Spain is introducing mandatory Covid tests for UK holidaymakers at the end of this month.
From November 23, it will be compulsory for all arrivals from high-risk countries, including the UK to provide evidence of a negative PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
The decision follows a recommendation by the European Union, which is seeking to end disparities between member nations.
The self-governing Canary Islands will require all UK holidaymakers staying in a hotel or other tourist accommodatoin to produce a negative Covid test from Saturday (November 14). Children six and under are exempt.
British holidaymakers will have to pay for private PCR tests, at a cost of about £150 a head. The government has said holidaymakers must not apply for free NHS tests.
