Restaurants

Good morning Adrian:

Phase 1. This will begin on May 11 for provinces that meet the requirements, and will allow for social activities such as meetings in the home or on the street for up to 10 people. Sidewalk cafés can also reopen, albeit at 50% of their usual capacity. The government had proposed 30% but representatives from the sector complained given the effect this would have on their revenues. Hotels and tourist accommodation can also reopen for guests living in the same province, but common areas will be shut. Places of worship will reopen, while activity will also restart in the food and fishing sectors. Open-air markets will be limited to 25% of their usual capacity, while religious celebrations will be limited to 30%.

Phase 2. This will begin on May 25 in the provinces that meet the requirements, and will see restaurants return to serving at tables inside their establishments once more, albeit with limited capacity. Journeys to second residences will be allowed, provided they are in the same province. Cinemas and theaters will reopen with a third of their capacity. Cultural activities will be permitted with fewer than 50 people seated, while open-air events will be able to hold fewer than 400 people seated. Schools will reopen to offer support to parents of children aged under six who cannot work from home, as well as for those students preparing their university entrance exams.

https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-05-02/health-ministry-will-allow-social-meetings-of-up-to-10-people-under-phase-1-of-spains-deescalation-plan.html

I went for a stroll (last evening) It appeared preparations were ongoing. Gran Via etc.

V

Hi does anyone know when the restrictions on couples travelling in a car together will be revised? 

Just asked a local policeman. Ray is correct. 

Thanks 

Ray I realise I run the risk of appearing a total c*#k but I am reading that this changed yesterday, it now applies as from today not the 11th ?

Kush

Ah that's good I'm still only a total c*#k within my own household. It was the more than one in a vehicle I was alluding to, cheers for that.

Kush

Oh really so from today I can travel in car with my hubby? 

Can I suggest that you keep an eye on the N332 Facebook page.   The page and their website are run in collaboration with officers of the Guardia Civil for English speaking people and provide regular and, usually, very up to date information regarding the current situation.