.
Following the ending of the state of alarm internal Spanish borders will be open.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well fair enough it’s on the BOE. But as above State of alarm ends in under 2 weeks. Then it’s over to us, the islands can do what they like. The BOE just adds confusion.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that the autonomous communities do not have control of international borders as it is not their competence. That was an issue locally as the Andorran border was open, even though the Catalan government would have preferred it closed.
Following the ending of the state of alarm internal Spanish borders will be open.
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That’s spot on. Just now central government control all borders in and out. But on the 10th autonomous governments take over border controls |
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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago
San Fernando, Gran Canaria |
"My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that the autonomous communities do not have control of international borders as it is not their competence. That was an issue locally as the Andorran border was open, even though the Catalan government would have preferred it closed.
Following the ending of the state of alarm internal Spanish borders will be open.
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You may be right.
I guess we will know where we stand on 9th of May. But until the UK government makes an announcement and the travel industry has managed to respond to that it's a moot point.
From my understanding it all revolves around the establishment of a Covid Passport system. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So I had a read of the BOE. Yes it’s a ban until the 31st of May. But one in of the Extras their is a review on the 9th of May. Same day as the end of state of alarm. So this is when local government will take over.
That was 3 hours of my life I’ll never get back! |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"So I had a read of the BOE. Yes it’s a ban until the 31st of May. But one in of the Extras their is a review on the 9th of May. Same day as the end of state of alarm. So this is when local government will take over.
That was 3 hours of my life I’ll never get back! "
Look on the bright side. You have saved countless other fabbers 3 hours of their lives  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So I had a read of the BOE. Yes it’s a ban until the 31st of May. But one in of the Extras their is a review on the 9th of May. Same day as the end of state of alarm. So this is when local government will take over.
That was 3 hours of my life I’ll never get back!
Look on the bright side. You have saved countless other fabbers 3 hours of their lives "
I kind of laughed at that. I am not sure why as it was at my expense 
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"Tell me about it. They think the season was over about 3 months ago. But they better be up for Sunday "
In fairness, it was over 3 months ago  Still a good way to end the 10 year stranglhold[sic] and still have more titles than the tics.
Wish we were over there now. It’d be a night of the boxing, and a Sunday watching the old firm derby. |
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Could we possibly keep the old firm pish out of the Spanish forum please.
Back on ACTUAL topic, I was told yesterday that there are whispers that the state of alarm may possibly be extended but can find absolutely nothing to back it up. I was just wondering if anyone else had heard anything about this? I do hate all the rumour and speculation we get here.
Personally I can’t wait for tourism to come back so we can all get back to work. Over a year sitting on my arse isn’t what I moved over here for. |
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"We're hoping Spain will be put on the green list for travelling to. Hopefully covid passports will be announced soon which should ensure safe travel."
That’s definitely the hope. A lot of us feel we’re going to be on amber though as we’re such a popular destination and Boris is wanting people
to spend in the UK not abroad. Love or loathe him, it’s not the worst idea he’s had. I how we're wrong, but nobody here would be surprised if that turns out to be the case |
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By *S_CoupleCouple
over a year ago
Near Leeds |
"Could we possibly keep the old firm pish out of the Spanish forum please.
Back on ACTUAL topic, I was told yesterday that there are whispers that the state of alarm may possibly be extended but can find absolutely nothing to back it up. I was just wondering if anyone else had heard anything about this? I do hate all the rumour and speculation we get here.
Personally I can’t wait for tourism to come back so we can all get back to work. Over a year sitting on my arse isn’t what I moved over here for. "
Good use of capital letters and the word ‘pish’ there 
Lighten up and have a nice weekend. |
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We live close to Malaga, my wife works for one of the large hotel chains in their bespoke luxury hotel close to us, she starts work again when it reopens on the 24/06 so they have a good source of information? |
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If the travel ban wasn’t extended, then we would so love to be at Maclennan’s watching the old firm derby, amongst other matches and sporting events.
Hopefully it isn’t extended for too long and we can get over to Mc’s to watch the old firm derby, amongst other matches and sporting events.
#OnTopic #TravelBanExtended #SteeredBackInNicely
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just read in the suns web site that we should get an announcement next week , they said they are going to review it every 3 weeks , so still sounds the traffic light system, so still not sure you could be in green one week, people book you go on the holiday then it turns to amber and your stuck |
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"Do people really go away to lovely pdi, and watch silly football , omg sad x "
Delighted you’re the voice of reason when it comes to a holiday planner. Look forward to the holiday itinerary in another thread to ensure we’re not sad once the travel ban is lifted.
I shall remind all bars once I’m over there to immediately stop displaying such silliness on their screens. |
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"Just read in the suns web site that we should get an announcement next week , they said they are going to review it every 3 weeks , so still sounds the traffic light system, so still not sure you could be in green one week, people book you go on the holiday then it turns to amber and your stuck "
Ah if its in the Sun it has to 100 % |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Just read in the suns web site that we should get an announcement next week , they said they are going to review it every 3 weeks , so still sounds the traffic light system, so still not sure you could be in green one week, people book you go on the holiday then it turns to amber and your stuck "
Grant Schapps has said there will be a 'green watch list' which could give 2 weeks notice of a country losing its 'green list status', so hopefully most people won't be stuck, should that happen. |
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"Just read in the suns web site that we should get an announcement next week , they said they are going to review it every 3 weeks , so still sounds the traffic light system, so still not sure you could be in green one week, people book you go on the holiday then it turns to amber and your stuck
Grant Schapps has said there will be a 'green watch list' which could give 2 weeks notice of a country losing its 'green list status', so hopefully most people won't be stuck, should that happen."
Obviously we wish the best for all holiday destinations that rely on tourism and may it be a successful transition going forward.
Selfishly, we look at the islands being in better shape handling the holiday season during tough times. This was evident during our stay in Gran Can.
We do thank Maclennans, Imagine Bar (now Studio69) and Eden for keeping us updated with the news at a local level. And equally we do thank the PDI lovers such as _amiss and skybluearmy, amongst many others. Great contributions and content that allow us to come to a single point of truth that has helped us shape our decision making on our holidays and when. Even if conversation does go off piste occasionally. Deserved I say.
And I won’t even mention the 4-1 drubbing.  |
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Spoken like a true Scouser
"Just read in the suns web site that we should get an announcement next week , they said they are going to review it every 3 weeks , so still sounds the traffic light system, so still not sure you could be in green one week, people book you go on the holiday then it turns to amber and your stuck
Ah if its in the Sun it has to 100 %"
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just read in the suns web site that we should get an announcement next week , they said they are going to review it every 3 weeks , so still sounds the traffic light system, so still not sure you could be in green one week, people book you go on the holiday then it turns to amber and your stuck
Grant Schapps has said there will be a 'green watch list' which could give 2 weeks notice of a country losing its 'green list status', so hopefully most people won't be stuck, should that happen.
Obviously we wish the best for all holiday destinations that rely on tourism and may it be a successful transition going forward.
Selfishly, we look at the islands being in better shape handling the holiday season during tough times. This was evident during our stay in Gran Can.
We do thank Maclennans, Imagine Bar (now Studio69) and Eden for keeping us updated with the news at a local level. And equally we do thank the PDI lovers such as _amiss and skybluearmy, amongst many others. Great contributions and content that allow us to come to a single point of truth that has helped us shape our decision making on our holidays and when. Even if conversation does go off piste occasionally. Deserved I say.
And I won’t even mention the 4-1 drubbing. "
it's very helpful to get the up to date information from those that live there and have businesses, I thank them too.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do people really go away to lovely pdi, and watch silly football , omg sad x "
Funny you should say that, 99% people do. Thus why our bar is full of locals just now watching the football.
4-1 mid the gap
#55 |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"Do people really go away to lovely pdi, and watch silly football , omg sad x
Funny you should say that, 99% people do. Thus why our bar is full of locals just now watching the football.
4-1 mid the gap
#55 "
A gap that just gets bigger |
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Just like to remind certain people that a certain club was desolved in a court of law 2012 so congrats to 1 in a row good for Scottish game that small club wins Spfl and world class manager thats won 1 trophy in 9 no bad for a rookie tho tainted training ground trophy well done. |
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By *uboCouple
over a year ago
East kilbride |
"Just like to remind certain people that a certain club was desolved in a court of law 2012 so congrats to 1 in a row good for Scottish game that small club wins Spfl and world class manager thats won 1 trophy in 9 no bad for a rookie tho tainted training ground trophy well done."
Would that be the same team recognised by all the governing bodies, to be the worlds most successful club in terms of trophies and ROMPED to their 55th (not 1st) league title and are 23 points in front of your team ?
I feel your pain though your tears are so bitter |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just like to remind certain people that a certain club was desolved in a court of law 2012 so congrats to 1 in a row good for Scottish game that small club wins Spfl and world class manager thats won 1 trophy in 9 no bad for a rookie tho tainted training ground trophy well done."
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=28_ZDk3QjYE
Mind the gap!
#4-1 #55 #heyyouwiththesadface |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Personally, don't think I've ever heard Gers or Hoops? uttered at a Swingers party....maybe it's coming from N Ireland/S Ireland and the sectarian connotations associated with both teams here(and elsewhere)....but we don't express our views/support for either. Now if it was Utd and the Bindippers.....that's a different matter lol |
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"How sad, people who don't like football.
Actually I love my football, season ticket holder for many years until I moved. I just don’t think this forum, or thread, is the place for it"
I actually agree with you I was just being flippant. |
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So I was speaking to my manager at work today via a teams meeting. (I work for a certain airline which is red lol). The rumour going about there is that things possibly might not start up till September till Europe catches up with our vaccines and has the same sort of figures we have. There is too much uncertainty with the cost and amount of PCR Tests required, how they are going to segragate passengers coming in from countries with different traffic lights Etc.
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Thanks for the info. Mate of mine works for a transport company here and was talking to a manager friend in Alicante who said that the flights to Alicante in June will be going up to 300. I hope we hear something confirmed soon though x |
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By *he_tykiesCouple
over a year ago
West Yorkshire. |
Everybody incl media just talk about flying here, there & everywhere.
Whilst I understand thats how the vast majority of people get abroad, but it would be good for the govt when discussing travel corridors etc to advise those of us who like to drive down to Spain etc & use the overnight ferries to Bilbao etc.
Will we have the same issues as the airports at passpory control, or do we get dealt with like the truckers who are doing regular runs & don't have to quarantine?? Lots of questions need answering, that they don't appear to be considering! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just saw on a Canarian news feed that the UK has taken GC off the 'black list' but non-essential travel is still 'illegal'.
I reckon on the 17th May holidays will get the green light. I have a good feeling |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s going to happen soon. If not this month then it will be June. Things are starting to happen out here at long last. The Island is starting to buss again. All the things happening in the back ground. Just like putting Tenerife on level 2 today. That’s the first time the hearing has been on a Tuesday, it’s always a Thursday!
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Just saw on a Canarian news feed that the UK has taken GC off the 'black list' but non-essential travel is still 'illegal'.
I reckon on the 17th May holidays will get the green light. I have a good feeling "
Boris has indicated that some travel will start on 17th May |
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It’s my opinion that Boris will keep all of Spain on amber as we are the most popular destination and he will be trying to stop people leaving the uk and spending their money elsewhere. I hope I’m proven wrong. |
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Didn't want it to seem I'm putting a downer on things. It's just a rumour that was going around at work. I hope it does go ahead and they solve all the underlying issues that could appear such as segregating passenger from different inbound flights at the airport. Crossing fingers it does come back.. its my livihood lol |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"General consensus on tv
canaries , malta and portugal on green poss balierics .but mainland spain amber "
Yes, looks like Spain, Greece and France on Amber hopefully Canaries and Balearics will be green. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Didn't want it to seem I'm putting a downer on things. It's just a rumour that was going around at work. I hope it does go ahead and they solve all the underlying issues that could appear such as segregating passenger from different inbound flights at the airport. Crossing fingers it does come back.. its my livihood lol "
No you're not, you work in the industry, thank you for your information |
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And this
The Times understands that the initial “green” list being published this week by the DfT is unlikely to separate travel to individual islands such as the Canaries from the Spanish mainland because of continuing doubts over the validity of data on infection rates.
However, many of these islands could be included in a second wave of green list destinations released by the government early next month. Ministers will review the list every three weeks. |
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"It’s my opinion that Boris will keep all of Spain on amber as we are the most popular destination and he will be trying to stop people leaving the uk and spending their money elsewhere. I hope I’m proven wrong. "
I think you have a good point here, Bojo trying to get the Brits to spend in Uk not Spain France etc |
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