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Oscar Dayus

Latest covid rules for Spain, Canary Islands, Mallorca, and Ibiza ahead of travel season

The sun's finally woken from its long winter slumber, and with the summer holidays now on the horizon, millions of people will be looking to book their next getaway. Spain is, of course, one of the most popular destinations for Brits to go on holiday.

So with the holiday season approaching, we thought we'd run down the list of rules you'll need to be aware of if you head there any time soon. Plenty of countries still have strict entry requirements with regards to covid-19, of course, as well as rules once you get there about face masks and so on.

Spain is one such country, though the rules do differ slightly for its neighbouring islands. Let's take a look.

Read more: Bristol Airport mask rules: easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair's rules on face masks explained

Spain (mainland) covid rules

Entry requirements

If you're fully vaccinated (for most Brits this means two doses), you can enter without needing to test or quarantine, regardless of your reason for travel. Your second dose must have been more than 14 days ago but less than 270 days ago. If you've had a booster dose, this can have been administered at any time in the past.

If you're not fully vaccinated, you can only enter for tourism if you've recovered from a covid infection in the last six months (but not within the last 10 days).

Children aged under 12 can enter without any special covid documentation - they do not need to take a test or a vaccine. Children aged between 12 and 17 inclusive can enter with proof of full vaccination, natural recovery, or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to travel.

Internal rules

Face masks are compulsory on public transport, in care homes, and in medical centres, including pharmacies. They are recommended in enclosed public spaces such as shops and bars, and at large events attended by lots of people.

Further rules may apply depending on which region you're travelling to.

Balearic Islands covid rules

Entry requirements

Anyone entering the Balearic Islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera - from an international origin must present a health check form. They must also present proof of either full vaccination, natural recovery, a negative PCR test in the last 72 hours or negative lateral flow test in the last 24 hours.

If you're travelling from mainland Spain to a Balearic Island, you do not need to present a health check form or any other special documentation.

Internal rules

Ibiza, Formentera, and Mallorca are under protection level four, meaning some bars and clubs have limited capacity. Menorca is under protection level three, meaning no special measures.

Canary Islands covid rules

Entry requirements

There are no special measures for people coming from an EU country to the Canary Islands - Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.

For anyone coming from outside the EU (or from a risk country within the EU), you must present a health control form and proof of either full vaccination or natural recovery from covid-19. This includes people coming from the UK.

If you're travelling from mainland Spain to a Canary Island, you do not need to present a health check form or any other special documentation.

Internal rules

You must wear a mask on the flight to the Canary Islands, but otherwise the rules are no different to those found on mainland Spain.

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