Can I stay in my accommodation or do I need to move?
Most hotels and apartments will let you remain where you are, however if you are concerned about this then check with your accommodation before you arrive.
This article will help you understand what to do if you become infected whilst visiting Tenerife.
What happens if you test positive
If you do test positive you will be unable to travel on your original flight and will need to extend your stay and quarantine in accommodation, so make sure you have enough money or access to money in case your insurance asks you to pay upfront. If you are self-catering you will need money for food and drink deliveries.
Most hotels will try and accommodate you but it is not guaranteed, you may be transferred to another hotel and there is a chance it is not a like-for-like (for example you may be moved from a 5 star to a 3 star hotel). Most hotels will deliver meals to your room three times a day.
You will need to isolate yourself in your room for the full quarantine period, which as of this writing is 7 days.
Hints and tips
- Pack some free NHS testing kits, you can then check your covid status during your isolation.Â
- Check your insurance cover before you travel, make sure you are covered incase you test positive.Â
- If you don't have travel insurance the canary island will provide you with an AXA policy free of charge to cover expenses relating to covid (T&C Apply) but do not rely on this!Â
Useful contacts
Once you test positive you can call the canaries freephone 900 112 061, or from an international line you can use +34 922 842 279 and +34 928 846 579. You will be given instructions and put in contact with your closest medical centre. Calls to all of the numbers are available in English and Spanish.
If you think you may have covid please complete this self-assessment: Assistance COVID-19
you no longer need to quarantine if you have no symptoms but you must wear a mask when in proximity of others.Â
Frequently asked questions
Do we all need to stay if one of us tests positive?
If you were staying in the same room - yes, even if one of you tests negative. Covid can take a few days to show in your system so you must remain in quarantine for 7 days.
Do I need to wait to test negative before I can fly home or do I just isolate for 10 days and then fly?
You need to test negative before you can fly.