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 an Antigens test (max. 48h before arrival) or NAAT Test (PCR, TMA or RT-LAMP test) max. 72 hours before arrival to Spain.
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).
Labs on La Gomera
If you need to take a test 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
Accessing a touristic lodging
You need not show your COVID information for checking-in.
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
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.