Residents across Benidorm are on lockdown due to measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, including expats from Liverpool.
All hotels, restaurants and bars are closed and people are not allowed outside unless it’s absolutely necessary.
To make sure that the public stick to the rules, police patrol the streets and are giving out fines for those who don’t follow instructions.
The ECHO spoke to two workers from Liverpool who are stuck in Benidorm, who described what it’s like to be on lockdown.
Lisa Marie Cooney, from Fazakerley, said: “Police are everywhere, we’re only allowed out to supermarket pharmacies and straight back home and to wash as we are not bringing any infections into our homes.
“I have not been out the door since five days ago now and [the shops] were empty when I last went there.
“There was no meat, no milk, tea, coffee, toilet paper, hand santis, no alcohol, no bread, just essentials and everyone was wearing masks and gloves.
“It’s just like something out of a movie. It doesn't seem real for us all. It's day seven and you can see everyone is starting to get the cabin fever feeling already."
The 34-year-old, who works in Broadway Bar, told the ECHO: “Can't believe this is all happening it's like a really bad dream.
Chef Neil Jones, from Bootle, works in the Union Jack restaurant and bar and has lived in Benidorm for 21 years.
He said: “It all happened so quickly. Our daily life now consists of being home bound since and only allowed out for urgent necessities, like food or medications.
“The police are patrolling the streets daily checking identification and proof of residency and fines are being given if you don't have a legitimate reason for being out.
“Obviously we’re all worried because no work means no money, so we worry about the usual food, rent and bills, but the government has assured they will be helping but again where not sure how and when.”
The 37-year-old added: “All essential supermarkets and pharmacies are open as usual, they are allowing around 40 people in at a time.
“Anybody else has to queue leaving plenty of space between each person then going in on a one out one in basis, and are given gloves or sanitiser on entry.
“If we do go shopping you can only go as an individual not in pairs.”
While both are worried about the current situation, Neil and Lisa praised the Benidorm community for supporting each other during the tough times.
At 8pm every night, local residents clap and cheer hospital staff for all their hard work.
Neil said: “It’s quite uplifting and shows you're not alone in all this. ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ is so true.
“We do have a good close community of Brits here and everyone is helping each other in any way they can because it's affected us all and until we do eventually get back to work we are all in the same boat.”
Lisa added: “All the Benidorm community are keeping it together..
“Of course everyone is worried but we have all got to stay positive and we are all helping each other on social media.”
