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Got a rescue Easyjet flight from Almeria to Gatwick, then on to Edinburgh. Now in isolation at home near Bathgate, Edinburgh (Edimburgo), but missing Turre already. Before we left, saw roofers working opposite Calle Rosaleda when they should have been isolating themselves. Scary work practices! Hope to get back soon! 

Keep safe.

Asking for a friend. Does anyone know of any doctor or dentist still open in Albox.   Antibiotics needed and not available over counter at pharmacy. 

just had a email from uk gov i thought this might be of interest to anyone trying to get back to the uk

There remain commercial options to return to the UK from Spain.

If you live in the UK and are currently visiting Spain, you’re strongly advised to return now by commercial means. Don’t run the risk of getting stranded.

UK special charter flights will only operate for priority countries where commercial flights are not possible. You should not assume that these flights will become available in countries where commercial routes are operating. Please do not contact the contracted travel management company if no flight is advertised here.

Should you be unable to travel back to the UK due to ill health or reduced mobility, you may wish to consider looking for longer-term accommodation in Spain until the State of Emergency is lifted. If you require access to medical treatment, the UK EHIC is still valid for the rest of 2020.

Flights

Airports across Spain remain open, but airlines are operating heavily reduced services. Please see our latest flight availability guide on our facebook page. This is intended as a guide to help travellers, not a definitive statement of availability and in many cases includes indirect flights. Please check airline websites, including comparison websites for the latest times and information.

Travel via France

The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain. British nationals can still drive through France to return to the UK, but they will need to complete an ‘attestation’ (declaration) specifying the reason for being outside.

If you’re planning to travel via France, check the latest FCO travel advice for France ahead of your journey. While you are not required to carry any paperwork to justify your travel in Spain other than evidence of your onward travel plan (i.e. rail ticket), you may find this letter useful to explain that you are returning to your country of residence.

Travelling to the airport

Travel to airports to leave Spain is still permitted, but travellers may be asked to provide evidence that they are departing Spain (i.e. plane ticket).

Ferry

There are no passenger ferries currently operating between Spain and the UK. You should make alternative arrangements to return to the UK.

Road

The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain. British nationals can still drive through France to return to the UK, but you will need to carry evidence of your onward travel plan (i.e. rail ticket) and complete an ‘attestation’ (declaration) specifying the reason for being outside. If you are planning to use this route, check the latest FCO travel advice for France ahead of your journey.

Although driving restrictions and vehicle occupancy limitations are in force in Spain, the Spanish Interior Ministry and Policia Local have confirmed that cars and minivans carrying families/groups of passengers is permitted, as long as the purpose of the journey is to return to your country of residence. All passengers should carry their passports and proof of where they live. You may also find this letter useful should you be required to explain your reason for travel.

Further information

Sign up for travel advice email alerts and follow the British Embassy on @UKinSpain and Facebook.

See additional advice on making travel plans to return to the UK, or what to do if you cannot depart immediately.

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here is a link to help entertain/educate your children during this difficult period,I do not have children but please pass the link on to others that do.

http://www.waece.org/ingles/ppal_in.php

it is available in English/Spanish/Portugese

there are games ideas and educational ideas

check the 'links section' and other parts.

Hope this helps

Keep Safe

Hello I like to know how I can get a recipe for my medicines. I am a resident but not yet in the Spanish healthcare. These are medicines I always use and are nearly finished!!

Morning All,

I hope this finds you all well.

Just come back from Albox 1st time I have been in in ages, well its seems ages, and there is a van driving around with Civil Protection on the side and a loud hailer giving out advice, I think, I was to far away to hear what was being said, I think they were giving out a phone number, Does anyone know what they were saying ? what was the phone number and what is it for etc etc. Any advice would be good, cos if either of us got the virus, I wouldn't know who to ring, or not ring.

TIA stay safe  Jenni

Does anyone have any reliable information regarding the emergency in Turre at 8pm last night? I could hear sirens and see flashing lights and what appeared to be a medical 'convoy' making its way slowly through the village. I was hoping to go shopping today but am now reconsidering that plan. There might be any number of reasons but my desire for information will be obvious given the arrival of 'la familia Madrileña' eight days ago. TIA.

Due to the current climate I can’t take my dogs to get a hair cut in the usual place when we are working in Ibiza. I need a dog groomer who can come and trim these guys up. 

'NEXT' Internet service? My experience with this Provider has determined I need to replace it. ASAP!

I gave up complaining ages ago, especially following their insistence it was my Router that was responsible for a poor strength signal. I’m paying for the max output, by the way and getting nothing even close. And that’s sporadic at the best of times, with frequently losing the signal, etc.

My neighbour had and still has exactly the same issues, except NEXT has not laid the blame onto his router. Why? Because he bought it from them during the installation.

I, on the other hand, used my own – initially, before replacing it with a very expensive all-singing-and-dancing model often used in factories & offices as it is so good. However, the same lack  and loss of signal was exactly the same as before. No difference, whatsoever!!

Might there be a different Internet provider available in Lubrin? I recently spotted a group of guys installing Fibre-Optic cables through underground ducting in the village, with cables and Junction-boxes being fitted on walls around town.

Does anyone know if there is now an Optic-Cable Internet Service provider supplying Lubrin?

I’m certain there are many others who would like to know too.

Or any other provider?

Anything else has to be better.

I may have to take my wife to huercal overa hospital for a test on the advice of pulpi health centre can i drive her there if i wait in the car for her