Spain Travel Advice
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: www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/TravellingAbroad/AirTravel.
Terrorism
At the moment, there is a high threat from terrorism in Spain. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
On 9 August 2009, there were three small controlled explosions in and around Palma de Mallorca (Majorca) but no casualty. On 31 July 2009, a bomb exploded in Palma Nova on the island of Mallorca, killing two Civil Guard officers. The previous day, a bomb that exploded outside Civil Guard Barracks in Burgos, mainland Spain, caused minor injuries to 66 people. These three attacks were blamed on Basque separatist group ETA.
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.
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
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