With travel back on the cards, Spain holidays are once again proving a firm favourite with Brits heading on getaways for Easter and May half term to the likes of mainland Spain, Tenerife, Majorca, Ibiza and more holiday hotspots.
In a boost for those planning holidays, another hurdle has been removed for travellers as Spain axed another Covid rule this week.
The country no longer requires travellers to isolate or undergo testing if they have mild coronavirus symptoms. It becomes one of the first EU countries to make the move.
It's worth noting that there are still entry requirements for UK travellers in place.
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Fully vaccinated Brits can visit Spain for holidays, without needing to test or quarantine. For those who are unvaccinated, you'll need to be able to show proof of recovery from Covid if you want to visit for tourism.
The rules apply to anyone aged 12 or over, so originally this proved problematic for families wanting to visit with unvaccinated teens aged 12-17. However, Spain subsequently changed its rules to allow teens aged 12-17 to visit, provided they have a negative PCR test result and are travelling with vaccinated adults.
Anyone travelling to Spain, regardless of vaccination status, will also be required to fill out a pre-travel form and obtain a QR code to show at border control.
These rules also apply for Brits heading to the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
As for the rules once you're there?
There are still some local Covid restrictions in place. For example, face masks remain mandatory in all indoor public spaces.
According to the Foreign Office: "The use of face coverings is mandatory for anyone over the age of 6 years old on all forms of public transport in Spain and in many other indoor public spaces. Face masks are also mandatory at large, open air, standing events and seated events where social distancing of 1.5m cannot be observed. There are no other requirements to wear face masks outdoors."
Other rules such as social distancing measures also remain in place.
However, in recent weeks some restrictions have been easing. For example earlier this month the Canary Islands lifted all Covid rules around curfews and venue capacities, meaning that dancing in bars and nightclubs is once again allowed.
The Canaries' President Ángel Víctor Torres confirmed the news although he stressed that suspending restrictions could be a temporary measure, and rules could be brought back if the health situation worsens again.
While travel rules are correct at the time of writing, these can change quickly during the pandemic. Always check the Foreign Office's latest Spain travel advice before booking or going on a trip - this also covers the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
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