A beach in Benicassim, Spain, April 9, 2020. (Illustration) – Domenech Castello / EFE / SIPA
Social distancing even on the beach in Spain. The Spanish Minister of Tourism, Reyes Maroto, anticipated the invasion of Spanish beaches this summer by
tourists. And she announced that even on the sand, we should continue to apply health recommendations. “It is very important that they be maintained, we will have to internalize what we are currently doing, hand washing,
social distance… Even on the beaches, “she said, when asked about possible restrictions on beach access during the summer season.
“Until we have a vaccine, nothing will be the same as before. Gatherings should be limited to maintain the safe distance, “she added, in an interview published by the daily El Pais.
No date for border reopening
The beaches are currently closed within the framework of the strict confinement imposed since March 14 in the country and which has been extended at least until April 25. Land borders have also been closed. “The border issue will be settled according to the evolution of the health crisis. I therefore have no date “as to their reopening, said the minister.
Spain, one of the countries most affected by the pandemic in the world with nearly 17,000 deaths, is the second world tourist destination behind France and tourism weighs around 12% of its GDP. Last year, the country received around 84 million tourists, a record.
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