You still hesitate to go on vacation this summer ? Spain, Portugal, Maghreb… Before you book your plane tickets and your accommodation, it is the point on the measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus.
Summary Containment by countries In Spain : the rules In Italy in Portugal in The Maghreb
It is written, that this was 2020 promises to be very particular, after the appearance of the Covid-19. The summer holidays are still beautiful and well already here for some of the French and quickly approaching for others. It is tempting to consider a trip to our european neighbours, especially if the sun is at the rendez-vous in Spain, Italy or Portugal. With the health crisis, the coronavirus, some measures are needed, including well-prepared for your trip.
administrative Documents, rules, regions, confined or subjected to special regulations, conditions of access to the beaches and tourist sites… Linternaute.com is the point to help you see more clearly on all measures taken within the top destinations of the summer.
What are the containment measures by country ?
While most European countries have reopened their borders in the month of June or in early July, some of them have been forced to reconfiner certain cities or regions due to a spate of cases of coronavirus.
Spain : an increase of the contamination has forced the authorities to reconfiner more than 200,000 people in Catalonia and Galicia for at least 15 days. in Portugal : the authorities have observed a presence of worrisome outbreaks of contamination on the outskirts of Lisbon. Since 1 July, 700 000 inhabitants of 19 districts of the suburbs of the Portuguese capital have been reconfinés home for at least two weeks. in Italy : vigilance is always necessary since the discovery of several outbreaks especially in Rome and the Veneto. However, no measure of reconfinement was not announced for the moment. in Greece : the borders of Greece have reopened on the 1st of July, and all measures of containment have been removed. in Uk : the country is also pursuing its déconfinement progressive, later than its european neighbours, Germany : after the discovery of many cases in the largest slaughterhouse in the country, two townships had new been in confinement. The measures were finally lifted at the beginning of July.
For more information on the three countries are very appealing to French, Spain, Italy and Portugal do not hesitate to consult with our focus dedicated to the holidays in Spain, Italy and Portugal. They include all the practical information to prepare your trip and live a peaceful holiday, even in this delicate time ! You can also find the info key further down on this page.
Holiday in Portugal : confinement in Lisbon, masks, beaches… The terms and conditions
Holiday in Spain : confinement, masks, beaches… All of the terms and conditions
Holiday in Italy : new cases, masks, beaches… The latest news and conditions
What are the measures put in place in Spain in the face of the coronavirus ?
The Spanish regime with its autonomous provinces may lead to differences between the regions. If you want to go in Catalonia, be aware that the mask is mandatory in the public space since the 9th of July. Several rules to remember for your vacation :
at the entrance on Spanish soil, a temperature control is performed at airports. You will need to fill out a form of public health to present at your arrival. This document is downloadable from the website www.spth.gob.es or via the free app SPAIN TRAVEL HEALTH-SpTH available on a smartphone. The information is entered, you will get a QR Code to present to the authorities. Subject to the presentation of these documents, sanitary, no quatorzaine or quarantine is not required for travelers. Outside of Catalonia, where it is compulsory, the wearing of the mask is imposed in the transport and in all the places where the separation physical of 1.5 m cannot be met, for any person over the age of 6. The beaches are open but the rules (booking, limiting the attendance…) are decided by each municipality. In Italy : policies and measures to address the coronavirus ?
If the borders of Italy were re-opened at the beginning of June, the stays are subject to rules and restrictions because of the outbreak of coronavirus and the discovery of new foci of contamination at Rome, in the Veneto region and in the vicinity of Naples.
In all of Italy, it is mandatory to wear a mask in public places interiors. The port mask is not required in the open spaces, except in the case where the separation physical cannot be met; the only exception is Lombardy, where the obligation to wear a mask also applies to outdoor spaces. Regarding museums, it is strongly recommended to have the entrance ticket online before you go to the place. In addition, visitors must wear a mask and wash hands before going into the museum. Discos, open-air or enclosed place, may re-open from 14 July. The edges of the sea, italians are accessible since the beginning of June. On the private beaches, the majority on the peninsula, a distance of 3 to 10 meters must to be respected between the sun loungers and umbrellas depending on the region.
For foreign tourists, the registration is compulsory at the entrance in four regions of Italy :
Sardinia : it is necessary to fill out an online form on the website of the region 48 hours prior to departure (the form is not available in paper format on board aircraft or ships) Sicilian : it is compulsory to register on the site Sicilia SiCura and/or via the app Sicilia SiCura (Play Store – Apple Store). For information and assistance, the toll-free number is active: Tel. 800.458787 Apulia : it is necessary to fill a form of self-reporting can be downloaded online on the website of the Region. Calabria : it is necessary to fill out an online form on the region website dedicated to the emergency Covid. Portugal : the rules in the face of the coronavirus and the measures to respect the
In Portugal, several zones with specific rules were put in place. Over the period 1 to 14 July, the continental Portugal is classified in the yellow zone. Only the sick are confined. The rules of distancing social apply and the gatherings are limited to 20 people. Only some districts of the suburbs of Lisbon are in the red zone : Amadora, Ovidelas, Sintra, Loures and Santa Clara, in Lisbon.
If you are travelling in the rest of Portugal, here are a few rules to remember and tricks for your holiday.
No quarantine is required for French travellers, except if you come from the overseas territories. Special provisions are in force if you want to travel to the Azores and Madeira, visitors must present a negative test at COVID-19 made in the 72 hours prior to their landing, or perform at their arrival. A rule of social distancing of 2 meters is to be observed in the public space. Wearing a mask is mandatory in the transport, public services, shops and supermarkets, closed spaces and tourist places or open to the public. A label “ Clean & Safe ” has been created by the body in charge of tourism, Turismo de Portugal. The obtaining of this label by a hotel or a tourist site must ensure that the managers comply with all security measures. The restaurants are open, with a capacity limited to 50% and a closing not later than 23h. For the beaches, a label on the occupation of beaches has been set up (green : low occupancy, yellow : high occupancy, red : use saturated). You can find all the information on the application Info Praia or on the site Apambiente. See the tips
The essential questions that you ask before going on summer vacation
in The Maghreb : prohibitions, rules and actions
Algeria is continuing its measures of containment and the borders will remain closed until at least 13 July. It is therefore Impossible for the time being to provide a stay in the country. For the situation in Morocco, you can find all the practical information in our dedicated section by clicking below.
Read the article
