Travel guidance for Spain has been updated, urging tourists to look after their valuables while attending a festival or large concert.
Many Scots made the trip to Barcelona to experience the Primavera Sound festival towards the end of May this year and while there were no major theft incidents, the UK Foreign Office is now asking holidaymakers to be mindful of their belongings. There is also a previous warning about street crime, although this is usually case for most countries.
Generally, Spain tends to be a fairly safe place to visit, with most areas - particularly tourist hotspots - remaining mostly trouble free. Because of that the country is a popular destination for Scots looking to jet off on their summer holidays.
The country is dealing with other issues, however, such as a severe lack of staff in many holiday hubs as well as some minor travel disruption caused by airline strikes. Spain is also looking to crack down on disruptive tourism with a proposed ban on drunken swimming in San Sebastián and tighter tour guide restrictions in Barcelona.
Spain is also one of the countries that still has Covid-19 rules in place, reports the Echo. Face masks are still required on public transport and to get into the country you will need to be either fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative Covid-19 test on arrival.
When it comes to safety, the UK Foreign Office says "most visits to Spain are trouble-free", but urges people to "be alert to the existence of street crime". Travellers are also advised to look after their passports, money and personal belongings - especially while collecting or checking in luggage at the airport or arranging car hire.
As of Friday (August 12), a new safety warning has been added. UK tourists are now advised to "be aware of local laws and customs, and take extra care of your valuables if attending a festival or large concert".
A separate European festival checklist urges people to "keep your valuables including your passport in a safe place", and to buy appropriate travel insurance, among other things.
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