The UK Foreign Office has updated its advice for anyone wanting to travel to Spain due to political unrest in the country. On Friday (October 28), the government sent out a new alert for British travellers.
Over the past week, a number of protests have taken place across Spain. In Madrid, people took to the streets to voice their complaints against the worsening cost of living crisis. Thousands of Spanish citizens were calling for an increase in wages and pensions in line with inflation, Liverpool Echo reports.
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On Thursday, a separate pro-independence demonstration took place in Barcelona which saw activists block off part of the city airport and major roads. It comes after government ministers arrived in the city to meet Catal officials.
The Foreign Office said: "Demonstrations, political gatherings, or marches may take place in Spain with little or no warning, particularly in cities. You should follow the advice of police and local authorities.
"While the vast majority of demonstrations are peaceful, there is a risk of isolated incidents of unrest or violence. If you’re in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, remain vigilant and move away quickly if there are signs of disorder."
Travel rules in Spain were eased by the Spanish government earlier this month, allowing British travellers to travel more freely without sticking to any Covid restrictions. According to the new rules, UK arrivals are no longer required to:
- show proof of being fully vaccinated
- you are no longer required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test
- you are no longer required to show proof of having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months
- you are no longer required to complete a health control form prior to travel
Gov.uk advises: "You should follow the advice of the local authorities on how best to protect yourself and others, including any measures that they bring in to control the virus."
Face masks must still be worn:
- on any form of public transport in Spain
- when visiting a hospital or medical centre (including other healthcare settings such as dentists, opticians, pharmacies etc.)
- when visiting a care or nursing home
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