July 20, Barcelona tightened again virus measures due to new cases of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, fortunately air traffic remains the same.
So far, you can come to Spain as a tourist from most of the European Union countries with some limitations.
According to the official website of European Union: “As of 21/6/20, Spain has opened borders without quarantine requirements and travel restrictions for residents in the European Union, countries that are parties to the Schengen Agreement, Andorra, Monaco, The Vatican City and San Marino. As of 4 July, residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay are also allowed to enter Spain; residents of Algeria, China and Morocco may enter Spain only in case of reciprocity measures taken by the respective countries.
From 1/7/20 all travelers must fill in a public health form, online at www.spth.gob.es, or use the free app SPAIN TRAVEL HEALTH (SpTH). After completing the form, passengers will obtain a QR code which they must present on arrival in Spain.
Tour operators, travel agencies and transport companies must inform tourists and travelers of their obligation to present the public health form at the destination airport or port. A transitional period until 31/7/20 has been established, in which international passengers who were unable to fill in the public health form online may present it on paper when they arrive in Spain.”
You can still spend time having sunbaths at the beach but with a restricted amount of people per area. Wearing a mask is mandatory everywhere, except when doing sports or at the beach.
So, if you happen to be in Barcelona in July or August, here are some ideas to enjoy your holidays:
- Shopping. It’s SALES time and all the stores are open! Visit Passeig de Gracia and Portal del Angel shopping streets near Plaza Catalunya to buy something new for this season
- Museums. Most of them are open, though we recommend contacting them before your visit to make sure they are still open for public
- Parks. All of them are open now without any restrictions. Visit Parc del Laberint d’Horta, it’s free on Sundays!
- Restaurants and bars. Some of these are closed or work part-time, make sure you book a table in advance
- Markets and food stores. Business as usual. Famous La Boqueria is open every day except Sunday
- Churches and cathedrals. Most of them are open. Though Sagrada Familia works on Saturday and Sunday only, please book your tickets online. Catedral de Barcelona is open every day.
- Camp Nou is closed. 😔Tickets temporarily unavailable
- Sports. Outdoor activities allowed, though all the gyms, tennis courts, and other sport centers unfortunately closed again
It is not known until when the new measures will last in Catalunya.
We wish you a pleasant stay in Barcelona and urge you to take the current situation responsibly, please do not forget to wear a mask 😷