Those who are planning on a getaway over the Easter break should make sure that they are up to date with the entry requirements for the country that they are headed to.
While Covid-19 measures are - for the most part - in the rear-view mirror, there are still some things that holiday makers need to keep in mind. For example, those who are planning to travel to France, or somewhere that has a connection at a French airport, might find themselves impacted by ongoing strike action.
As well as national rules, it's important to keep up with local rules and laws, such as last year's ban on all smoking on beaches in Barcelona.
As reported by the Mirror Online, here are travel rules for Spain, France, Greece and Portugal ahead of Easter holidays.
Spain
As with France and Portugal, Spain has ditched all of its Covid travel entry requirements. The only exception is for arrivals from China, who must undergo visual and temperature checks on arrival.
Face masks are only required in hospitals and care homes in Spain.
There may also be disruption at Spain's airports, as workers at the ground services and cargo handling company Swissport are walking out between now and Easter.
France
Strikes and protests in opposition to the raising of the national pension age by two years could well impact travel.
All passengers travelling to France no longer need to present proof of a Covid vaccination, recovery or negative test certificate. As of 1 February 2023, it is no longer mandatory to self-isolate following a positive Covid test.
There is a legal requirement to carry a high-vis vest and warning triangle in the car when driving in France.
Greece
The country does not require any visitors to show their vaccination status or take a test.
However, if you test positive while in the country, you are advised to self-isolate for five days from the date of the positive test result.
It remains necessary to wear a mask on public transport and in hospitals and care facilities for the elderly, as well as in pharmacies, taxis, and indoor spaces on boats, according to the UK Foreign Office.
Portugal
Portugal and all its regions, including the Azores and Madeira, have dropped all Covid related entry requirements.
There is also no requirement to quarantine or isolate if you catch the disease while there, except for those travellers arriving from China, who must show negative PCR for antigen test results.
Face coverings must be worn in hospitals and other health care settings, and are recommended for everyone over 10 in crowded public spaces. Holidaymakers can use Visit Portugal to find a Covid test while in the country.
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