The FCDO updated its information on passenger travel from the UK to Spain.

“Spain have announced they will be restricting passenger travel from the UK (by air and sea) from 6pm (GMT+1) on 22 December until 6pm (GMT+1) on 5 January, with the exception of Spanish nationals and those legally resident in Spain,” explained the FCDO.

“This includes flights from the UK to the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. If you were due to travel to Spain please contact your travel operator before departure.”

The authority also issued a new warning on entry restrictions travelling to Spain via Gibraltar.

“If you are travelling to Spain via Gibraltar, check the latest entry requirements and FCDO travel advice for Gibraltar,” the FCDO cautioned.

“Spain has announced that from 6pm (GMT+1) on 22 December until 6pm (GMT+1) on 5 January, you will only be able to enter Spain via Gibraltar if you are a Spanish national, you are legally resident in Spain or Gibraltar or a cross border worker.”

The country has a strict stance when it comes to covid testing, for those who do enter Spain