Spain opens – but?

British tourists can enter Spain from today but there is a noticeable caveat.

Spain's foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told BBC News: "We will allow British visitors to enter Spain just like the rest of the European Union or Schengen area from 21 June freely and without the need for the quarantine."

Which? magazine has pointed out that whilst it is positive news for many UK holidaymakers who are hoping to get away this summer, however the Foreign Office (FCO) is still advising against non-essential travel. Without FCO approval most insurance cover will be annulled.

"Some airlines seem determined to fly to Spain in the next few weeks despite the FCO advice, but carriers should continue to offer free rebooking to customers who would invalidate their travel insurance if they flew and face two weeks quarantine on their return. The FCO must also, finally, provide some clarity on when its travel ban will remain in force until, so holiday providers and airlines know what dates it is appropriate to sell flights and holidays for."

As things stand returning travellers will be subject to quarantine rules.

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain

www.which.co.uk

www.spain.info

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