Covid rates are beginning to fall in both Spain and Portugal according to the latest EU infection rate update.
All of Spain had been marked dark red by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control a little over a week ago - meaning travel was not recommended.
Portugal was in a similar position with the Delta variant causing significant problems in the European countries.
However, cases have been falling in recent days with much of Spain now back to a lighter shade of red with travel not deemed as risky.
Spain's overall incidence rate now stands at 456.94 per 100,000 people - just over a week ago this rate stood at more than 600.
Portugal's incidence rate of 314 is also down slightly from the 324 earlier this month.
Both countries have similar restrictions in place with pubs, restaurants and more all open but with gathering limits and strict closing times.
It comes as Ireland's own situation remains precarious with Covid cases topping 2,000 again on Friday for the second time this week.
The Chief Medical Officer issued a warning over the figures as they represented the second time this week that daily case numbers had exceeded 2,000.
Dr Tony Holohan said: “For the second time in a week, we are reporting over 2,000 cases. We haven’t seen this number of cases since late January 2021.
"This is a concerning indication of the level of Covid-19 circulating in our communities."
He also urged people to avail of their coronavirus vaccine as the inoculation can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the disease or passing it on to others.
The CMO added: "Covid-19 vaccines are very effective against severe illness from Covid-19 and are protecting people from needing care in hospital and ICU.
"While it is possible for fully vaccinated individuals to become infected with Covid-19 and pass the virus on to others, vaccines also remain effective in significantly reducing this risk. That is why it is vital for as many people as possible to come forward for vaccination against this disease.
"We must all remain vigilant to the risk of contracting Covid-19. To protect everyone and to safeguard the progress we have made, please follow the public health advice to limit transmission of Covid-19."
