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Hi we are supposed to travel to blanes at the end of August in a big party at the end of August we were just wondering if things are getting back to normal ie restaurants bars back open and the use of pools water parks etc and what are the rules at present re face masks thanks
It's not easy to predict the situation in a few weeks time, as there has been a surge in positive Covid-19 cases since the lockdown rules were removed (&the tourists arrived). So far, the death rate hasn't followed suit, but it's still early. You've probably read that Barcelona and a few other places have been put back to partial lockdown, based on people behaving responsibly. Last weekend, contrary to the public health advice, masses of Barcelona residents drove to their second properties on the coast. (A traffic survey showed that this was only 10% less than the same weekend last year.) Clearly, if the infection rate in the coastal towns goes up because of this, stronger measures will have to be taken. (Blanes might also be more vulnerable than further North, where I live.)
At the moment, outside the specific places with particular problems, almost everything is open, but masks must be worn most of the time when you're away from home. (Mercadona sell an effective mask for €6 for a 10-pack.) The main exceptions to the mask rule are when eating or drinking, but only when sitting down. You must put your mask back on if you're moving around. Exercising & swimming are also exceptions to the mask rule, as is sunbathing and medical requirements. Most people don't wear masks to drive, but you are supposed to if you are driving non-family.
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:10pm
Our home is in Lloret de Mar just North of Blanes. We spend a lot of time in Blanes and everything is now open. In both areas people have been very respectful of the mask rules and we've felt very safe.
The number of tourists here is dramatically lower than normal with the beaches only being approximately 30% of what we would usually see in the 6 years we've been here.
With vaccination rates climbing steadily it's our feeling and that of all of our friends here that things are definitely on a healing track, and that it's now become time to open up while still keeping realistic precautions in mind, being primarily the wearing of masks when indoors or when social distancing isn't possible outdoors. Our experience in this area is that people are holding to this very well, with most people wearing masks outdoors in the popular areas.
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