Face masks must now be worn while walking along beaches on Tenerife and Lanzarote – but not while sunbathing – as the islands toughen coronavirus measures The Canaries had been one of few places in Spain not to enforce the regulation Tourists are also being warned to wear them when around swimming pools The archipelago … Read more
Nightmare on the beaches for Tui: Travel giant battles for survival as pandemic triggers a record loss of £1.3bn in just three months By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 August 2020 TUI is battling for survival after the cancellation of summer holidays triggered … Read more
Thousands of volunteers in Mauritius are racing to contain a catastrophic oil spill swamping its pristine ocean and beaches on Sunday. The bulk carrier MV Wakashio has been seeping fuel into a protected marine park boasting unspoiled coral reefs, mangrove forests and endangered species, prompting the government to declare an unprecedented environmental emergency. Attempts to stabilise … Read more
Britons flocked to pubs and bars this evening after yet another day of scorching weather – defying social distancing measures as they packed into clubs after a day spent in the sunshine. Revellers were seen enjoying a drink after thousands crowded on beaches and gathered in parks with friends to soak up temperatures of 95F (35C). … Read more
Masks and other PPE items are now washing up on British beaches, horrified environmental groups say. The blue face coverings have been found on beaches in Sussex and Suffolk in recent days. And experts say they are not just being discarded by tourists but are washing down storm drains further inland. Sussex Wildlife Trust issued … Read more
Masks and other PPE items are now washing up on British beaches, horrified environmental groups say. The blue face coverings have been found on beaches in Sussex and Suffolk in recent days. And experts say they are not just being discarded by tourists but are washing down storm drains further inland. Sussex Wildlife Trust issued … Read more
A temporary ban on wild camping has been introduced in one of the few places it is legal in England and Wales, following a surge of visitors to the area. Dartmoor National Park Authority has used emergency powers under the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 after large numbers of people treated Riddon Ridge at Bellever as … Read more
The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of Britain’s best hideaways. The list includes a sheltered curve of gorgeous golden sand in Wales, a tucked-away beach in Devon where there’s a chance of spotting seals and a shingle and … Read more
Are these Britain’s best secret beaches? Amazing but off-the-radar sandy spots from Cornwall to Shetland Researchers looked for beautiful British beaches that offer peaceful and secluded coastal experiences They did this by searching for sandy spots across the country that have low numbers of Instagram hashtags Beaches on the list include a cove off the … Read more
Barcelona residents flocked to the city’s beaches thereby defying the government’s instructions to stay at home following the Catalan regional government’s decision to go into a ‘voluntary lockdown’. On Friday, over four million people in the Barcelona metropolitan area, including 1.6million in the city itself, were asked to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary … Read more