Tourism chiefs in many Spanish resorts have reintroduced a major covid rule amid new strains and rising cases.
Health experts in the Costa del Sol, Málaga, and Seville are asking everyone to consider wearing masks inside crowded places. However, for now doing so is not compulsory for holidaymakers.
That said, in light of concerns over a new variant, stricter restrictions could soon be re-introduced.
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As it stands, UK tourists who are not fully vaccinated can visit Spain. Foreign Office advice states: "Spain does not require any proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or a Covid-19 recovery certificate to enter the country, regardless of your vaccination status."
Spanish health chiefs decided to reimpose some regulations which had been lifted last year, but only in relation to nursing homes.
It's important to remember that Spain holds a series of local governments who can change covid rules at any time, so always check the local requirements before booking or travelling.
Local rules don't just apply to coronavirus either, a ban on all smoking on Barcelona's beaches was brought into force just last year.
You should also take a mask with you if heading to Spain as restrictions can change at any moment and you don't want to be caught out in private business spaces when you're asked to put one on.
On Tuesday, Spain's health minister, Carolina Darias, hinted that requirement to wear masks on public transport would be scrapped soon, without giving any specific date. The president of Andalusia, the region of Costa del Sol, Málaga, and Seville are, Juanma Moreno said he was not impressed by her remarks and that he would continue suggesting masks be worn.
He said people in general and especially those from vulnerable groups should wear masks in those indoor places where there is a crowd of people without being able to maintain a safe distance.
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