European holiday guide: what you need to know
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Spain British holidaymakers are allowed into Spain but, from 12am on 2 July, must present either a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival or proof of full vaccination at least 14 days before entry. Arrivals from the UK must also provide either: proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test, taken within the 72 hour period before arrival into Greece; proof of a negative Covid-19 rapid antigen test from an authorised laboratory, taken within the 48 hour period before their scheduled flight; or proof of two Covid vaccinations completed at least 14 days before travel. Croatia Croatia is open to UK tourists, provided they present evidence of a negative Covid antigen or PCR test result taken up to 48 hours before arrival in Croatia; proof of full vaccination; or a certificate of recovery following a positive test result between 11 and 180 days prior. Double jabbed visitors need not quarantine but passengers aged 11 years old or over must present evidence of a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure, or a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours of departure; a completed ‘sworn statement’ form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight; and proof of vaccination status.