30/10/2020
As you are all acutely aware, we are living in very strange and difficult times! And these times are very hard for any business in the hospitality sector. At this time of year, some bars and restaurants locally historically close for the season anyway, but unfortunately there are many more who are having to close either permanently, or because they cannot afford to stay open until the Covid situation abates, and visitors can return.
A leading representative industry body, Juntos con la Hostelería, estimates that around 56,000 establishments (18.2% of the total number) have already closed down this year due to Covid, and this number could rise to 125,000 given the latest developments.
This impacts us as customers as we'll have fewer bars and restaurants to go to, but more importantly a significant proportion of the Spanish workforce will lose their jobs. Around 1.7 million work in the hospitality sector - that means many very sadly are already out of work given the number of establishments that have already closed!!
Whilst many people are nervous about going out, there are many restaurants and bars doing a take away service, so please support them however you can. Restauranteurs/Bar/Hotel Owners, we value you and we sincerely hope you weather the storm!!
Our Mojácar restaurant guide and website www.ultimaterestaurantguide.com, includes 58 establishments in and around Mojácar, and we are relieved to say that, currently, as far as we know, none have had to close permanently. There are a number that have closed for the season or due to Covid, but intend to open when times are better.
Where known, we will provide information on this page and our website of those establishments who have made changes to their services eg change of opening times/days beyond the government restrictions limiting opening times, those who have special offers on, and those that are now closed. Buen provecho everyone and Viva España, the restaurants, hotels and bars!!
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