Traveling to Spain during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go – CNN

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(CNN) If you're planning a trip to Spain, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.

The basics

Spain has suffered greatly from Covid-19, with a high number of cases and deaths. After one of Europe's strictest lockdowns in spring, it reopened to visitors over the summer, but has since entered a state of emergency that is due to run until May 2021.

What's on offer

One of Europe's biggest hitters for good reason, Spain pulls tourists in by the millions thanks to its warm weather, laidback vibe and excellent food and wine. Plus, of course, there are some of Europe's best beach resorts, mountains, and cultural cities like Madrid, Seville and Barcelona.

Who can go

Travelers from the European Union, Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand and Uruguay are all allowed to enter Spain without having to undergo quarantine. However, arrivals from the UK are restricted until January 6, 2021.

Visits from other countries are not permitted to enter, unless they gain special permission from the Spanish government.

What are the restrictions?

Health assessments take place on arrival into Spain, with a temperature check and visual examination as standard.

What's the Covid situation?

Spain has been in a state of emergency since the start of November 2020, with curbs due to be in place until May 2021. It has seen over 1.85 million infections and nearly 50,000 deaths. Case rates have recently dropped to their lowest since August, however, with signs that new measures are having a positive effect on transmission.

What can visitors expect?

Under the state of emergency, a national curfew is in place, effective from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Masks must be worn in public at all times (children aged five and under are exempt), while gatherings indoors and outdoors are limited to six people.

Restrictions vary by region, with some closing their internal borders to prevent transmission of Covid-19. Catalonia shut its bars and restaurants throughout November, while Madrid opted to keep them open. This regional approach means that restrictions often change depending on the local government. Curfew times may change as a result.

Hotels are operating at limited capacity, limiting guest numbers to ensure social distancing. Smoking outdoors is banned where two meters' social distancing cannot be maintained.

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Joe Minihane and Julia Buckley contributed to this report

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