Spain, France and Turkey travel advice updated for Brits on half term holidays
Brits heading to three holiday hotspots on trips should heed travel advice updated in the past week.
The UK Foreign Office has recently issued new information for those heading to Spain, France and Turkey.
Travel advice has been updated including coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings, as reported by the Liverpool Echo.
That includes changes to Covid restrictions in Spain and France, while advice for Brits heading to Turkey has been updated following devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria last week.
We take a look at some of the key changes that need to be on your radar if you're heading abroad this half term.
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Spain
Spain kept its coronavirus rules for longer than most European countries (Shutterstock / Balate Dorin)The UK Foreign Office has updated its Covid advice for Brits heading to Spain, after the country lifted the requirement to wear masks on public transport.
Masks will still be obligatory in health centres, chemists, dental clinics and old people's homes, however.
Regional governments retain legal powers to ease or tighten restrictions within their region if deemed necessary.
The country remains quite safe in coronavirus terms however.
The latest figures show that the number of people hospitalized has fallen by 12.1% in the last week, 15.2% in the ICU, and the current average incidence of infections in Spain in the last 14 days stands at 50.76 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Vaccination coverage in Spain is above 92% in the population over the age of twelve, while more than 94% of people over the age of 60 years have received a booster dose.
France
Trips to France have just got a little easier (Getty Images/iStockphoto)In August 2022, all Covid-19 travel restrictions for people heading to France were lifted.
The one Covid related rule for those in the country which remained was the need to self-isolate if you tested positive for the virus.
Since February 1 that rule has been lifted, meaning the threat of a holiday infection breaking the bank is not quite as high.
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In new travel guidance to British nationals, the Foreign Office said: "As of February 1 2023, it is no longer mandatory to self-isolate following a positive COVID-19 test but remains recommended.
"If you test positive, or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, the French authorities also recommend you follow basic hygiene rules, take a test and avoid contact with vulnerable people.
"Further information is available on the TousAntiCovid digital app. The French health ministry also operates a dedicated coronavirus helpline on +33 0800 130 000."
Turkey
The rescue effort in Turkey is rumbling on (Getty Images)Brits heading on Turkey holidays in the coming weeks have been urged to contact their airlines and be aware of local advice.
At the start of last week devastating earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, destroying huge numbers of buildings and killing thousands of people.
The UK's Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for those planning trips to the country, but it has not advised against travel in general.
The organisation urged people planning trips to Turkey to follow the information and advice from local authorities and their tour operator.
"If you’re in the Gaziantep, Kahramanmaras or neighbouring provinces and it is safe to do so, contact your friends and family to tell them you are safe," the advice continues.
"If you require consular assistance, you should call our 24-hour helpline on +90 312 455 3344 and select the option for “consular services for British nationals,” or send an enquiry via the web contact form."
Travel advice can change quickly - always check the latest Foreign Office Turkey advice before booking or going abroad.
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