Earlier reopening of borders allows Mallorca holidays from 21st June
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
The 21st of June will not only mark the long-awaited end of the state of emergency in Spain but will also be the date when visitors from other European countries will once again be welcomed. This was an announcement by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday. After some initial confusion, it was clarified that this arrangement applies to all countries of the European Union, which the United Kingdom is still considered a part of during the transition period.
Mallorca reopening its empty beaches to tourists
This will come as a pleasant surprise to many, as previously borders had not been expected to reopen before the 1st of July. The only exception to this is Portugal. Following a mutual agreement, the borders between Spain and its neighbouring country will remain closed until the beginning of July.
According to a proposal by Brussels, the 1st of July is also the date when external borders to selected non-European countries may open again.
The 21st of June further marks the end of domestic travel restrictions within Spain, after freedom of movement within the country had been severely limited over the last 3 months.
Spanish Health Authorities and airports have been busy with intense preparations ahead of the reopening to ensure the safety of both tourists and locals.
Palma Airport has installed thermal imaging cameras that measure the body temperature of arriving passengers. Holidaymakers will be asked to leave their contact details and are expected to be given a health questionnaire for completion on arrival.
Amongst a multitude of other measures, special accommodation has been reserved on the island for tourists who develop symptoms of Covid-19 during their stay in Mallorca, where they will be able to self-isolate.
As regional leader Francina Armengol confirmed on Sunday, Mallorca is ready to start the tourist season.
