British tourists planning a sunny escape to Spain have been cautioned to expect harsher restrictions on their arrival amid a spike in Covid cases.
Some of the country’s most popular destinations, including the Balearic and Canary Islands, have had their disease threat level increased to the highest possible point.
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It means a wave of measures have been put in place to curb the number of infections, with bookings required for certain venues.
The rules are set to be imposed until at least January 20, when a local governmental review is scheduled to take place, according to MyLondon.
The Balearic Islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera - which are some of UK tourists' favourite spots are currently at level three.
Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, saw its Covid level rise to four on Monday, after a surge of cases.
This means pubs and restaurants will all shut at midnight and public transport is capped at 75% capacity.
A maximum of six people are now allowed to meet (either indoors or outdoors), nightclubs are capped at 25% capacity, and vaccine passports must be shown to enter some indoor venues.
Spas, jacuzzis and saunas must now remain closed while outdoor pools operate at 33% capacity and beaches at 50%.
A “prior appointment" may be required for some venues, according to the tourist boards for the various islands.
Other Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma and La Graciosa, are all at level three, while La Gomera and El Hierro remain at level two.
Level three restrictions mean beaches can only be 50% full and you may need an appointment to visit one.
Bars and restaurants can stay open until 1am, but you can still only meet as a maximum of six in a group.
These levels remain in place until next Wednesday (January 20), when they will be reviewed.
