Love-Tenerife

18/01/2024

Interesting item in this Canadian Weekly article, menu prices MUST include IGIC, have seen a few that don’t.
(Full article in first comment, worth a read)

15/12/2023

Hopefully this has been stopped but be careful where you pack your currency and value items

Fourteen workers have been arrested and another 20 are under investigation, police on the holiday island said.

16/11/2023

For Star Wars and Tenerife fans.

It has won 11 awards at film festivals and is premiering at cinemas in Tenerife this weekend…

27/01/2023

Hasn’t been strictly enforced but good that it’s officially being dropped.

Mandatory use will be maintained in hospitals, medical centres, and chemists…

09/01/2023

Anyone who has been to Tenerife these last few months will welcome this new (to be introduced) law.

The Mobility and Road Safety ordinance has been approved and will enforce new rules for privately owned and rental scooters...

08/01/2023

Only realised that i can do these panoramic photos on my phone and they appear as 360 deg VR type photos when posted on Facebook. Here are a few from the balcony of our 2-bed apartment in Sunset Bay. Just click the photo on your phone or tablet and move side-to-side and it’s just like you are here.

07/06/2022

Not a VISA but an extra step (and €7) for those looking to travel to the EU from May 2023

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/The-7-euro-entry-to-the-EU-for-Brits-becomes-effective-in-May-2023?fbclid=IwAR1vPOM2tIcDPjswbq28GbYcZccFna4VqhV18h9gFCPkdTZ4v0Wpp6be8po

The new ETIAS form is similar to the ESTA needed to visit America and will be applied for online...

28/04/2022

Just in case there is still confusion over UK Passport validity. You need to double-check the DATE OF ISSUE and the EXPIRY DATE to ensure all is well. Many people have been caught out by the first one as it's the ISSUE DATE that's important and must be less than 10 years from the DATE YOU ENTER (see below)

07/04/2022

Yet more confusion over ‘quick sharers’ but ‘laxed readers’ posts on Facebook and being wildly ‘blindly shared’. I’ve been reading that unvaccinated Travellers from the UK will now be accepted in Spain if tested beforehand. This is invalid and was never said by the Spanish authorities but was misinterpreted by ‘eager sharers’.

The post below makes it clear what the rules are (although it was never a U-Turn) - Yes, 12-17s can and maybe in time this will apply to all ages (as it makes sense IMO) but NOT AT THE MOMENT.

https://news.sky.com/story/spain-tells-unvaccinated-british-tourists-they-are-not-welcome-after-rapid-u-turn-12584436

Just a day earlier, the country had announced it would welcome all UK holidaymakers with immediate effect, with those unvaccinated against COVID-19 able to enter with a negative pre-departure test.

07/04/2022

YES, it’s true, pretty much the final hurdle to a stress free holiday in Tenerife and should also take some pressure off UK airport checkin staff who have struggled with the recent surge in demand.

It is also true that for the vast majority of places the mandatory wearing of masks INDOORS will also been removed from Friday 20th April

This will come as a great relief for restaurant staff who have had to wear masks the whole time in hot conditions in a very busy restaurant.

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/UK-travellers-no-longer-need-to-complete-a-Spanish-locator-form

Although entry requirements weren’t lifted for non-vaccinated travellers, it has been made easier again for those who have been...

27/03/2022

HEADS UP - Anyone from the UK in Tenerife (or abroad in general) on an O2 'non-smartphone' and with NO SERVICE (calls, texts etc) - just had this on a (non-smartphone) Nokia 6303 so contacted o2 on live chat after trying lots of things myself.

Seems 'something' changed overnight (poss to do with time change) which meant roaming no longer operational. Operator was able to reset this his end and a few minutes later we got service back.

Shouldn’t effect smartphones.

May also effect other networks.

14/03/2022

One less thing to get stressed about on holiday and widely anticipated as served no useful purpose. Hope Spain do the same and we can get back to normal.

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-travel-rules-remaining-restrictions-for-entry-to-uk-including-passenger-locator-forms-will-end-this-week-12566228 COVID-19 travel rules: Remaining restrictions for entry to UK, including passenger locator forms, will end this week

All remaining COVID travel measures, including the Passenger Locator Form and tests for arrivals, will end this week, the transport secretary has said.

01/03/2022

A little less panic for those returning to the UK with the passenger locator forms now able be done 3 days before arrival rather than 2.

I think these may soon be dropped altogether as we continue towards ‘living with Covid’ but for the moment they are still required.

It is a point of stress that they cannot be completed until within 2 days of arrival back in the UK. What if I have a problem? What if it rejects my answers? How can I get it printed to avoid complications? Well now at least you have been given an extra day.

Most hotels and apartment complexes will print your form for you (usually be you sending them the PDF by email). Many shops will also do this and some will even walk you through the process of filling it in and help you with the questions and then print it out (most we hear charge €5). Branches of Admiral Travel do this that we know of but ask around, your reception, local restaurants, other holidaymakers, pharmacies etc and they will know.

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

You must provide your details in case you or someone you travel to the UK with develops coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms - sign in to start or edit and submit a passenger locator form.

28/02/2022

This is good news for many who have not been able or preferred not to have the vaccine but have had and recovered from Covid. Not quite sure how you get one or more importantly ‘how you prove’ you’ve had & recovered unless you were treated by a GP or hospitalised.

I do think it’s another step towards ‘living with Covid’ which includes ‘living alongside (some) people who have not been vaccinated against Covid’.

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/UK-travellers-can-now-enter-the-Canary-Islands-with-a-Covid-recovery-certificate?fbclid=IwAR1MT_9Tkjn6xTVRaLt_cv6MKK3cCuVsMeFT0Zd0ezqclq1hT1jJ5GVMKp4

The limitation if not vaccinated, or if you don’t have a recovery certificate, is extended until March 31st...

12/02/2022

Hopefully a step towards abolishing these completely as there is little need currently unless there is a new variant of concern. Still good news for travellers as the forms are still putting some off.

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/shapps-promises-simplified-passenger-locator-form-from-friday

Transport secretary hails ‘landmark moment’ for travel

11/02/2022

We know this has been an issue for many families with 12-1y year olds so good to see this move by the Spanish Govt

04/02/2022

Can’t really see the problem. A person tested before departure (and negative) “safer” than a double-vax’d traveller.

100,000 bookings were cancelled in December from British travellers...

02/02/2022

May be relevant to some if travelling with 12-15 year olds.

NHS COVID Pass digital service in England for international travel for 12-15 yr olds from Thursday 3rd Feb

A digital NHS COVID Pass will be available:

• via the NHS.UK website for those aged 12 and over (as a PDF you can download or print)

• via the NHS App for those aged 13 and over (age restrictions apply for use of the App)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass

How to use the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) status when travelling abroad and domestically at venues and settings in England.

31/01/2022

Good News, was wondering how I’d get on with just 3 jugs of Sangria with my lunch 🍷 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/No-new-alcohol-laws-on-the-Balearic-Islands-do-not-affect-the-Canaries?fbclid=IwAR0o6F_r1qgycSHL1_epTCiMr7caMYOTrnYQv9L_ShN2JmpN8oysu-Cjw0k

EasyJet warns holidaymakers that all inclusive resorts are now limited to six drinks per day...

13/01/2022

Tenerife Live Webcams
Sure we’ve posted this link before but on looking recently there are now 37 live webcams from around Tenerife linked here, so worth another share.

https://tenerifeforum.site/tenerife-live-webcams/

Our hand picked selection of live Tenerife webcams will make you feel as if you're there and is the next best thing to being there in person

07/01/2022

Great news for those looking for some winter sunshine in Tenerife.

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/holiday-bookings-surge-uk-relaxes-travel?fbclid=IwAR0W4DWxcyNsFoG0uTk5eyGJ2B3QXm96EYvnBBQvl1mrXISu5aJccMNW--I

No more pre-departure test or Day 2 PCR test for those who are fully vaccinated travelling to England...

05/01/2022

** BREAKING NEWS ** From 4am this Friday no pre-departure tests require for those returning to the UK from overseas. Also, no need to isolate AT ALL on return to the Uk

24/12/2021

Christmas Eve at Sunset Bay

24/12/2021

So, Tenerife is still at level 3 but “Should you come on holiday to Tenerife”? Read this from Canarian Weekly. Clearly some people will choose not to go, and this has led the airlines to drop prices significantly. Although we don’t know we suspect Hotels will similarly be offering great deals.

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/can-holiday-should-holiday-canaries

We are being asked these questions by hundreds of you every day, so here are the facts so you can make your own decision...

24/12/2021

A lot of misleading posts on Facebook saying ‘heading for level 4’ or ‘to go to level 4’ but all speculation and it was confirmed yesterday that Tenerife will stay at level 3. See earlier post as to what constitutes level 3 but we are here at the moment (since Mon 20th) and there are no restrictions that would effect holidaymakers. Yes, masks mandatory in shops etc (as UK) and slight reduction in numbers allowed in restaurants (not been an issue as fairly quite at the moment). No restrictions on the weather, fabulous as always.

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/tenerife-alert-level-three

Apart from La Gomera that goes up to Level 2, all the other islands stay as they are…

16/12/2021

So. Level 3 from tomorrow in Tenerife but what does it mean?

As level 2 it is simply a reduction in the allowed capacity in restaurants, restriction on number of people allowed to congregate in a group and slightly earlier closing times )for level 4 that’s 2:00am)

I suppose it’s only to be expected with the rising number of infections down the the Omicron variant and mirrors to a degree what we are doing on the UK.

15/12/2021

10/12/2021

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news for anyone going to Tenerife over the coming weeks but Tenerife is to go to Level 2 from Min 13th Dec. In truth it's not a big change from level 1, mainly just restrictions on numbers INSIDE restaurants. I'll try and find the exact restrictions for level 2 and post them in the comment.

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/tenerife-gran-canaria-level-two

65.2% of the people admitted to ICU with Covid during the last two weeks had not been fully vaccinated…

04/12/2021

Just to clarify if you’ve heard differently. It’s the UK that (from Tuesday) will require ANYONE coming into the UK to have a PCR test within 2 days of their arrival in the UK.

This was the situation until recently which has been RE-INTRODUCED owing to the Omicron variant which can only be detected via a PCR tests. PCR test are widely available in Tenerife, ask in any pharmacy for nearest places. Cost is €30-35 person. You will receive your results via email (or you can pick up a paper copy) which must be shown at flight check-in at Tenerife airport (at least that was the case in September).

Coronavirus: UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59534685

Travellers to the UK will have to have a negative Covid test before departure, the government says.