nortada
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At https://www.portugalresident.com/covid-19-portugal-round-up/?fbclid=IwAR2d5hw3WcrZrWCXSYXe5l15KUg2VaymUw_uv6UJvJcIJkoaVt7_-DVYe9Y The Portuguese Resident newspaper is publishing the state of play in Portugal.
Portuguese Resident - Coronavirus 19 Daily Round Up
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Beneteau381
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Should I fly out on the 30th?
nortada
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Graham376
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Yes. If I hadn't already booked our flights back on 2nd April, we would be staying.
Graham376
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We went food shopping yesterday in Faro, everything normal. Just spoken to a couple of friends in the yard who went out this morning and report panic buying in supermarkets with many shelves bare by 11am.
Old Harry
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entirely your choice
jordanbasset
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With the number of cases in Portugal increasing quite rapidly I would expect they may start to put restrictions similar to those in Spain before too long.
If they don't I would not be surprised if people do not cross over from Spain to get away from the restrictions here
If they don't I would not be surprised if people do not cross over from Spain to get away from the restrictions here
Graham376
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There was talk on the news just now that all borders with Spain are going to be controlled, which appears to mean no unnecessary travel across. Problem is, many people cross both ways for work and I think most of Gib's workforce lives across the border. There are so far seven cases reported on the Algarve, one being in Albufeira. At this time of year, it has a fairly low population density and clearly air travel is the biggest danger when deciding whether to stay or leave.
Beneteau381
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Easyjet changed the flight out seamlessly, Ryanair back? Hmm! free change till end of month so will wait till next month to try and change that
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Graham376
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Had a confirmation email from Ryan yesterday, so far all's well with our flight Lisbon- Mcr 2nd April - IF we decide to take it. In the meantime, who knows what may happen to schedules? From now, surfing, kite boarding, parascending etc. anywhere on beaches is banned and so are groups of more than 5 people on the beach. Bars close at 9pm and restaurant diners reduced in numbers to (IIRC) one third of normal covers to allow separation. No recreational sailing restrictions so far on mainland but tourist boat owners are getting worried about possibility of restrictions.
Don't know how long the boatyard will remain virus free as, in common with marinas, owners arriving from all over Europe and with shared toilet/shower facilities ........? Maybe with your health problems, you're better staying put?
Beneteau381
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will they stop the ferry at Alcoutim?
nortada
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Latest Portuguese updates as at Sun 15th March:- Beach ban imposed as PM discusses closing frontiers with Spain - Portugal Resident
And https://www.portugalresident.com/st...-sea-and-air-frontiers-in-hands-of-president/
And https://www.portugalresident.com/st...-sea-and-air-frontiers-in-hands-of-president/
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Graham376
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I don't know Stu but no doubt it's being considered, along with everything else. Portuguese have asked Spanish to close borders.
jeanne
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The ferry at Alcoutim was closed today (Sunday) by the Spanish authorities, and the wording of the decree suggests that crossing the river by any other boat is included in the closure. We in Sanlucar are also not to use public roads without one of the reasons given in the decree, such as to travel to work, to go shopping for food, and so on. Food and medicines are the only things you can go shopping for, the rest of the shops are to be shut, as well as bars and restaurants.
There was a police car parked at the entrance to the village today, and at one point they told a friend walking her dog to go home!
There was a police car parked at the entrance to the village today, and at one point they told a friend walking her dog to go home!
nortada
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Serious stuff so are the ferries in Ayamonte suspended and what about the A22 bridge?
I see from the latest bulletin (2146 Sun 15 March); all tourism from Spain is banned.
I see from the latest bulletin (2146 Sun 15 March); all tourism from Spain is banned.
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Graham376
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Jeanne, How are they dealing with the boats on anchor as far as coming ashore goes? G.
Graham376
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According to Portuguese prime minister on TV this evening, they will be holding a meeting tomorrow to discuss borders and his thoughts were that travel to/from Spain would be restricted to goods and workers only. No tourism or leisure crossings.
Graham376
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Just been told Bruce's (Nave Pegos) is closing down tomorrow. We've been given the option of launching tomorrow or, "we don't know when" so, chose the latter to stay in the yard. If the mooring broke while we're away, no-one will be around to sort it or lift the boat out. Gate will be closed to vehicles but foot traffic into yard and living aboard will be OK.