A Covid-19 Summer in Spain
Having spent two weeks in Mijas, near Malaga in September 2020, the impact of the pandemic on people and economy became clear very quickly.
The press is already labelling the area southern Spain’s “ghost coast”. More than 80% of hotels on the Málaga beachfront have closed without knowing when they might reopen.
Masks are mandatory in all public places. This also means wearing a mask in 35°C heat while exploring scenic villages and even on the beach, when moving around.
It still was a enjoyable trip, with mostly national tourists roaming the scenic spots.

Empty tourist office in Mijas Pueblo

A family taking photos in front of the Ronda Bullring

People in masks walk by a closed restaurant in Ronda

Discounted children clothes

Two tourists sitting in the shade in Ronda

Empty restaurant in Ronda

A woman in a mask walking in Ronda

A waiter sits on a chair in her empty restaurant in Ronda

A tourist posing for a photo in Ronda

A man in a mask carrying water

A family in a carriage in front of deserted storefronts

A deserted restaurant in Mijas Pueblo

Garden chairs from a bakery stored in a side alley

Two men in masks talking in front of a tourist shop

People walking by a closed Pizzeria

Fin de existencias, a shut down shop

Empty store to rent

A yacht for sale in Puerto Banus, Marbella

Closed stores in a shopping mall in Marbella

The permanently closed Hard Rock Cafe in Marbella

A closed movie theater in Marbella

A bench in front of a beach photo in Marbella, Spain

An empty vinoteca in Mijas Costa

A barkeeper prepares drinks in an almost empty restaurant

A view over the town Setenil de las Bodegas

A empty street with shops in Setenil de las Bodegas

A man with a mask sits next to a doorway in Setenil de las Bodegas

Masks required in all public spaces in Spain 2020

Covid-19 mask hangs out to dry in the sun

Time to rebuild

A group of people enjoy the sunset in Mijas Costa on the beach

You can still get the best Cocktails on Paradise Beach, Marbella

Woman with mask standing on the beach
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