The Foreign Office in the UK (FCO) has issued two new travel updates for British tourists planning to come to Spain, including the Canary Islands, this summer.
In their latest update, the FCO has published a new guide on how to report a crime in Spain.
The government report advises tourists to be aware of street crimes of careless theft (pickpockets), as well as criminals who pull over foreign-registered and rental cars, acting as fake police officers, and ask the driver to hand over their wallet instead of travel documents (in mainland Spain).
The Foreign Office says that the English-speaking police helpline that was available at (+34) 902 102 112 is not now working. This means that UK holidaymakers who want to report a crime while in Spain, including theft, or lost or stolen passports, should visit the nearest police station to file a report.
They also advise that if a tourist loses, or has their passport stolen, they should apply for an emergency travel document at the nearest British consulate and then obtain a replacement passport once they return home to the UK.
The other warning from the FCO has to do with coronavirus prevention measures. It reads:
"The mandatory use of face masks for Covid has now been completely phased out, and if you have symptoms or test positive for Covid-19 during your stay in Spain, you no longer need to self-isolate."
This follows the official end of using masks in chemists, hospitals, and medical centres across Spain last Wednesday, although the Ministry of Health does advise you to act responsibly and wear one if you have Covid symptoms or have tested positive.
