Spain has been dealt a devastating blow after Britain and a host of other European countries imposed measures to limit travel to the country following a spike in COVID-19 cases.

On Thursday and Friday last week, Spain announced 900 new cases of COVID-19, with the bulk of those emerging in Barcelona, Zaragoza and Lleida, but the Spanish government insists the outbreaks are under control and that it is safe for tourists to travel to the country.

However, that hasn't been enough to convince many European countries that have advised citizens against traveling to Spain or imposed quarantine and testing measures on those who do. CGTN details some of the main restrictions and advice on taking holidays in Spain:

THE UK

The UK government announced late on 25 July it was imposing a 14-day quarantine on travelers returning from Spain, with the move coming into effect just hours later. It also advised against all but essential travel to mainland Spain.

FRANCE

The government advised citizens on 24 July not to travel to Catalonia. The border with Spain remains open, but Prime Minister Jean Castex said he was in talks with the Spanish government to reduce traffic flows.

NORWAY

Norway announced a 10-day quarantine on 24 July, to take effect the following day, for people arriving from Spain.

IRELAND

The government announced a "green list" of countries on 22 July for which a 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers was lifted, but it did not include Spain, so the quarantine requirement still stands for travelers from there.

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BELGIUM

Under the government's latest measures on 24 July, Lleida in Catalonia and Huesca province in Aragon are on a "red list" of areas where travel is prohibited and which require a quarantine for returning travellers.

Belgium also has an "orange list" of regions – travelers from which are recommended to take a test and self-quarantine. As of 24 July, that includes Catalonia, Aragon, La Rioja, Estremadura, Navarra and the Basque country.

GERMANY

As of 24 July, the government has advised people against travel to a few areas designated high-risk in Spain, but has not imposed a ban or quarantine. The areas are part of Lleida province including the city of Lleida and also the city of Zaragoza.

NETHERLANDS

The government advised citizens on 25 July not to travel to the city of Lleida and surrounding areas except when absolutely necessary. For the rest of Spain it says travelers need to be acutely aware of health risks, but has not imposed restrictions.

POLAND

As of 26 July, the government recommends avoiding non-essential travel to Catalonia.

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