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Travel advice lanzarote: Spain travel advice – GOV.UK

Опубликовано: November 30, 2022 в 11:42 am

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Lanzarote travel advice

EU residents can apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which gives free emergency treatment at hospitals.

The EHIC doesnt replace travel insurance, which covers non-essential treatment along with emergency repatriation and other costly procedures. Ensure you have comprehensive insurance which covers all the activities you are planning to do.

Cool sea breezes and fresh mountain air can be deceiving. Wear plenty of high factor sunscreen, and a sunhat is a must and one that stays on well as it can get windy.

Lanzarote is brilliant for hiking and biking, but staying hydrated is vital. It is a lot wilder out there than people imagine, with few shops along the way. A hydration backpack is invaluable if you are planning some all day outings.

Most of the tap water is desalinated so the taste isnt great. However, there is no plastic recycling facility on the island so plastic is sent off for recycling. Buy very big bottles of water and to refill smaller, reusable ones. Or use a filtering device such as LifeStraw.

At time of publishing there were six Blue Flag beaches on Lanzarote, so there is a good level of water cleanliness.

If you are going hiking, wear sturdy boots. The landscape is wild but rugged and uneven, and so you dont want to turn an ankle. A walking pole is a very good idea too.
Safety
Take note of the universal emergency number: 112.

Many beaches outside of the popular resort areas are unguarded, especially outside of peak season. A tip: if there are no local people swimming, you will know that it is not a safe place to swim. Do not enter the water if there is a red flag, undercurrents can be extremely strong. La Famara surf beach can have a rip tide, so beware. If you find yourself in a rip, being taken out to sea and you cant swim back, dont panic. Dont try and swim against it; swim parallel to shore, so that you swim right out of the rip.

Keep an eye out for jellyfish. Even David Cameron had to make a quick exit from European waters when he got stung a few years ago.

Lanzarote has fantastically low crime rates. Pickpockets may act in very touristy areas around the resorts, however.

It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving in Spain, even if you pull over. Completely hands-free units are permitted.

Be wary of drink driving, as with anywhere in the world. Lanzarote is famous for doing morning after checks on the roads.

Be careful when driving in rural inland areas on the back roads. Many remote roads are unlit and even unpaved, with switchbacks making driving tough.

There is a lack of bike lanes on the island and yet a growing number of triathletes training here. So be sure to respect cyclists if you are driving, or be wary if you are on your bike.

A spokesperson from British Embassy in Spain explains why you need insurance: An emergency abroad can be extremely expensive. If you need to be returned to the UK it could cost you thousands, unless you are properly insured. It can cost, for example, 12,000 to 16,000 for an air ambulance from the Canaries. Every year British Consulates see cases of uninsured travelers facing huge bills make sure you are not one of them.

Travel in Covid-19 Times – My Trip to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain

Note that this post was written in March 2021.

In September I went on a trip to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands of Spain.

After self-isolation in Llandudno, North Wales for three months due to coronavirus, COVID-19, I was ready to travel again once it was safe to do so.

On Monday 6th of July, the Welsh Government lifted the 5-mile stay local rule, and I could finally travel outside of my local community again.

At this point, I would like to highlight that everything mentioned within this blog post is based on my personal experience, and you should seek government advice from the correct sources.

The reason why I mention this is because the rules are changing all the time and I wanted to share how my trip went to help paint a picture of what your trip could be like so you can make an informed opinion on if you should travel at the moment.

See also: The Ultimate Lanzarote Itinerary: 3 to 7 Day Itineraries

Why did I choose Lanzarote in the Canary Islands?

At my time of flying, Spain was on the list of countries you could fly to from the UK without the need to isolate for two weeks after returning from your trip.

Of course, this could change, but this was one of the reasons why I choose Spain.

I didn’t fancy flying to a Spanish city due to crowds, but Lanzarote in the the Canary Islands has direct flights from the UK and felt like a better option due to the current situation.

Plus the sound of the stunning volcanic landscape, hiking trails, sunny sandy beaches and locally sourced food all tempted me to visit the island of Lanzarote. It was just what I was looking for after being at home for so long.

With my bags packed and passport in hand (don’t forget your passport, it’s been a while!) I was ready to travel and explore the Canary Islands.

Around Lanzarote, not all businesses were open for tourism as visitor numbers are still operating on low capacity.

However, businesses are slowly opening up again for tourism, and many restaurants, visitor attractions, rental cars and a select number of resorts were open for visitors on the island.

You should book travel insurance

Please make sure you arrange suitable travel insurance for your trip before you depart. Some travel insurance providers have changed their policy to adapt to coronavirus COVID-19 so please read the small print and make sure that you have a cover.

Proper guidance is to check the FCO website for up to date travel advice for UK travellers, and typically your travel insurance will follow along the lines of the FCO. So, if the FCO says not to travel, then your travel insurance usually is not valid, so please check the FCO website frequently for the latest travel advice.

Also, for those within the EU, make sure that your E111 card is up to date before you depart. For those within the UK, you can still travel and use your E111 card until the end of December. Remember that the E111 doesn’t replace travel insurance, but it’s good to have it with you at all times when travelling around the EU, especially at the moment.

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Do you have to wear a mask in Spain at all times?

Do you have to wear a mask all the time? This was a question I had before travelling to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.

Of course, this advice will differ from other countries in Europe. But in Spain and on the Canary Islands, the simple answer is yes. You do have to wear your mask at all times.

After gathering some local advice, wearing a mask is not only to protect yourself from spreading germs but as a courtesy to protecting others.

Any situation where you’re unable to keep your social distance is when you should wear your mask in Spain.

This would be any place where social distancing is challenging, such as within shops, restaurants and public transport.

You can remove your mask when you sit down to eat or have a drink. You can withdraw your face cover while on the beach or when going for a swim in Spain, as long as you can keep your social distance.

Within your hotel room or rental car, you can remove your mask. If you’re going to the hotel breakfast buffet, you should wear your face mask.

I hope the above information clears up some questions you might have.

What is it like to fly at the moment?

It was a bizarre feeling only seeing five flights on the departure board of Heathrow terminal 5, usually the busiest airport in Europe. It did come as a shock.

Heathrow felt like a ghost town with limited passenger numbers flying on the day.

Throughout Heathrow, you will have to wear a facemask at all times from the entrance until you’ve exited at your arrival destination. It’s advised to swap your face mask every few hours, so you should pack a selection to use throughout your travels.

My temperature was checked as I entered Heathrow airport and I found hand sanitizer located all around the airport.

Check-in was rather swift, and many airlines are allowing free baggage check-in to free up space in the cabin, which is worth taking advantage of.

Security has never felt so fast; it was a swift experience and didn’t take much time at all.

Once airside, in regard to places to eat, I could only find one Pret open, which was enough to grab a coffee and a bite to eat before the flight.

Most airlines are not allowing food and drink service at the moment.

I did notice that a passenger requested a cup of water which was allowed but generally, nothing will be served on the flight unless you’re travelling business.

At the boarding gate, passengers were boarding individually based on row numbers, starting from the back of the aircraft towards the front.

At the check-in desk, the staff said to allow an extra hour due to additional boarding time. Be patient as it will take more time to board the flight, but you could always book your seat at the back if you wish to board sooner.

Once on the flight, cabin crew informed us that the aircraft used an advanced air flow filtration system that kills most germs. This, combined with a face mask and limited contact, helps to reduce the risk.

Once I was at my seat, I noticed that the airline had used empty seats to keep travellers at a safe distance from each other as best as they could.

They also blocked off and limited access to the number of toilets you could use. You can still use them but not as many so you might have to wait.

Generally, I found the flying experience rather relaxing and pleasant, indeed longer than usual, but the additional steps gave me reassurance rather than worry.

I wouldn’t want to take a flight with a connection due to the extra time it takes to board and go through the airport, but one direct flight wouldn’t be an issue.

What was your resort like in Lanzarote?

I stayed at the Sands Beach resort located in Costa Teguise on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.

They had self-catering options for families with a large selection of swimming pools to choose from, which was great for social distance swimming.

Swimming is one of the things I missed the most, so it was a much-welcomed joy to have a few laps in the pool each morning.

The breakfast buffet was open, and you had to order each item individually. This will take some additional time, so be sure to arrive early to allow your choices to be accommodated.

I would visit the local supermarket and stock up on breakfast items to make in your room so you can relax in the morning and take the stress out of breakfast.

Not all resorts are open yet in Lanzarote, and some have chosen to stay closed until September so your choices will be limited.

The Sands Beach Resort chose to open early to learn about the extra steps needed to open up. The Spanish government have issued rules that resorts must follow to remain open to meet the health guidelines and create a safe environment for guests.

Another issue is staff. The resort is running at low capacity and it’s been tough getting the team back to work as some have chosen to wait until it’s safer to return to work while others are happy to get back to work again.

Rooms are required to undergo additional cleaning after each guest which is why I would recommend staying for 1-2 weeks.

Also, the stock has been an issue as the supply chain for resorts has not been open on the island since lockdown and resorts are having to use supermarkets to purchase items they need to operate.

It will take some time for resorts to open up again but those that have chosen to open up as soon as possible will learn from the experience and adapt to the guidelines, which will take time for some resorts to adjust to.

What is it like going to a restaurant?

After cooking for myself for three months, I’ve simply run out of hot pot recipes and I’m also getting a bit bored of baking banana bread.

Being allowed to visit restaurants again and not have to do the washing up was one of the most enjoyable moments from the trip.

Getting to taste the local flavours again was an absolute pleasure. Enjoying fresh seafood and a glass of white wine that’s made on the island was pure joy.

If you wish to dine out, it’s best to call in advance to book a table as space within the premise is limited due to schedules and social distance.

I noticed that temperature checks took place before entering the restaurant, and hand sanitizer was always found at the entrance.

You must wear a facemask until you have taken a seat at your table, then you can take it off to enjoy your food and drink.

Also, I noticed that the menu could typically be found by using a QR code to access on your smartphone. Make sure you have your Roam Like at Home data turned on while travelling around the EU as it will come in handy.

If you can pay for your meal by using contactless payment, this would be the best method rather than using cash.

Do you need to fill out forms before you travel?

Spain requires you to fill in a health form before you arrive. Once the form is completed online, you will get a QR code which will be scanned on arrival. You must be checked into your flight and have your seat number before you fill out the form. This information helps with track and trace, and you will be contacted if needed.

Also, when returning to the UK, you must fill in a form explaining where you’ve been and where you will be going to in the UK.

After filling in the UK form and placing my address in Wales where I will be, I instantly got an email from the Welsh government asking me to quarantine and stay at home for two weeks. I was not aware that the rules in Wales required two weeks quarantine, but not a problem as I have been home for the past two weeks and will follow the guidelines as instructed. Something to think about as I was also aware that those from Scotland had been advised not to travel to Spain altogether. So, the rules are different depending on where you live.

Did I enjoy my trip to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands?

The most important question. Did I have a great time going to Lanzarote? Were all the extra steps worth it?

My answer is for the most part yes. I do have mixed opinions about it though, as I enjoyed the trip, but travel is no longer normal like it used to be and some fun has been sucked out the experience.

But I do understand that this is for my own and others’ safety to allow tourism to open up again so I would say that it was worth it.

My issue was the length of the trip; I wish I could have stayed longer to justify the extra time you need to go through all the additional safety steps.

So, If I were staying in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands for two weeks, I would have said that it was worth it.

My advice at the moment to make travel safer during COVID-19

  • I would recommend only taking one direct flight to reach your destination. Avoid having to take connection flights as this increases your risk of a possible infection.
  • Stay in one resort and try to find a self-catering option so you can prepare breakfast and lunch from your room as buffets are not a safe environment at the moment.
  • Book ahead to reserve your table if you wish to dine out at a local restaurant.
  • Book a rental car to explore your surroundings and avoid public transport.
  • Use contactless payment and avoid cash when possible.
  • Stay for 1-2 weeks. Travel to your destination will take more time so you should allocate this time into your holiday to make it more rewarding.
  • Don’t forget to relax and enjoy your holiday. You will have to go through many additional steps to make your holiday safe so please have patience, remain calm and take your time.

For this reason, a weekend city escape might not be ideal at the moment as you won’t have enough time to enjoy the actual holiday.

What our video for the full experience:

Thank you for reading my blog post about my trip to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands

I hope all the above information helps you understand what travel and tourism are currently like in Europe at this moment in time, and I wish you a pleasant future trip! 

This blog post was put together in collaboration with the UNWTO and the Canary Islands as part of the #RestartTourism campaign to help tourism recovery on the islands. I hope you’ve found this blog post informative.

Here’s a few other posts about the Canary Islands

  • Mini Guide to the Canary Islands
  • Visit Gran Canaria – Paradise in Europe
  • Exploring the Roads in Tenerife
  • Things to do in Puerto de la Cruz

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    I’m sure you’ve had similar experiences I had whilst traveling. You’re in a certain place and a fellow traveler, or a local, tip you off on a little-known beach, bar or accommodation. Great travel tips from other travelers or locals always add something special to our travels. That was the inspiration for Travel Dudes.

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Travel Tips

Money

Currency : Euro. Who will go to Lanzarote from outside Europe should sleep, paper banknotes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 coins Euro.

Currency exchange : Tourists should expect banks to present, as always, the best prices. However, as a rule, banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 2 pm. In addition, exchange offices practice a tariff almost as convenient as banks. Tourists often use exchange offices because their work schedule is more generous. In addition, some banks also charge a commission for exchanging foreign currency, and tourists must present their passports. The bottom line is that tourists must have a certain amount of money (euros) before arriving in Lanzarote.

ATMs and Credit Cards : ATMs can be found throughout Lanzarote and generally accept all major credit cards issued in Europe and North America. It seems that Puerto Calero is less gifted in this regard, and tourists should be aware of this problem and have cash before moving on to Puerto Calero.

Communications

Post : the main post offices are located in Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen and Arrecife. The stamps can be bought from both these outlets and from supermarkets.

Internet connection (WiFi) Internet access in all major tourist outbreaks of Lanzarote, possible through many hotels and Internet cafes.

Telephone : To call Lanzarote, you must first format the country code (0034), the area code (928) and then the number. For calls from Lanzarote, public phones are said to be cheaper. They operate either with coins or phone cards. It can be purchased easily from various places such as supermarkets and tobacconists

Useful number

Emergencies (police, fire, Red Cross) : 112

Local Police of Arrechif : 0034 928 811 317

9000 0034 928 801 863

Island Hospital in Arrecife : 0034 928 810 500

Other

Tourist Information Offices : There are several tourist information offices in Lanzarote. They mark the most visited and popular tourist destinations and some infrastructure (airport, capital).

Timezone : GMT plus 1 (March-October)

Languages ​​ : Spanish. Both English and German are common as Lanzarote is a popular destination with both British and German tourists. However, they are not used on a very large scale.

Electricity : 220 volts AC, 50 Hz, double sockets. For electrical equipment that operates on other parameters, adapters can be purchased from supermarkets and shops.

Documents

: Those arriving from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Israel and the United States need a passport if they wish to enter Lanzarote, but for a limited period (90 days). For long stays, so visitors need to obtain a visa. For medical cases, citizens must have a European health insurance card.

Tap water : although biologically purified and distilled, tap water should generally be replaced with bottled water, which is both cheap and healthy

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Lanzarote sightseeing car tour – 273 EUR

👤 Private tour for 1-3 people⏱ 6 hours🚗 By car, children are allowed 7 reviews

273 EUR per tour Book

Description5 a tour of Lanzarote gives a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with the history, features and modern life of the island.

You will visit the main attractions, including the Timanfaya Volcanic National Park and the architectural and artistic complex of Jameos del Agua, the most impressive project of the brilliant artist Caesar Manrique, and get the opportunity to take unique photographs.

What awaits you

Wilderness
Unearthly beauty of the northern part of the island and the south of Lanzarote with the territory most affected by volcanic eruptions of the 18th century will appear before your eyes. You will find out exactly how the local eruptions differed from others all over the world and why Lanzarote is called “la isla diferente”, which means “another island”. Get ready to dive into the basics of volcanology and geology and hear a fascinating story about the features of volcanic activity, research activities on the island and local anomalies. I will introduce you to the history of the island from its colonization to the present day, tell you about the geographical and economic features, local people, culture and traditions.

Martian landscapes
You will see the last working salterns and take pictures against the backdrop of the famous “green lagoon”. Discover that the black beaches of Lanzarote are as romantic as the white beaches of the Indian Ocean islands, and find your very own olivine in the volcanic sand. And also admire the magnificent spectacle of the boiling ocean on the basalt coast of Los Hervideros.

For whom the excursion is suitable
This excursion is recommended for tourists who spend one day in Lanzarote, as well as for those who plan to stay on the island for a long time and want to get a general idea of ​​\u200b\u200brest and entertainment in order to rent a car and visit the places they like on their own.

Organizational details

  • Additional costs: tickets to the national park and other objects (their number depends on the pace of the tour and your interests) – about 9 euros per person for admission; lunch at a local traditional establishment
  • The tour program may vary depending on the wishes of the tourists. There are also a lot of interesting entertainments for children.

Schedule

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Reviews

LYUDMILA 25.05.2022

Thank you Elena for the interesting tour. We admired the beauty of the island and learned a lot of new things. Time has flown by!

Stanislav 01/20/2020

We thank Elena for a very interesting tour of the island, the tour time flew by. We saw a lot of things, especially liked the Timamfaya Park and the magnificent creations that Cesar Manrique, the artist who gave the world the island of Lanzarote, created in the natural volcanic landscape. We fell in love with it and the island too :). Unfortunately, it was not possible to see all the creations of Cesar Manrique during one excursion, but in the following days, on Elena’s tip, we visited all the objects that she recommended to us. We thank her for the recipes of the most interesting dishes and practical tips for tourist life! With nostalgia we remember the wonderful island of Lanzarote.

Natalia 10/18/2019

It was great to see this island and learn a lot of information about it, about its history, natural features, Elena is very well prepared, tells interesting things. The place is unusual, the trip will be remembered for a long time))). Elena was very comfortable both during the tour and when interacting on organizational issues.

Irina 04.12.2018

Elena is a great guide! charming and easy to talk to! She gave us an amazing tour!
She made a very cool itinerary, taking into account the weather and the composition of the group, and took into account our wishes to visit the Caesar Manrique’s house-museum, a tasting room, etc.
Elena introduced us to the history, archeology and geography of Lancerote:.
the island is extraordinary and this was our last stop on the cruise ship itinerary and by far the best!!!
Elena is very punctual and very easy to contact via email and whatsapp.
The only pity is that we had much less time than we would like.

Where did columbus leave from: Aug 3, 1492 CE: Columbus Sets Sail

Опубликовано: November 30, 2022 в 11:33 am

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Christopher Columbus | Royal Museums Greenwich

Explorer Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) is known for his 1492 ‘discovery’ of the New World of the Americas on board his ship Santa Maria.

In actual fact, Columbus did not discover North America. He was the first European to sight the Bahamas archipelago and then the island later named Hispaniola, now split into Haiti and the Dominican Republic. On his subsequent voyages he went farther south, to Central and South America. He never got close to what is now called the United States.

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

Columbus was born in the Italian seaport of Genoa in 1451, to a family of wool weavers. As a young lad he went to sea and became an experienced sailor. He then moved to Lisbon, Portugal, to gain support for a journey he was planning to find new trade routes to the Far East. Ferdinand and Isabella, the King and Queen of Spain, agreed to finance him.

What did Columbus aim to do?

In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far East. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices. Columbus knew that the world was round and realised that by sailing west – instead of east around the coast of Africa, as other explorers at the time were doing – he would still reach his destination.

What ships did he use?

In 1492 Columbus set sail from Palos in Spain with three ships. Two, the Nina and the Pinta were caravels – small ships with triangular sails. The third, the Santa Maria, was a nao – a larger square-rigged ship. The ships were small, between 15 and 36 metres long. Between them they carried about 90 men.

What did he ‘discover’?

After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean for 10 weeks, land was sighted by a sailor called Rodrigo Bernajo (although Columbus himself took the credit for this). He landed on a small island in the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador. He claimed the island for the King and Queen of Spain, although it was already populated.

Columbus called all the people he met in the islands ‘Indians’, because he was sure that he had reached the Indies. This initial encounter opened up the ‘New World’ to European colonisation, which would come to have a devastating impact on indigenous populations.

What was the return journey like?

On Christmas Day 1492, the Santa Maria hit a rock and was wrecked. Columbus transferred to the Nina and left behind the 39 crewmembers of the Santa Maria on the island of Hispaniola. He wanted them to start a new settlement. Columbus reached Spain in March 1493, and claimed his reward in riches. He was also given new titles. He was made Admiral of the Ocean Sea and Governor of the Indies.

What other journeys did Columbus make?

Columbus made three more journeys across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. He was sure that he had found Cipangu (Japan), but it was actually Cuba. He visited Trinidad and the South American mainland before returning to the ill-fated Hispaniola settlement, where the ‘Indian’ inhabitants had staged a bloody revolt against the Europeans.

Conditions were so bad that Spanish authorities had to send a new governor to take over. Columbus was arrested, returned to Spain and stripped of his titles. He did make one last voyage to the Americas, however, this time to Panama – just miles from the Pacific Ocean.

What is Columbus’s legacy?

Columbus died in 1506, still believing that he had found a new route to the East Indies. Today his historic legacy as a daring explorer who ‘discovered’ the New World has been challenged. His voyages launched centuries of European exploration and colonisation of the American continents. His encounters also triggered centuries of exploitation of native American populations.

The First Voyage of Columbus

The First Voyage of Columbus


   

Christopher Columbus departed on his first voyage from the port of
Palos (near Huelva) in southern Spain, on August 3, 1492, in command of
three ships: the Nia, the Pinta
and the Santa Maria. His crew mostly came
from surrounding towns such as Lepe and Moguer.

   

Columbus called first at the Canary Islands, the westernmost Spanish
possessions. He was delayed there for four weeks by calm winds and the
need for repair and refit. Columbus left the island of Gomera on
September 6, 1492, but calms again left him within sight of the western
island of Hierro until September 8.

Columbus had expected the voyage to take four weeks, but that deadline
came and went without sighting land. The crews of his ships became restless
and some argued that a return to Spain was in order. On October 10, Columbus
struck a deal with his men: if no land was found in the next three days, they would
turn back for Spain. At two hours past midnight on October 12, land was
sighted by Rodrigo de Triana (also known as Juan Rodriguez), a sailor aboard the Pinta.

Columbus went ashore the next morning at an island he called San Salvador, which
the natives called Guanahani.
The identity of his landfall island
is in dispute, but it was most likely one of the Plana Cays in the Bahamas.
At Guanahani, Columbus met and traded with the Native Americans of the Lucayan tribe.
He also kidnapped several of the natives to act as guides before leaving two days later.
He stopped at three other islands in the Bahamas over the next two weeks, which
he named Santa Maria de la Concepcin, Fernandina, and Isabela.
These are most likely the Crooked-Acklins group, Long Island, and Fortune Island,
respectively. His final stop in the Bahamas was at the Ragged Islands, which
he called the Islas de Arena (Sand Islands). Following the directions of
his native guides, he arrived at Bariay Bay, Cuba on October 28.


The inter-island track of Columbus’s first
voyage, in red.
Modern placenames
are in black bold. Columbus’s
placenames
are in blue italic.

Columbus spent fruitless weeks in Cuba searching for gold, or for the
Chinese civilization he had read about from Marco Polo. He reached as far
west as Cayo Cruz on October 31 before north winds and increasing frustration
caused a change of plan. His kidnapped Native American guides had indicated that
gold was to be found on another island to the east, so Columbus reversed course.
While sailing north of Cuba on November 22, Martn Alonso Pinzn, captain of the
Pinta
, left the other two ships without permission and sailed on
his own in search of an island called “Babeque” or “Baneque”, where he had been told
by his native guides that there was much gold. Columbus continued his exploration
of Cuba with the remaining two ships, rounding the eastern end and reaching as far
as Punta Guayacanes before he arrived at Hispaniola on December 5.

On Christmas Eve, the flagship Santa Maria grounded on a reef near
Cap Haitien and sank the next day. Columbus used the remains of the ship to build a
fort on shore, which he named La Navidad (Christmas). But the
tiny Nia could not hold all of the remaining crew, so Columbus
was forced to leave about 40 men behind to await his return from
Spain. He departed from La Navidad in the Nia on January 2, 1493.

Now down to just one ship, Columbus continued eastward along the
coast of Hispaniola, and was surprised when he came upon the Pinta on
January 6. Columbus’s anger at Pinzn was eased by his
relief at having another ship for his return to Spain, and by the fact that
Pinzn had finally found the long-sought gold nuggets in the bed of a local river.

The two ships departed Hispaniola from Samana Bay (in the modern
Dominican Republic) on January 16, but were again separated by a fierce
storm in the North Atlantic on February 14; Columbus and Pinzn each
believed that the other had perished. Columbus sighted the island of
Santa Maria in the Azores the next day. After a run-in with the local
governor, he arrived at Lisbon on March 4, and finally made it back to
his home port of Palos on March 15, 1493.

Meanwhile, Pinzn and the Pinta had missed the Azores and
arrived at the port of Bayona in northern Spain. After a stop to repair
the damaged ship, the Pinta limped into Palos just hours after
the Nia. Pinzn had expected to be proclaimed a hero, but the
honor had already been given to Columbus. Pinzn died a few days
later.

A summary of Columbus’s log of the voyage can be found
here.

The transatlantic track of Columbus’s first voyage, drawn on an isogonic chart
showing compass declination during 1492-93 according to the CALS3K magnetic model
of Korte & Constable 2003. Negative numbers indicate westerly declination in degrees,
while positive numbers are easterly. CALS3K is the only magnetic model that has been shown to
correctly replicate both of Columbus’s first two voyages. See
the transatlantic track page for details.

Return to The Columbus Navigation Homepage.

August 3, 1492 Christopher Columbus set off on his first expedition – EADaily, August 3, 2016 – Society. News, European News

On August 3, 1492, the first expedition of the Spanish navigator, a native of Genoa, Christopher Columbus, began on three ships – “Santa Maria”, “Pinta” and “Nina”, which he brought out of the harbor of the Spanish city of Palos de la Frontera.

Based on the ancient doctrine of the sphericity of the Earth and the incorrect calculations of scientists of the 15th century, Christopher Columbus hoped to discover the shortest sea route from Europe to India. Between 149In 2 and 1504, the traveler undertook four exploratory expeditions at the behest of the Spanish Catholic kings. He described the events of these expeditions in his logbook. Unfortunately, the original journal has not been preserved, however, the Dominican monk Bartolome de Las Casas made a partial copy of this journal, which has survived to this day, thanks to which many details of the described campaigns have become known.

Columbus equipped three ships for his first expedition. The flagship of this squadron was the caracca “Santa Maria” (Captain Juan de la Cosa), the second ship was the “Pinta” (Captain Martin Alonso Pinzon) and the third was the ship called “Nina” (Captain Vicente Yáñez Pinzon, navigator Sancho Ruiz da Gama ). The total crew of all ships was 100 people. 3 August 149For 2 years, this flotilla left the Castilian harbor of Palos de la Frontera and headed for the Canary Islands.

Having reached the Canaries, the expedition turned west, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the subtropical zone and reached the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas, where it landed on October 12, 1492. This day became the official date of the discovery of America.

However, Columbus himself considered these new lands to be East Asia – the outskirts of China, Japan or India. In the future, for quite a long time, these newly discovered territories were called by Europeans the West Indies, literally “Western India”. The name was born from the fact that this “India” had to be sailed to the west, as opposed to India proper and Indonesia, which in Europe for a long time were called the East Indies or, literally, “East Indies”.

It is known that earlier in his address to the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella about the organization of the expedition, Columbus wrote that he intended to sail “to Chipanga, from there to Cathay, and from there to both Indias. ” “Both Indias” in medieval cartography was called modern India and Ethiopia, “Katai” – China, and “Chipangu” was understood as Japan, about which Marco Polo told fables, as if there “roofs of houses are covered with pure gold”. Thus, Columbus considered Japan as his initial goal, and not India at all, as is often claimed.

Columbus visited a number of other Bahamas, and in December he discovered and explored a section of the northeast coast of Cuba. December 6, 1492 – the island of Haiti was discovered, which Columbus called Hispaniola, because its valleys seemed to him similar to the lands of Castile. Moving along the northern coast, the Spaniards discovered the island of Tortuga.

On the night of December 25, the Santa Maria landed on a reef, but the people managed to escape. In January 1493, Columbus completed his survey of the northern coast of Haiti and set off on his return journey. In February, his two remaining ships were caught in a violent three-day storm and lost each other. Fortunately, both ships survived and returned to Castile on the same day – March 15.

Columbus led his second expedition of 1493-1496 with the rank of admiral and viceroy of the newly discovered lands. It consisted of 17 ships with a crew of over 1,500 people. In November 1493, Columbus discovered the islands of Dominica and Guadeloupe, turning to the Northwest – about 20 more Lesser Antilles, including Antigua and the Virgin Islands. In subsequent expeditions, Columbus discovered the Greater Antilles, the coasts of South and Central America and the Caribbean Sea.

The discoveries of Columbus were of world-historical significance, since only after his voyages did the American lands appear on the geographical maps of Europe. They also contributed to the revision of the medieval worldview and the emergence of colonial empires.

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Christopher Columbus (1451 or 1456-1506). Cristoforo Colombo (Cristobal
Colon) was the son of a Genoese weaver. At the age of fourteen he went to
sea, took part in numerous sea trading expeditions in
Mediterranean Sea sailed to England, anchored in Portugal, where
settled in 1476, having lived in this country for nine years and became very attached
to her during this time. He married the daughter of the first colonizer of the island
Porto Santo. He was constantly at sea: either in the north, in Bristol, and
the very shores of Iceland, or along the African coast. With your beloved
brother Bartolomeo, he became a cartographer. To make your big dream come true
he acquired some books: Ptolemy’s Geography, Cardinal Pierre’s Imago mundi
d’Isly and began to calculate the width of the sea, which, as it was then believed,
washes the shores of both Spain and Asia. Why not try to overcome it?
The idea was just in the air. Find a western route to Cathay (China) and to
“Spice Islands” – such was the plan that he presented at court in
Lisbon. True, without any success, since João II was interested
only to circumnavigate the African continent and reach India.
Disappointed, Columbus left Portugal in 1485 and headed for
Castile. There he was warmly received by Queen Isabella. The next day
after the capture of Granada by the Spaniards, he got what he wanted. He signed
“Surrender” in Santa Fe April 17, 1492, which bestowed on him the title and
the powers of the admiral, viceroy and the governor of the accidentally discovered “islands and
hard sushi. After thirty-five years of navigation, in 1492, he landed in
Guanahani, which he named San Salvador. Later, in 1493-1494, she had
place the second expedition, during which the Lesser Antilles were discovered
islands; it was followed by a journey to the southern shores of Cuba, from where Admiral
hoped to find a way to China. In 1498 he went to carry out a new
mission. On the way to Hispaniola, he discovered the Orinoco Delta. Because of the colonists’ riot
Hispaniola in 1500 (disappointed by the lack of opportunity to enrich themselves)
Columbus was arrested and taken to Spain in chains.

Meteo region ouest: Meteo Pays de la Loire – France : Prévisions Meteo GRATUITE à 15 jours

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Aujourd’hui dimanche, notre front pluvieux de la nuit se retrouvera entre le Sud de la Touraine et le Poitou-Charentes en milieu de journée. Les précipitations seront faibles à modérées sur le Poitou-Charentes.

Partout ailleurs, le ciel alternera entre nuages et éclaircies avec tout de même quelques averses côtières entre la Normandie et la Bretagne ainsi que sur la façade Atlantique. De même, de nombreuses averses seront observées l’après-midi entre la Normandie et la Touraine. A noter de bonnes rafales côtières de l’ordre de 60 km/h.

Les maximales seront de saison voire un peu fraiches. Elles seront comprises entre 7° et 14°, toujours plus fraiches du côté du Limousin.

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Lundi 21 novembre 2022

Demain lundi, un second front pluvieux plus actif arrivera rapidement et concernera la Bretagne ainsi que la façade Atlantique dès le tout début journée, puis les départements les plus à l’Est avant midi. Les cumuls seront hétérogènes mais pourront atteindre les 20 mm voire localement plus, notamment en Bretagne. Le vent pourrait alors se renforcer au passage des précipitations avec de violentes rafales côtières de l’ordre de 90 à 100 km/h entre le Nord de la Bretagne et la Normandie, plutôt 80 km/h ailleurs. Dans les terres, le vent sera modéré avec de bonnes rafales de l’ordre de 60 km/h. Les maximales seront bien froides.

Mardi, nous retrouverons des précipitations régulières le matin au Nord de la Loire ainsi qu’entre le Poitou-Charentes et le Limousin. Entre ces deux zones, le ciel alternera entre nuages et éclaircies avec de rares averses. Dans le courant de l’après-midi, des éclaircies plus larges devraient se développer un peu partout mais le ciel sera de plus en plus couvert près des côtes à l’approche d’un nouveau front bien pluvieux pour la nuit suivante avec de bonnes rafales de vent.

Par la suite, toujours le défilé de perturbations avec des fronts pluvio-venteux actifs. Toutefois, pas de tempête de prévue pour le moment. Le retour d’un anticyclone est même possible selon certaines modélisations vers le 28 ou 29 novembre. A confirmer ou pas lors des prochaines mises à jour.

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The canary islands weather october: Canary Islands weather in October 2023: How hot?

Опубликовано: November 30, 2022 в 10:51 am

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Is Spain still hot in October and where are the best places to go

The extreme summer heat has gone and it’s a great time for a beach or city holiday

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  • The Costa del Sol is perfect for an October holiday (Image: Getty)

    A last blast of summer; an oasis of warmth and light before the cold, dark winter months ahead; or a half-term break with the kids after the stresses of starting a new school year – there are many reasons why people want to holiday in Spain in October. And those who do jet south will find pleasant temperatures and no crowds.

    Spain is a vast country, and the climate in the Basque country in the north, for example, is very different to that of the Canary Islands. But whether you are looking for a beach holiday or a city break, Spain has plenty to offer in October.

    And the great advantage of heading to Spain in October is the lack of holidaymakers, except for the last week of the month which tends to coincide with half term in England. You won’t have to race for sun loungers, you won’t have to queue to get into museums or theme parks – it’s a chilled end-of-season vibe.

    Read more: Sunbed wars raging on holiday island with 5am scrum for poolside loungers

    Hottest places in Spain for beach holidays in October

    October is perfect for a trip to the Canaries – with Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote the most popular choices. With a maximum daytime temperature of 27C and night-time temperatures around 20C, it is one of the best months to visit.

    It is also a sunny time of the year, with an average of 235 hours of sunshine over the month. And rainfall figures tend to be very low.

    Slightly nearer in terms of flight time is Costa del Sol, the area of coastline near Malaga. It’s been a firm favourite with Brits for decades and a home-from-home for some.

    With an average of seven hours of sunshine per day and daytime temperatures of around 23C, resorts such as Marbella and Puerto Banus enjoy warmer autumn conditions than the rest of Spain. The added advantage is that the sea, after a whole summer of warming, is still perfect for swimming.

    Hottest places in Spain for city breaks in October

    Cities such as Barcelona, Seville, Madrid and Valencia are popular destinations for short breaks. In October, temperatures are still very pleasant and flight prices tend to be lower.

    Spanish cities are a year-round attraction, but they can get very hot in the summer months. So, October is perfect for exploring museums, stopping at pavement cafes and shopping.

    Barcelona in October

    Daytime temperatures in Barcelona are around 23C, while at night, the temperature should not get any lower than 17C. Rainfall is higher than in the summer – you might get a few storms

    Madrid in October

    October is the ideal month to visit Madrid, with temperatures at much more comfortable levels (around 21C by day). Rainy days are not uncommon, but generally it is ideal for sightseeing.

    Seville in October

    Seville is still very warm in October, with daytime temperature reaching 26C. Rain should not be a big issue.

    Valencia in October

    Valencia is another warm city in October, with temperatures regularly reaching 24C by day. On a night time, it should not be any cooler than 15C.

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    G-20 summit casts spotlight on Bali’s tourism revival

    NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Bali wants the world to know it’s back.

    Dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries are traveling to the Indonesian island for the G-20 summit, drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical destination’s vital tourism sector.

    Tourism is the main source of income on this idyllic “island of the gods,” which is renowned for its tropical beaches, terraced rice paddies, mystical temples and colorful spiritual offerings.

    The pandemic hit Bali harder than most places in Indonesia.

    Before the pandemic, 6.2 million foreigners arrived in Bali each year. Its lively tourism scene — fueled by hard-partying clubgoers, chilled surfers and spiritual bliss-seekers alike — faded after the first case of COVID-19 was found in Indonesia in March 2020. Restaurants and resorts shut and many workers returned to their villages to try to get by.

    A foreign tourist on a horse has his photo taken on Jimbaran Beach, Bali, Indonesia on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries traveling to Bali for the G-20 summit will be drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical island’s ailing tourism sector after a two-year closure to foreign travelers due to the pandemic. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

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    Foreign tourists prepare to surf on a beach in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries traveling to Bali for the G-20 summit will be drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical island’s ailing tourism sector after a two-year closure to foreign travelers due to the pandemic.

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    12, 2022. The dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries traveling to Bali for the G-20 summit will be drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the tropical island’s ailing tourism sector. Bali’s economy is on the mend but it’s still drawing only a third of the travelers who used to arrive here before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

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    Foreign tourist arrivals dropped to only 1 million in 2020, mostly in the first few months of the year, and then to a few dozen in 2021, according to government data. More than 92,000 people employed in tourism lost their jobs and the average occupancy rate of Bali hotels fell below 20%.

    The island’s economy contracted 9.3% in 2020 from the year before and shrank further in 2021.

    “The coronavirus outbreak has hammered the local economy horribly,” said Dewa Made Indra, regional secretary of Bali province. “Bali is the region with the most severe economic contraction.”

    The island is home to more than 4 million people, who are mainly Hindu in the mostly Muslim archipelago nation.

    After closing to all visitors early in the pandemic, Bali reopened to Indonesians from other parts of the country in mid-2020. That helped, but then a surge of cases in July 2021 again emptied the island’s normally bustling beaches and streets. Authorities restricted public activities, closed the airport and shuttered all shops, bars, sit-down restaurants, tourist attractions and many other places on the island.

    Monkeys deprived of their preferred food source — bananas, peanuts and other goodies given to them by tourists — took to raiding villagers’ homes in their search for something tasty.

    The island reopened to domestic travelers a month later, in August, but in all of 2021 only 51 foreign tourists visited.

    Things are looking much better now. Shops and restaurants in places like Nusa Dua, a resort area where the G-20 meeting is being held, and in other towns like Sanur and Kuta have reopened, though business is slow and many businesses and hotels are still closed or have scaled back operations.

    The reopening of Bali’s airport to international flights and now the thousands coming for the G-20 summit and other related events have raised hopes for a stronger turnaround, Dewa said.

    More than 1.5 million foreign tourists and 3.1 million domestic travelers had visited Bali as of October this year.

    Embracing a push toward more sustainable models of tourism, Bali has rolled out a digital nomad visa program, called the “second home visa” and due to take effect in December. It’s also among 20 destinations Airbnb recently announced it was partnering with for remote work, also including places in the Caribbean and the Canary Islands.

    The recovery will likely take time, even if COVID-19 is kept at bay.

    Gede Wirata, who had to lay off most of the 4,000 people working in his hotels, restaurants, clubs and a cruise ship during the worst of the pandemic, found that when it came time to rehire them many had found jobs overseas or in other travel businesses.

    The G-20 is a welcome boost. “This is an opportunity for us to rise again from the collapse,” he said.

    There’s a way to go.

    “The situation has not yet fully recovered, but whatever the case, life has to go on,” said Wayan Willy, who runs a tourist agency in Bali with some friends. Before the pandemic, most of their clients were from overseas. Now it’s mostly domestic tourists. But even those are few and far between.

    Bali has suffered greatly in the past. At times, the island’s majestic volcanos have rumbled to life, at times erupting or belching ash.

    The dark cloud of the suicide bombings in Bali’s beach town of Kuta that killed 202 mostly foreign tourists in 2002 lingered for years, devastating tourism on the island usually known for its peace and tranquility.

    Recent torrential rains brought floods and landslides in some areas, adding to the burdens for communities working to rebuild their tourism businesses.

    When the situation started to improve, Yuliani Djajanegara, who runs a business making traditional beauty items like massage oils, natural soaps and aromatherapy products under the brand name Bali Tangi, got back to work.

    She had closed her factory in 2020 when orders from hotels, spas and salons in the U.S., Europe, Russia and the Maldives dried up, taking orders for her products from more than 1,000 kilograms (1 ton) to almost nothing.

    So far, Djajanegara has rehired 15 of the 60 workers she had been obliged to lay off during the dark days of the pandemic.

    She’s hopeful, but cautious.

    “Tourism in Bali is like a sand castle,” Djajanegara said. “It is beautiful, but it can be washed away by the waves.”

    ___

    AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed to this report.

    Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.

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    The hottest and sunniest places in Europe

     By Mike Gerrard

    The hottest places in Europe aren’t always the most obvious destinations for a holiday. The sunniest times of year in Europe may also not be the best times to travel to certain places. Here’s our guide to the hottest and sunniest places in Europe and in the UK, with our holiday suggestions.

    The hottest places in Europe

    The hottest place in Europe is Valletta in Malta, with an average daily temperature over the whole year of 22.3ºC. A holiday in Malta is a pretty safe bet almost any time. Athens is second with an annual average of 22ºC. At 21.4ºC, Rome is in third place.

    The coldest cities, with average temperatures of just 9.1ºC, are Helsinki and Tallinn, though of course it’s the bitter cold of winter that drags the average down. They both make great places for summer city breaks, but if you want to do something special like see the Northern Lights  you’ll have to put up with a little cold.

    There are different ways of measuring, of course. The above figures are annual averages. If you take the hottest time of the year, August, then Athens is Europe’s hottest capital city with an average daily high temperature of 32ºC. Even hotter is Spain’s Andalucia, averaging 35ºC, so avoid August for visiting Cordoba, Seville and Granada, and for a city break in Athens.

    The sunniest places in Europe

    Europe’s sunniest place is also Valletta, which averages 2,957 hours of sunshine a year, making it a good place for a city break. The next sunniest is not Greece or Spain, as you might expect, but Marseille in France with 2,858 hours. That’s an average of almost eight hours a day, so book that Marseille city break now, or maybe a family camping holiday in the south of France.

    If it’s December sunshine you want then consider a holiday in Barcelona or Athens. Over the last 30 years Barcelona has averaged 138 hours of December sunshine, the highest in Europe, with Athens close behind at 127 hours.

    The least sunniest city in Europe is Glasgow, with just 1,203 hours of sunshine a year. That’s even less than Reykjavik. Britain does badly for sunshine, with Birmingham, London and Manchester making up the bottom five cloudiest places in Europe, measuring cities with a population of over one million people over a whole year. Even Oslo and St Petersburg get more sun than they do.

    Sunshine and daylight are two different things, of course. If it’s simply daylight you want then head for Iceland in summer, where the sun only sets for about three hours and it never becomes totally dark. In the middle of winter you’ll only get about five hours of daylight there.

    The hottest places in the UK

    The hottest places in the UK are, not surprisingly, in the south west. Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have the warmest averages, not because they get the hottest temperatures but because they remain the mildest places year-round. It’s hard to beat renting a cottage in Cornwall at any time of year.

    The hottest place in the summer is usually London, so the perfect time for a London city break. Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon aren’t far behind. However, the summer of 2022 set new records with soaring temperatures across England and the highest of 40.3C recorded in Lincolnshire. Generally, the summer’s a wonderful time for exploring Britain by boat.

    The sunniest places in the UK

    The UK’s sunniest spots are along the south coast, with Bognor boasting 1,921 hours of sunshine a year, Eastbourne 1,888 and Hastings 1,871. The two driest cities are London and Cambridge. August is a good time for a city break in Cambridge with the students away and colleges open for visitors.

    The hottest times of year across Europe

    The hottest times in Europe are July and August, which can be blisteringly hot in southern Europe, with Greece and southern Spain topping the temperature charts (see above). See also our features on the Hottest Greek Islands and the Hottest Regions of Spain for more information and holiday suggestions. If you want to visit Greece, think about a sailing holiday or a Greek island villa with a pool.

    The summer months are definitely the best times to visit places like Scandinavia, Iceland and Scotland, although if you want a city break in Paris be warned that many Parisians head away in August and some businesses including restaurants close down.

    The sunniest times of year across Europe

    Unsurprisingly, July and August are also the sunniest periods across Europe, but aren’t necessarily the best time to travel. Cities like Madrid and Athens offer weeks on end of glorious sunny days but they can also get stiflingly hot. May/June and September/October tend to be better choices for central and southern Europe, especially if you want to do activity holidays such as cycling and hiking.

    Last updated: 2 August 2022

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