Who can visit The Canary Islands?
Any Spanish resident (if not confined to his/her region), anyone from the European Union, from a country in the Schengen area or from this list of third-party countries with specific agreements: Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Japan, Georgia, New Zealand, Rwand, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.
As per Spanish national regulations, all travellers over 6 years old arriving from a risk area will have to undergo a PCR, TMA or RT-LAMP test before arrival to The Canary Islands (max. 72 hours before arrival).
RadarCOVID App
Authorities recommend downloading the app Radar Covid.
Health control form (FCS)
Are you arriving from abroad? You must complete and sign this form before you travel to Canary Islands. You will get a QR code you must take with you (printed or digital).
What do you need to come and stay on the Canarian lodgings?
Airlines and origin countries may apply different criteria, please check with them.
If you are immune
You won't need a test if you have been vaccinated with at least 1 dosage more than 14 days before arrival or have recovered from the disease in the last 6 months.
If you have been on the islands 15 days or more
If you have not had any symptoms compatible with COVID-19 during these 15 days, you must fill in and sign a responsible statement that you can download here. You will also need to show proof of your arrival or residence on the islands (ID, plane ticket...).
Your test
For those coming from outside the islands and are not immune and over 12 years old a test is necessary.
Printed or digital, the test certificate must specify the time and date, the identity of the holder, the laboratory that prepared it, the type of test performed and the negative result. PCR, TMA, RT-LAMP or Antigens tests are allowed for checking in.
Before arrival
In order to check-in to our villas, guests must send the certificate or responsible statement + IDs prior to arrival at our accommodations via email to hola@lagomera.apartments.
Labs on La Gomera
If you need to take the test on arrival or for the return journey, these are the laboratories available in San Sebastian de La Gomera:
Divina Creus Pharmacy Lab
Quick antigen test for 30€/person. Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 11:00h. More info and appointments on (+34) 922 14 16 05.
LGS Megalabs
Quick test for 25 euros/person. Schedule: Monday to Friday 11:00 - 13:00h. More info and appointments on (+34) 922 141 087 / rosa.medina@lgs-analisis.es
All your doubts, answered
If you still have doubts, you can contact us or visit the official tourism page of the Canary Islands with all the information about the Coronavirus and your trip:
Mask wearing on the islands
Current mask wearing requirements have been modified, you must wear your mask when you are outside your apartment or room, except in the following cases:
Swimming or sunbathing
Swimming is one of the few exceptions. While in the water, keep your distances. Sunbathing while staying on your towel or lounger is also a mask-free activity.
Eating or drinking
Of course, you will be able to remove your mask to eat or drink, but you must do so while seated, never walking or moving around.
Outdoors
If you are at least 1,5m away from the closest person.
Inside your car
If it is only you and your roommates, you can remove your mask while inside the car. Watch out! It is mandatory otherwise.