Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel: The situation around the world is changing dramatically. Various governments have changed their travel warnings to restrict travel during this time. To understand how this may impact cover under your policy, please go to our FAQs and select your country of residence.
For the latest travel warnings and alerts around the world, read about lockdowns and border restrictions.
Get the latest about coronavirus in Spain and how this may affect your travel plans in 2020.
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Spain is in lockdown as a result of the spread of COVID-19 – March 2020
On Saturday, March 14, the Spanish government announced all of Spain will be placed under lockdown conditions to contain the virus. Contact your travel provider to find out what this means for your travel plans and if this affects you.
Exercise increased levels of health and safety precautions to avoid being contaminated by the virus, and if you begin to feel the symptoms, call your doctor as soon as possible and limit your contact with others until coronavirus has been ruled out.
Protests in Barcelona, October 2019: What travelers need to know
Travelers should be aware of protests in Barcelona that have become violent. Protestors took to the streets after the sentencing of nine Catalan separatist leaders were prosecuted for sedition over the banned independence referendum in October 2017. The leaders have been handed lengthy 13 year prison sentences, which has outraged their supporters.
The protests have become less violent in Barcelona since Friday October 18, which saw masked youths set fire to rubbish bins, throwing rocks and bottles at security forces.
Travelers should stay up to date with local news reports and media, and avoid any large crowds of protestors.
We suggest you check your government’s travel advisory for their latest advice on travel to Spain, and read about which countries World Nomads travel insurance includes coverage for.
Valencia Wildfires - August 2018
Fuelled by heatwave conditions and strong winds, 11 separate fires are burning across the Valencia region of Spain. Thousands have been evacuated from affected areas. Several main roads in the region have been closed and authorities are yet to get the fire under control which is now threatening the coastal town of Gandia.
If you are traveling in the region, it's vital that you listen to and follow all instructions from local authorities and keep up to date with local news reports.
When it is safe to do so, be sure to contact:
- Your home country's embassy
- Your family and friends
- And if possible, use Facebook's Crisis Response tool.
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