Spain
Balearic Islands: Airline traffic finally topped pre-pandemic levels
As international travel resumes in Europe, the level of activity at several of Spain’s airports is beginning to resemble that of early summer 2019, before the coronavirus epidemic forced the near-closure of tourist airports at various points over the previous 18 months. On Sunday, July 4th, it was reported that the number of flights […]
Read MoreSpain: Nightclubs reopen in Madrid and Barcelona
As coronavirus infection rates decline, nightclubs in areas of Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona, will reopen, according to regional officials. Last August, the Spanish government ordered nightclubs across the nation to close due to an increase in Covid-19 infections, but they are now permitted to reopen in areas with low caseloads. However, some […]
Read MoreSpain will end COVID-19 restrictions and return to normal life
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, said that wearing masks in public places will be phased out shortly, and that most of everyday life would return to normal. Mr Sanchez predicted that rising vaccination levels will allow most Covid restrictions to be eased in several of the country’s tourist attractions. Masks have been required since […]
Read MoreSpain to include Ceuta, Melilla in Europe’s Schengen area
On Tuesday, Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya announced her administration is contemplating completely integrating Spain’s enclaves in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, into Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone. Moroccans from the towns around the enclaves can now visit without a visa, but they will require one to travel to mainland Spain or other […]
Read MoreNew health requirements to enter Spain
On Monday, June 7, the new health requirements to enter Spain came into force: According to the Ministry of Health all passengers arriving in Spain by air or sea, must undergo a health control at the first point of entry that will include, at least, a temperature control, a documentary check and a visual […]
Read MoreSpain set to restore nightlife in some regions
Spain wants to restore nightlife clubs in areas with a lower prevalence of coronavirus in time for the summer season, as the country looks to rebuild its seriously devastated foreign tourist sector, according to health officials. The ministry of health will propose to regional governments that bars and nightclubs that have been shuttered […]
Read MoreSpain will open to all vaccinated visitors
Spain will reopen to vaccinated visitors from every destination on June 7. From next month, all travelers who have been completely inoculated with an authorised Covid-19 vaccine, regardless of their country of origin, will be able to visit Spain. “This summer, we can comfortably welcome all tourists who want Spain as their vacation destination,” said […]
Read MorePortugal: Cheaper Covid-19 tests for travel
EasyJet has announced an alliance with Unilabs, one of Europe’s leading diagnostic services providers, with the aim of making Covid-19 testing more available to passengers departing from Portugal and Spain. “This partnership would enable easyJet customers to have access to accurate checks when these are needed for entry into countries where the company […]
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