As one of the European countries heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Spain is gradually overcoming the consequences of the pandemic. Now that the epidemic situation is gradually under control, Spain has gradually relaxed its strict lockdown measures and students have been able to return to school.
On May 25, the country with the second largest number of domestic and international tourists in the world spoke up to invite foreign tourists to return to the country from next July. The Spanish government also confirmed that from July 1, the country will cancel the mandatory two-week quarantine requirement for foreign tourists.
Speaking on Onda Cero radio, Spanish Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said "it will be great" if tourists from all over the world plan their summer vacations in Spain next July with attractive promotions.
On the same day, Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya also shared a status on his Twitter: "The worst is over. In July, Spain will gradually reopen to international tourists, remove quarantine, and ensure the highest standards of medical safety. We look forward to welcoming you."
This opening up has shown the effort to save the economy in general and the tourism industry in particular of this European country. According to estimates, the Spanish tourism industry has attracted about 80 million domestic and international visitors every year. The tourism industry accounts for 12% of GDP and creates many jobs.
Also on May 25, people in the capital Madrid - one of the places that used to be the "epidemic hotbed" of Spain - also began to return to normal life. The main Retiro Park as well as bars and restaurants were also allowed to reopen at 50% capacity. However, people must still ensure social distancing measures, gatherings of no more than 10 people, and wearing masks is mandatory in public places.
As the summer heat heats up, beaches across northern Spain and in parts of the south, including the Canary Islands and Balearics, have reopened for people to cool off. For now, only locals will benefit, as travel bans between regions remain in place.
