Shops & supermarkets under lockdown!

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

I don't think shopping has ever had a 'municipality' restriction. Puerto is actually a lot quicker for me to get to, I just prefer Mercadona in Corralejo so still tend to go there.
Some of the things I wanted/needed weren't available in my municipality, ie none of the ferreterias I had tried had the needed pool chemicals or right size tap washer.

[Ducks]

I don't think shopping has ever had a 'municipality' restriction. Puerto is actually a lot quicker for me to get to, I just prefer Mercadona in Corralejo so still tend to go there.
Some of the things I wanted/needed weren't available in my municipality, ie none of the ferreterias I had tried had the needed pool chemicals or right size tap washer.

I think someone here posted about getting turned back from the Caleta Mercadona when coming down from Antigua town? This was in the early days of the lockdown. 

There wasn't a municipality restriction for essentials, but you were "encouraged" to use your "most local" supermarket. I assume you were still allowed to travel to Puerto for things you couldn't get locally, though I don't know if "my hardware store did not have this item I require in stock" would qualify as essential. 

I expect it would depend on the mood of the policeman who had pulled you over to enquire! 

[Sir Real]

I don't think shopping has ever had a 'municipality' restriction. Puerto is actually a lot quicker for me to get to, I just prefer Mercadona in Corralejo so still tend to go there.
Some of the things I wanted/needed weren't available in my municipality, ie none of the ferreterias I had tried had the needed pool chemicals or right size tap washer.

Tamara, it might depend on who stops you.  A neighbour was stopped on his way from Antigua to the Caleta Mercadona.  The GC told him that he can only go to his local supermarket, and if he was stopped making that journey again he'd be fined.  On that basis, the Caleta/Costa d'Antigua Mercadona and Lidl would be closed throughout lockdown.  They're on a commercial estate.  The nearest residential areas are Caleta, Costa d'Antigua and El Matorral, all of which have local supermarkets.  Maybe the local Police take the broader view that shopping is shopping, but it seems like a bit of a lottery.

[Ducks]

I don't think shopping has ever had a 'municipality' restriction. Puerto is actually a lot quicker for me to get to, I just prefer Mercadona in Corralejo so still tend to go there.
Some of the things I wanted/needed weren't available in my municipality, ie none of the ferreterias I had tried had the needed pool chemicals or right size tap washer.

Tamara, it might depend on who stops you.  A neighbour was stopped on his way from Antigua to the Caleta Mercadona.  The GC told him that he can only go to his local supermarket, and if he was stopped making that journey again he'd be fined.  On that basis, the Caleta/Costa d'Antigua Mercadona and Lidl would be closed throughout lockdown.  They're on a commercial estate.  The nearest residential areas are Caleta, Costa d'Antigua and El Matorral, all of which have local supermarkets.  Maybe the local police take the broader view that shopping is shopping, but it seems like a bit of a lottery.

I'm guessing the reason they allowed people from Caleta town to the Mercadona/Lidl is because after a couple of days, we only had 1 tiny HiperDino open, which doesn't carry much at all. Anyone with the slightest restriction to their diet would be up the creek without a paddle in restricted to there. Distance is probably also a factor: they're under 3km (30min walk) from Caleta, but 18km (180min walk!) from Antigua. The main focus of the lockdown was keeping movement restricted to as small a geographic area as was remotely feasible.

Though I am sure they did not want those stores, especially the new Lidl, to go under: they're big employers and a good source of revenue for the municipality. I guess they were trying to allow enough business for survival without allowing people to travel longer distances.Easy for me to say, because I was allowed to go there, but they are trying to balance economy/living standards/risk, and it really is an ugly job.

[Sir Real]

Hi Ducks - yep, the Superdino in Antigua is much the same size, and certainly doesn't cater for my vegetarian diet (unless I want to live on lentils and tortilla for the duration - I don't!).  So I have to play the 'drive to Caleta' lottery every few weeks,.  I'm aware that the principal of shopping at your nearest outlet and not travelling further afield is soundly based during lockdown.  But Caleta is my nearest food shopping for much of my diet, so I make no apologies for shopping there as stated - every few weeks

[OMR + MIN]

Hi Ducks - yep, the Superdino in Antigua is much the same size, and certainly doesn't cater for my vegetarian diet (unless I want to live on lentils and tortilla for the duration - I don't!).  So I have to play the 'drive to Caleta' lottery every few weeks,.  I'm aware that the principal of shopping at your nearest outlet and not travelling further afield is soundly based during lockdown.  But Caleta is my nearest food shopping for much of my diet, so I make no apologies for shopping there as stated - every few weeks

I am wondering if I am allowed to go to Lidl from Corralejo - ??? Love their smoked/ ahumado bacon. Haven't had any for weeks. 7 slices per pack & a great flavour & only about €2.10 a pack.

Did someone say "The new Lidl" ?

(Tamara are you going there again soon    )

On another subject, we heard that some restaurants & cafes might be allowed to open next week with strict rules applying. Anyone know?

[windermeregolfer]

OMR + Min here is the latest info I can find if we enter Phase 1 next Monday, 99% likely as Documentation for Canaries is with the health minister. Canarian government state we comply with the criteria so should be no reason not to, and this outlines what cafes bars and restaurants can do.

PHASE ZERO – PREPARATION FROM 4TH MAY

All regions will be moved into this phase on 4th May.

Establishments with an area of less than 400 M2 will be able to re  open with an appointment system only. One client per employee will be  allowed in by appointment only. Times for over 65’s are from 1000 to  1200 and from 1900 to 2000. Only over 65’s are permitted appointments at  these times.

All purchases, excluding  food and essential items must be made  within municipality. There is some leeway – if you cannot get something  within a small municipality, you can travel to a nearby one.

In public transport, the maximum separation possible is required, and the wearing of masks is compulsory.

Restaurants will be able to open for take away service only – customers will be able to collect pre-ordered meals from them.

PHASE ONE – POSSIBLE FROM 11TH MAY*

In this phase, small retail businesses will be allowed to open, with strict social distancing measures.

People from the same household can travel in cars together. If they are not from the same household, they must be in separate rows and wear masks. Maximum nine people, if the car has nine seats.

Hotels and some tourist accommodation will be able to open, with  communal areas remaining closed, initially only to citizens from within the region.

Friends and family, up to a maximum of 10 people can meet up in the open air, respecting a social distancing of 2 metres. Everyone is reminded to respect hygiene measures such as hand washing.

Restaurants and cafés will be able to open their outdoor terraces to up to 50% capacity. Agricultural and fishing activities will restart.

Public transport will ramp up, with a strong recommendation that anyone using it wears a mask. Places of worship can open with 30% of  normal capacity.

PHASE TWO – POSSIBLE FROM 25TH MAY*

Restaurants and bars will be able to open for indoor table service, with strict separation and up to a capacity to be decided. Shopping centres will open, again with controlled numbers.

Cultural Events can take place with a limit of 50 people indoors and 400 outdoors. Some children will be allowed to return to school on a  voluntary basis.

Some schools will reopen for children under six years old where both  parents work, but generally, school will not start again until the September term.

Hotels will be generally open, but only to people from within the province.

Cinemas, museums and theatres will re-open with 30% capacity.

Religious sites will be able to open up to 50% capacity.

PHASE THREE – POSSIBLE FROM 8TH June*

The minimum duration of the deconfinement is 6.5 weeks.

There will be no limits on mobility within Spain at this stage.  Citizens and residents of Spain will be able to travel throughout the  country.

Restaurants and bars will be able to go to 50% maximum capacity.

THE “NEW NORMAL” – POSSIBLE FROM 22ND June*

Easing out of phase three will take us to the new normal, but at this stage there is no detail on how that will look.

Sanchez went on to say that there is “No GPS” to guide us and that we will learn as we go along, so things may change. He emphasised the sacrifice that all citizens have made and will continue to make. “Until  there is a vaccine, and we can revert to normal, we must be all act to  prevent further infections,” he said.

*The dates given for each phase are the earliest date a region can  reach it and are based on several factors including infection rate and  health service capacity.

It’s probable that Fuerteventura will move to Phase one  on 11th May, as we have a very low infection rate.
No information was given about the likely opening of Spain to  international travellers. Our view is that decisions will be taken on  this subject once most of Spain has reached phase three.

[Johnrgby]

Just returned fro Liodl/Meadona, smell queue in both shops, both reasonably stocked, Plastic bottles of milk in Lidl, which there has not been for a couple of weeks, cheddar on sale in Mercadona, what it is like I do  not know as it appears to be their own brand, Guardia out in force at the Mercoddana roundabout around 10:45

[Sir Real]

I'm looking forward to my return to local Tapas bars and restos, and hope they've survived this lockdown without going bust.  Even if they have, I can't see them re-opening this month.  I reckon the phase 1 and 2 constraints on food places are too restrictive to make it worthwhile.  I hope I'm wrong...

Thanks for your post WMG.  This sentence:  "All purchases, excluding  food and essential items must be made  within municipality" (my emphasis) seems to suggest that you can travel a little further afield for food shopping, but don't try going from Coralejo to Morro Jable for a loaf of bread!

Talking of food, it's about lunchtime

[OMR + MIN]

I'm looking forward to my return to local tapas bars and restos, and hope they've survived this lockdown without going bust.  Even if they have, I can't see them re-opening this month.  I reckon the phase 1 and 2 constraints on food places are too restrictive to make it worthwhile.  I hope I'm wrong...

Thanks for your post WMG.  This sentence:  "All purchases, excluding  food and essential items must be made  within municipality" (my emphasis) seems to suggest that you can travel a little further afield for food shopping, but don't try going from Coralejo to Morro Jable for a loaf of bread!

Talking of food, it's about lunchtime

Ha Ha Sir Real 
Corralejo to Lidl maybe then???