https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed As the UK has added Spain's Balearic Islands to its amber list, here's a reminder of everything UK nationals should consider before travelling to Spain, from documentation to local Covid restrictions. https://www.thelocal.es/20210521/explained-what-are-the-new-rules-for-travel-between-spain-and-the-uk Fri, 21 May 2021 15:30:12 +0200 explained-what-are-the-new-rules-for-travel-between-spain-and-the-uk Because of ongoing restrictions in the UK, dozens of flights have been cancelled between the UK and Spain this summer, until at least mid-July, causing even more frustration for those trying to visit family, get back to holiday homes, or simply take a vacation. https://www.thelocal.es/20210617/why-are-so-many-flights-between-spain-and-uk-getting-cancelled Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:48:32 +0200 why-are-so-many-flights-between-spain-and-uk-getting-cancelled Spain started welcoming British travellers without restrictions on May 24th even though the country is still on the UK's ten-day quarantine "amber" list. But a UK minister quoted by the BBC has said the Canaries and the Balearics could soon be added to the green list and judged separately from mainland Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20210527/spains-canary-and-balearic-islands-could-be-added-to-uks-green-list-in-early-june-report Thu, 27 May 2021 17:34:03 +0200 spains-canary-and-balearic-islands-could-be-added-to-uks-green-list-in-early-june-report As Spain reopens its borders to all UK nationals on May 24th, reports and rumours about the need for an invitation letter for those visiting friends and relatives have been awash in both the press and forums. Here’s what Britons need to know about the carta de invitación and how to get it. https://www.thelocal.es/20210524/carta-de-invitacion-why-you-may-need-to-pay-to-have-british-friends-and-family-stay-with-you Mon, 24 May 2021 14:14:33 +0200 carta-de-invitacion-why-you-may-need-to-pay-to-have-british-friends-and-family-stay-with-you Travelling between Spain and the UK during the pandemic has been very difficult due to border closures, cancelled flights and quarantines, but what is the situation like now? Is it possible to drive between Spain and the UK via France? https://www.thelocal.es/20210521/is-it-possible-to-drive-between-spain-and-the-uk Fri, 21 May 2021 11:32:27 +0200 is-it-possible-to-drive-between-spain-and-the-uk Since Brexit came into effect on January 1st 2021, many things have changed, including the rules for travelling with your pets between Spain and the UK. Read on to find out everything you need to know and what the latest rules are. https://www.thelocal.es/20210413/reader-question-what-are-the-latest-rules-on-travelling-between-spain-and-the-uk-with-pets Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:52:49 +0200 reader-question-what-are-the-latest-rules-on-travelling-between-spain-and-the-uk-with-pets With flight cancellations and travel restrictions, many of our readers have been asking if it's possible to drive between Spain and the UK, going via France. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20210218/reader-question-can-i-travel-between-spain-and-the-uk-via-france Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:49:11 +0100 reader-question-can-i-travel-between-spain-and-the-uk-via-france Health officials from the UK are this week deciding if Spain should be added to UK’s 'red list' meaning a mandatory 10-day quarantine in a government-approved hotel at a cost of £1,750 per person. https://www.thelocal.es/20210218/is-spain-about-to-be-added-to-the-uks-red-list Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:10:49 +0100 is-spain-about-to-be-added-to-the-uks-red-list Spain’s government has chosen to extend a ban on all travellers from the UK arriving by sea and air except for its citizens or those with residency. https://www.thelocal.es/20210112/spain-extends-travel-ban-on-travellers-from-uk-with-exemption-for-residents Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:24:16 +0100 spain-extends-travel-ban-on-travellers-from-uk-with-exemption-for-residents Spain and Portugal on Monday decided to join other countries in suspending flights from the UK due to fears over the new Covid-19 strain. https://www.thelocal.es/20201221/spain-joins-other-countries-in-banning-flights-from-uk Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:38:11 +0100 spain-joins-other-countries-in-banning-flights-from-uk Airbnb is restricting many under-25s in Spain from renting entire homes via its platform. https://www.thelocal.es/20200814/airbnb-restricts-under-25s-in-spain-in-a-bid-to-put-a-stop-to-parties Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:10:14 +0200 airbnb-restricts-under-25s-in-spain-in-a-bid-to-put-a-stop-to-parties Spain is now the country in western Europe with the most Covid-19 cases, according to recent data, say Johns Hopkins University. https://www.thelocal.es/20200810/spain-has-most-covid-19-cases-in-western-europe-says-johns-hopkins-university Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:39:21 +0200 spain-has-most-covid-19-cases-in-western-europe-says-johns-hopkins-university Ever since the UK voted to leave the EU Brits have been on the move, with many heading to Spain. Many are accepting a cut in wages and career prospects, but they're willing to make the sacrifice, writes Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20200807/rise-in-brits-moving-to-spain-since-brexit Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:54:57 +0200 rise-in-brits-moving-to-spain-since-brexit As one of the world's top tourist destinations, Spain was hoping to salvage the summer by billing itself as a safe haven from the pandemic but with infections surging, all bets are off. https://www.thelocal.es/20200727/87-billion-lost-can-spains-tourism-sector-survive-latest-blow Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:24:43 +0200 87-billion-lost-can-spains-tourism-sector-survive-latest-blow The UK government's decision to remove Spain from a "safe" travel list, meaning returning holidaymakers face two weeks in self-isolation has caused anger and confusion in Spain where the tourism industry is already struggling. https://www.thelocal.es/20200726/absolute-disaster-spains-struggling-tourism-sector-to-be-hit-hard-by-uks-quarantine-decision Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:30:43 +0200 absolute-disaster-spains-struggling-tourism-sector-to-be-hit-hard-by-uks-quarantine-decision Travellers from Spain to Scotland will have to enter 14-day compulsory quarantine after the Scottish government omitted the country from its "safe travel" list. https://www.thelocal.es/20200708/quarantine-spain-left-off-scotlands-safe-travel-list Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:21:36 +0200 quarantine-spain-left-off-scotlands-safe-travel-list New British Ambassador Hugh Elliott has taken up his post in Madrid and will be be presenting his credentials to King Felipe VI this week. https://www.thelocal.es/20190902/our-man-in-madrid-meet-the-new-british-ambassador-to-spain Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:57:08 +0200 our-man-in-madrid-meet-the-new-british-ambassador-to-spain Spaniards living in the UK have reported facing more discrimination, as police investigate a rise in racist and xenophobic attacks since the UK voted to leave the EU. https://www.thelocal.es/20160704/spaniards-report-xenophobic-attacks-after-brexit-vote Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:00:02 +0200 spaniards-report-xenophobic-attacks-after-brexit-vote How will Brits abroad vote in the "Brexit" referendum? The Local surveyed more than 2,700 people across Europe to find out. https://www.thelocal.es/20160422/survey-could-brits-in-europe-put-the-brakes-on-brexit Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0200 survey-could-brits-in-europe-put-the-brakes-on-brexit Money may not grow on trees, but in Spain it sure seems to grow on tourists as holidaymakers bring in more cash than they ever have before. https://www.thelocal.es/20150827/tourists-blowing-through-more-dough-at-spanish-hotpots Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:02:10 +0200 tourists-blowing-through-more-dough-at-spanish-hotpots