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Ketsuda Phoutinane

Greece to drop major Covid rule ahead of busy summer holiday season

Greece's Covid rules will face a major change from June 1 when the mask mandate will be scrapped in most places.

From Wednesday, masks will only be required on public transport, hospitals, and care facilities for the elderly.

The change comes exactly a month after the country scrapped all Covid entry rules on May 1.

Although Scottish fliers are facing winding queues ahead of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, the end of most Covid rules in Greece - domestically and within travel - will be a boost to the travel hotspot.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its advice in light of the change, which states: "From 1 June, it is only mandatory to wear a mask on public transport and in hospitals and care facilities for the elderly.

"In all other spaces there is no legal requirement to wear a mask."

Face masks will no longer have to be worn in most places from June 1 (Getty Images)

Whether you're sightseeing in Athens or flocking to the sunny Greek islands of Santorini or Mykonos, travel will be smooth sailing for holidaymakers upon arrival.

Domestic Covid measures - like showing proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, bars and clubs - were also removed earlier this month.

And that's not to mention that Greek authorities axed passenger locator forms back in March.

However, entry requirements and Covid rules do vary by destination.

Although unvaccinated people are now allowed in Spain, travellers are required to show proof of vaccination and they may need a booster.

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