Spain eases Covid entry rules for UK travellers

Fully vaccinated passengers will still need to show proof of vaccination.

And on Saturday, Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto said the "new phase of the pandemic" meant the country was able to relax the rules by equating non-EU travellers with those of the EU and Schengen-associated countries.

Demand is high for holiday destinations across Europe, with airlines and tour operators reporting surges for summer sun bookings almost everywhere. From 21 May, all visitors entering Spain at air or sea borders, wherever they are travelling from, must provide one of the following three certificates:Certificate of recovery at least 11 days after testing positive

Julia Lo Bue-Said from the Advantage Travel Partnership, an independent travel agent group, said: "This is very good news just ahead of the May half-term and peak season."

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