MADEIRA ADVISES IMMEDIATE DEPARTURE OF ALL TOURISTS

Tobi Hughes·
News Blog

Due to the current State of Emergency, the Madeiran Government is helping to disseminate information that helps the immediate departure of all tourists who are still on the island. The number is very low today, but it is estimated that about 300 remain on the island.

The information note notes the trips for the next week. 

March 26th:

British Airways – Funchal to Gatwick

TAP – Funchal to Lisbon

March 28:

Lufthansa – Frankfurt

TAP – Funchal to Lisbon

March 31:

TAP – Funchal to Lisbon

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13 Responses

  1. Sorry to be a nuisance, but if we are in our own accommodation on the island are we still classed as tourists and therefore have to follow this advice.

    1. You’re not a tourist then… Unless I have missed something, the regional government haven’t issued an instruction for all non-residents to leave as this would presumably breach EU laws.

      They need to get people out of hotels and short-term accommodation (holiday lets) etc. If you are in a house that you own, then I see no reason why you should leave if you don’t want to (as Toby has said before, you are probably better off here than anywy else).

    2. If you cannot self isolate then it would be better for the rest of us if you left. We have been isolated for a week now. I go out for food or drugs, always wearing mask and gloves. On my return I shower and put my clothes in the wash. I have a special reason for being so careful. My wife has a condition that would mean disaster if she became infected with this virus. So we should all think of that when we go out that we do not accidentally give someone the virus who has an ancient relative or someone with a pre condition.
      But I am sure you can respect the conditions of self-isolating until such time as our exceptional Regional President, Miguel Albuquerque, tells us we can relax. Could be a couple of months.
      Be Safe. Be Well. Be Happy.

      1. I am in the same position, albeit in London, I have to nip out for shopping and be careful I don’t bring the virus home because of my wife’s health. I won’t feel safe for at least a year and a vaccine is available.

    3. I agree with Al, you are fine to stay here and wont be given any trouble for doing so. The British government has said that some British people abroad would be better off staying where they are if they have safe, guaranteed accommodation and can support themselves during this time. And just now the vice president of the Madeiran government has said that it is best if Madeirans who are abroad stay where they are. Travelling isn’t a good option at the moment as isn’t being encouraged anywhere, only if it’s essential.

      Honestly you don’t have to worry about this.

  2. I have a question if some clever people can answer.?
    I and my wife have a flight to Lisbon on Saturday. This morning they told we cannot fly. Suddenly we can or we are even forced to live. We tried to call the Health Authority but nobody answers. Now. Can we go out or not?
    Thanks beforehand

  5. It is very simple, if you are not a resident of the country then you should not stay.

    I do not understand why people have not returned to their country of residence. This is now week 2 of the situation.

  6. Louise Cowell can you tell me the difference between a resident and a tourist that’s here? Are tourists more contagious then residents? Seriously, stop the further spreading of discrimination, discrimination is a virus in the world with many more victims then Corona !

  7. You have to be responsible and think of others around you for sure, but just stop blaming it on all tourists. And drop the privilige. People who witness this behaviour shouldn’t be ignorant about it too, just like when you see someone not respecting the Corona guidelines.

    1. So much unnecessary hate in both your replies, I was not suggesting that tourists were the only people bringing the virus. You have jumped to your own conclusions and misinterpreted my comment completely.

      The obvious difference in a resident and tourist is the obvious, the right to live in a country and other a short stay.
      I really wouldn’t like to think of someone having difficulty should the situation in countries continue for several month.

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