Benidorm is looking to reopen its beaches this month, bringing back socially-distanced squares which visitors will need to reserve.
The Spanish hotspot used the same system last summer - which left some Brits facing two-hour queues. At the time, visitors had to book online or at a reservation stand.
This year will be an extension of that 'Benidorm Beach Safety' programme, with 16 sq m 'zones' so that sun-seekers can enjoy the beach while still maintaining social distancing rules. Visitors won't be able to rent sunbeds or umbrellas in the initial phase of reopening - it's unclear whether this could change later this year.
Other measures in place would be a maximum of 19 beach personnel (such as lifeguards) and enhanced cleaning of the beach throughout the day.
Benidorm's mayor Toni Pérez put forward the proposal for the reopening of beaches which would start today (March 1) through to April 30.
Back in December, Benidorm's authorities had talked about reopening the beaches for spring, depending on the Covid-19 situation and restrictions in place.
It's hoped that by reopening the beaches now, Benidorm can be ready for a "possible reactivation of tourist activity" later this year.
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Of course for Brits, a trip to Benidorm in March or April is off the cards due to ongoing bans on international travel across the UK. (There are some exceptions but a holiday isn't one of them - in fact, it's currently illegal to go abroad for leisure).
Still, it could be an indicator of what could await Brits later this summer if holidays to Spain are able to go ahead.
Boris Johnson has offered a glimmer of hope to those in England, saying that as part of the easing of lockdown, foreign travel could resume from May 17, subject to a review in April.
As a result of the announcement, travel firms saw surges in bookings for summer holidays - and Spain proved the top destination of choice.
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