10 Nov, 2020 @ 20:32
1 min read

OPINION: Restaurant and bar restrictions in Andalucia are important but the service industry is far from ‘non-essential’

Gibraltar Business Covid

LATE-night eating and a table filled with tapas is almost as synonymous with Spain as sea and sunshine. 

So the warning that all the pubs, bars and restaurants will be forced to close by 6pm as part of the latest coronavirus restrictions was about as jarring to some as hearing that Jamie Oliver favours chorizo sausage in his paella

President Juanma Moreno described the move as ‘tough and difficult’ measures, adding ‘we make these decisions to save lives’ and it is true we must all play our part in controlling the spread of the virus. 

The tragedy is that bars and restaurants have led the way in trying to protect staff and customers and these late-night venues have become something of a lifeline for lonely locals who have been separated for loved ones for months at a time. 

Gibraltar Business Covid

We must work together to keep the country safe but we hope that it does not have to be at the expense of one of the most important parts of our lifestyle and economy for much longer. 

The temporary closing of bars and restaurants will hopefully pay off – but to classify these venues as non-essential is a disservice to the service industry. 

Kirsty Mckenzie

Kirsty is a journalist who has reported on news, entertainment, food and drink, travel and features since 2015. She lives in the south of Spain.
Got a story? Email kirsty@theolivepress.es

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

1x 1
Previous Story

Negative interest rates in Spain to be ‘new normal’ until 2031

Car In Murcia Wall 4
Next Story

WATCH: Trio arrested as car linked to murder found buried in walls of house and body found wrapped in plastic 65 miles away in Spain’s Murcia

Latest from Lead

Go toTop

More From The Olive Press

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Arboleas with pool - € 249

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Arboleas with pool – € 249,500

Villa Arboleas, Almería   3 beds   3 baths €

Spain’s ‘Big Brother Law’ for tourists comes into effect today – here’s what you need to know

HERE’S what you need to know about Spain’s ‘Big Brother