The Ferry in Ayamonte has announced they are temporarily closing their service from November 3rd 2020. The company Transporte Fluvial de Guadiana Sl which has been running this service for the last 30 years have found the current situation with the Covid pandemic unsustainable. The passenger numbers for the ferry are down 75% and the river cruise services trade is non-existent. The income from passenger transit in October has not been enough to cover running costs.

The Company has vowed to return as soon as the Covid situation allows. So it is until later rather than a goodbye. I would like to wish all the workers a speedy return and thank them for the brilliant service they have offered until now and look forward to welcoming them back sooner rather than later. The service is part of the identity of Ayamonte and if you have ever seen the Samouco Band arrive on the ferry to announce the start of the local festival you know exactly what I mean.

With Christmas not so far away, I would also like to take this opportunity to ask people to shop locally and buy from the smaller local shops where possible. Ayamonte has a lot to offer and these small shops need our support more than ever. Together we can get through this and together we will come out the other side stronger. Taking ferry trips, sipping coffee in the square or buying a ice-cream in the corner shop. Now, more than ever, every little action counts and Ayamonte is counting on you.