The local police have issued guidance to aid residents safely navigate the so called “new normality” which came into effect from June 21, yesterday.
Under the new normality movement between different provinces in Spain is allowed, the borders with other EU countries, including the UK, are open and masks are required in enclosed public spaces and where social distancing of 1.5 metres is not possible. Enforceable by fines of up to 100 euros.
Fountains and sources of shared drinking water should be avoided.
Avoid gatherings and crowds.
Wash your hands frequently and encourage others to do the same.
Pay by card where possible.
Public events – seated only
Respect limits on capacity and control effectively
Funerals
Limit of 50 people in the open air and 30 inside
Masks obligatory where social distancing not possible
Places of Worship
75% capacity
Max. 200 people
Respect social distancing and wear masks
Wash hands frequently
Prohibited
Use of holy water or ritual bathing
Avoid touching objects of devotion
Leaving shoes in areas not designated for them
Weddings and Civil Ceremonies
Respect limits of capacity
75% maximum open air or inside
Max 200 enclosed
Max 500 open air
Respect hygiene and distance and wear masks where distancing is impossible
Norms for parks and children´s leisure facilities apply for celebrations within children´s facilities
Swimming Pools
Public- 75% capacity
Distance 2.25m per person
Permitted: sunshades, loungers, chairs extended towels etc. If rented must be infected after every use
Additional hygiene methods for communal areas (showers, toilets etc)
Also permitted public pools at hotels, tourist accommodation, urbanizations etc and private pools. Restrictions above apply.
Public events
Seating obligatory
75% maximum capacity
Max. 500 people
Bars: respect distances. Seating obligatory
Bars and Restaurants
75% capacity
Terraces 75%
Drinking and eating at the bar permitted. Distance between clients 1.5m
Max groups 30 people
Self-service permitted but handling food not permitted
No shared menus
Serviettes, toothpicks etc handed out individually to clients
Glasses, tablecloths etc may not be kept in areas of public passage
Discos and Night Clubs
75% capacity
Terraces 75%
Seating obligatory
Max group 30 people
No consumption at the bar
Dance floors out of use
Library
75% capacity
Social distancing 1.5m, masks and use of hydro alcoholic gel
Hotel and Tourist Accommodation
100% capacity
Max in groups 30
Shops etc
There is no capacity limit on shops for basics such as food, chemists, vets, opticians, petrol stations, grocery and other food shops, stationary shops, tobacconists etc.
Other shops (clothing, electrical items, furniture etc)
75% capacity and capacity must be controlled
Hygiene must be maintained and social distancing 1.5m
Clients may try products which are not cosmetics, items of personal hygiene or food
Changing rooms and trials must be supervised by staff and areas disinfected frequently
One person per changing room (unless person requires assistance)
Garments tried must be sanitized before placing back on sale Street Markets
75% of normal surface area or 100% if surface area increased
Must be enclosed or taped off
Entrance and capacity must be controlled
Stallholders must facilitate separation between clients 1.5m
Stallholders must provide hydro alcoholic gel
Maintain social distance and masks
Driving Schools
Masks obligatory in vehicles and inside premises
Max capacity 30
75% capacity
These are the measures which are most likely to affect our readers. There are special measures in sports facilities and gyms which will be clearly advertised on the premises.
