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Most visits to Spain are trouble-free.
The region of Valencia and the Balearic Islands are prone to severe storms and torrential rainfall at this time of the year. Visitors should monitor national and regional weather updates and check with airlines or tour operators before travelling to these areas.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Spain. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. On 19 January 2008, 14 individuals were arrested in Barcelona on suspicion of terrorism. In June 2007 the Basque terrorist organisation ETA declared an end to their 14 month ceasefire.
In March 2004, 192 people died and over 1,400 were injured following bomb attacks on three trains in Madrid. A group purporting to represent Al Qa'ida claimed responsibility.
Visitors should be alert to street crime.
From 19 June 2007, UK passengers flying to Spain will need to supply to their airline details of their date of birth, nationality, and passport number before flying. This is part of EU-wide measures to improve security. Further information can be found online (website: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/aviation/international/advancepassinfo).
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
The region of Valencia and the Balearic Islands are prone to severe storms and torrential rainfall at this time of the year. Visitors should monitor national and regional weather updates and check with airlines or tour operators before travelling to these areas.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Spain. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. On 19 January 2008, 14 individuals were arrested in Barcelona on suspicion of terrorism. In June 2007 the Basque terrorist organisation ETA declared an end to their 14 month ceasefire.
In March 2004, 192 people died and over 1,400 were injured following bomb attacks on three trains in Madrid. A group purporting to represent Al Qa'ida claimed responsibility.
Visitors should be alert to street crime.
From 19 June 2007, UK passengers flying to Spain will need to supply to their airline details of their date of birth, nationality, and passport number before flying. This is part of EU-wide measures to improve security. Further information can be found online (website: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/aviation/international/advancepassinfo).
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
