[2021] Covid and Camino: news and rolling updates

Please note: this post is an archive, its content is outdated!

All Covid-19 and Camino news of 2021 for Spain, France and Portugal. News and developments about Covid; health measures; impact on the Camino and pilgrims.
Most recent information at the top of the page. Page updated regularly.

A word on the quest for valid information
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2021 Covid/Camino timeline
2020 Covid/Camino events still having an effect in 2021

Yes, share this post… and name its source! Content like this require a huge load of work and time… Sames goes for the pilgrim-virus illustration! Thanks in advance to respect this work
(Note: even more so considering my total lack of interest for media and politics: the amount of time and research invested for this post is a bit painful haha)

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A word on the quest for valid information

A unanimous view about the Covid is its ability to create chaos! Governments, media, individuals, everyone give their own opinion. Valuable information changes regularly and is sometimes difficult to find…
To see clearly through all of it, keep a critical mind and sort things out.
Know the difference between:

• a fact VS an opinion/a wish/a prediction/a preference
• a measure that’s considered VS an ongoing measure VS an outdated measure
• journalistic/political sensationalism VS real and well-founded information
• the reality/practical application/consequences of current laws VS the personal choices/decisions of each individual (which is exactly that: personal!)

Considering the mass of information that goes around, it’s not easy to see clearly! Here are a few tools to help you in this quest:

• Identify the media and its degree of reliability: social networks < news channels, broadcast and newspapers < government press releases < government websites < official journal (laws, decrees, orders, orders)
  • the lower the reliability of the media, the more important it is to check its source(s)
• Identify the source of the information
• Check the date of publication and/or update of the information
  • the older the date, the more outdated the information is likely to be!
  • Warning: it often happens that government pages are late in updating their information!
• Look for information about all the places that are concerned by your trip: country of residency/departure/transit/arrival, regional and local measures
• Check that the information applies to you
• Keep informed, regularly and several times; cross and double-check the information you find (different solid sources)

Here you go! You are now (a little more) fitted out to face the tsunami of information that’s constantly drowning us! Good luck to you, stay safe and Buen Camino! 🙂

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2021 Covid/Camino timeline

Green highlights show information that are still valid at the time of the page’s update

Tip! Use an online translator to access sources that are not in English! Copy the texts and paste in the translator. I personally use DeepL or Google Translate 🙂

August 25 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people who arrive from/have been within the 14 previous days in the following regions of Spain: Baleares, Ceuta, Extremadura, País Vasco, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which France, the UK
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

August 11 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people who arrive from/have been within the 14 previous days in the following regions of Spain: Aragón, Baleares, Cataluña, Madrid, Navarra, País Vasco, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which France, Portugal, the UK, the US, Ireland, the Netherlands
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

August 9 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements, effective until August 31st 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h) or a Digital Green Certificate
All other countries: essential travel only
Exception for the UK: mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below) + either 14 days quarantine OR full vaccination
Sources: Official journal of Portugal and SEF: registration

France adjusts measures that apply within its territory
The Chemins are accessible and accommodations are open
For anyone older than 18 (then from September 30 2021, anyone older than 12)
A proof of health is now mandatory to access food services (restaurants, bars; indoor AND outside; EXCEPT take-away), shopping malls (pending local ruling; EXCEPT to access essential goods and services), healthcare facilities (EXCEPT in case of emergency), public transport (planes, “TGV” and “Intercités” long-distance trains, inter-regional buses; DOESN’T apply to regional “TER” trains/metro/Paris’ RER trains)
Doesn’t apply to tourism accommodations BUT a proof of health is required to access their food services + leisure areas. The situation is still not very clear… In any case, it’s wiser than ever before to get in touch with your hosts ahead of time to know what’s going on at their place!
The proves of health that are accepted are: full vaccination OR negative test (<72h, PCR or antigenic or self-test in the presence of a health-care professional) OR recovery. They must be presented via the “Pass Sanitaire” (digital or paper; reminder, for now it only works with QR codes issued by the EU) OR in a way that protects personal information (digital or paper; showing only information that are necessary for controls; not allowing to know which type of proof was used). Said differently, when you are required to show a proof of health the use of the “Pass Sanitaire” tool is not mandatory!
To prepare your Chemin, plan ahead: contact accommodations and locate test centers (+ remember they usually require an appointment!)
Sources: Légifrance / Test centers

August 1st 2021

In Portugal, the government adjusts the measures that apply within the country
The Caminhos are accessible and accommodations can open
The state of calamity continues
Measures are now national (end of differentiated restrictions). Regular evaluation of the situation, with adjustments if needed
Overview of the measures affecting the Caminhos: (details in link below)
Everything is open, with restrictions of both capacity and opening time
Access to tourism accommodations only with a proof of health
Access to restaurants/cafés only with a proof of health; on Fridays after 7pm and on Saturdays/Sundays/holidays
Are accepted:
PCR <72h OR antigenic <48h OR antigenic self-test validated by a health professional <24h OR a self test done at the accommodation before a representative of the establishment OR a Digital Green Certificate
Warning! Entry in Portugal is still subject to restrictions
Sources: Estamos On / DRE

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July 28 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people who arrive from/have been within the 14 previous days in the following regions of Spain: Aragón, Asturias, Baleares, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Cataluña, Navarra, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Portugal, the UK
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

July 27 2021

In Spain, the government adjusts the list of third countries allowed to enter its territory without restrictions. It now includes only the countries authorized by the EU (Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Moldova, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Ukraine, United States of America, China).
Source: BOE

July 26 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements, effective until August 8 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h) or a Digital Green Certificate
All other countries: essential travel only
Exception for the UK: mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below) + either 14 days quarantine OR full vaccination
Sources: Official journal of Portugal and SEF: registration

July 24 2021

In Spain, Galicia adjusts its sanitary measures
Continued: classification of municipalities based on risk-levels (medium-low, medium, high, maximal) and capacity limitations
All of Galicia: public gatherings limited to 6 people (inside) and 10 people (outside); except people from the same household or group of 2 different households
Municipalities at high and maximal risk-levels: proof of health mandatory to access restaurants indoors (full vaccination or negative test <72h or recovery) CANCELLED by the TSXG; ban on public gatherings from 1am-6am (except people from the same household)
Municipalities at medium-low and medium risk-levels: ban on public gatherings from 3am-6am (except people from the same household)
Sources: Xunta de Galicia: access to restaurants/accommodations and gatherings / Municipal restrictions

July 21 2021

France adjusts its sanitary measures
Every person over 18 must present a proof of health (the “Pass sanitaire” is not necessary, you can present your health certificate directly) to access a establishment/event/place where 50+ people can gather
Masks are not mandatory in those places, except if ordered by local government
Accommodations and restaurants are NOT subject to this measure, the modification of the current law is still being discussed at the Parliament/Senate! (see July 12 2021)
Source: Légifrance: primary text / amendment

July 18 2021

France adjust its entry requirements
See details of conditions and necessary documents in the section dedicated to France, tab “Entry requirements”
The Certificate of international travel is still mandatory for every traveler
Requirements depend on the country’s classification, which is based on its health situation. The exact list is adjusted as the situation evolves.
⊗ All travelers: Certificate of international travel (see below)
⊗ Green countries: no active circulation of the virus, no concerning variants. Entry for tourism is allowed.
Vaccinated* travelers: no test
Non-vaccinated travelers: PCR or antigenic test <72h or warning for Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Greece: <24h!
⊗ Amber countries: active circulation of the virus but under control, without spread of concerning variants.
Vaccinated* travelers: entry for tourism allowed, no test
Non-vaccinated travelers: entry for tourism prohibited (some exceptions)
⊗ Red countries: active viral circulation has been reported, including relevant variants.
Vaccinated* travelers: entry for tourism allowed, no test
Non-vaccinated travelers: entry for tourism prohibited (some exceptions)
*Warning! Vaccines recognized by the EMA only + Covishield. Last dose received at least 7 days before travel (double dose, or previous infection + one dose); 28 days before travel (single dose)
Sources: Gouvernement / Certificate of international travel

July 15 2021

The European Council updates and releases recommendations on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries to the EU.
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a global heath situation similar or better than the EU’s; a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 15 days; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Ukraine, Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Moldova, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, United States of America, China (if reciprocity).
Warning! This is a recommendation, not an obligation. Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
*Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still theoretically denied entry in the UE for non-essential purposes. Theoretically, because ultimately it’s up the each member state
Source: European Council

July 14 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people who arrive from/have been within the 14 previous days in the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, Asturias, Baleares, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Cataluña, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, Navarra, País Vasco, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Portugal, the UK
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

July 13 2021

In Spain, the government adjusts the validity criteria for Covid tests
NAAT tests are now considered valid for 72h (against 48h until now)
Antigenic tests reman valid for 48h
Source: BOE

July 12 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements, effective until July 25 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h) or a Digital Green Certificate
All other countries: essential travel only
Exception for the UK: mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below) + either 14 days quarantine OR full vaccination
Sources: Official journal of Portugal and SEF: registration

July 10 2021

In Portugal, the government adjusts the measures that apply within the country
The Caminhos are accessible and accommodations can open
The state of calamity continues
The plan to lift restrictions in a differentiated way continues. Regular evaluation of the situation, with adjustments if needed
Municipalities are in different phases depending on their Covid situation (see link below)
Overview of the measures affecting the Caminhos: (details in link below)
General rule for the whole country: Everything is open, with restrictions of both capacity and opening time
Access to tourism accommodations only with a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h or antigenic self-test validated by a health professional <24h or a self test done at the accommodation before a representative of the establishment) or a Digital Green Certificate
Additional restrictions
High risk municipalities: For municipalities with an incidence rate above 120 cases/100,000 inhabitants over the past 14 days (or 240 for municipalities with a low density of population):
Everything is open, with more restrictions of both capacity and opening time than the general rules.
Note: restaurants/cafés open until 10:30pm (max. 6 people per group indoors ; 10 people per group outdoors); ban on mobility in public space from 11pm to 6am; Access to restaurants/cafés only with a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h or antigenic self-test validated by a health professional <24h or a self test done at the accommodation before a representative of the establishment) or a Digital Green Certificate on Fridays after 7pm and on Saturdays/Sundays/holidays
Very high risk municipalities: For municipalities with an incidence rate above 240 cases/100,000 inhabitants over the past 14 days (or 480 for municipalities with a low density of population)
Everything is open, with more restrictions of both capacity and opening time than the zones with lower incidence.
Note: restaurants/cafés open until 11:30pm on weekdays and 3:30pm on weekends and holidays (max. 4 people per group indoors ; 6 people per group outdoors); food stores open until 9pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekend and holidays; other stores open until 9pm and 3:30pm on weekends and holidays; ban on mobility in public space from 11pm to 6am; Access to restaurants/cafés only with a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h or antigenic self-test validated by a health professional <24h or a self test done at the accommodation before a representative of the establishment) or a Digital Green Certificate on Fridays after 7pm and on Saturdays/Sundays/holidays
Warning! Entry in Portugal is still subject to restrictions
Sources: Estamos On / DRE and DRE of reference

July 8 2021

In Spain, the government adjusts the list of third countries allowed to enter its territory without restrictions. It now includes only the countries authorized by the EU (Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Moldova, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States of America, China).
Source: BOE

July 2nd 2021

In Spain, the government adjusts the list of third countries allowed to enter its territory without restrictions. It now includes only the countries authorized by the EU (Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, USA, China). The UK is no longer on that list.
Source: BOE

In Spain, the government adjust entry requirements for travelers from the UK.
It’s now mandatory to present either a proof of full vaccination OR negative NAAT test (RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA)
Source: BOE

In Portugal, mobility ban at Lisbon Metropolitan Area from July 2nd 2021 at 3pm to July 5 2021 at 6am, except essential reasons
Tourists who have booked an accommodation can enter the area (with proof)
In any cases, negative test mandatory to enter the area (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h)
Source: DRE

July 1st 2021

The Digital Green Certificate (DGC) is officially operational in Europe. A transition period is planned (until August 12 2021) to allow member states to finalize their chosen operating system.
See more information in the section dedicated to the DGC
Source: European Commission

The European Council updates and releases recommendations on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries to the EU.
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a global heath situation similar or better than the EU’s; a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 15 days; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Moldova, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States of America, China (if reciprocity).
Warning! This is a recommendation, not an obligation. Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
*Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still theoretically denied entry in the UE for non-essential purposes. Theoretically, because ultimately it’s up the each member state
Source: European Council

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements
Travelers can enter Portugal if they possess a valid Digital Green Certificate
Source: DRE

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June 30 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people who arrive from/have been within the 14 previous days in the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Navarra, País Vasco, La Rioja . Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which the Netherlands, the UK
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

June 29 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements, effective until July 11 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a negative test (PCR <72h or antigenic <48h)
All other countries: essential travel only
Exception for the UK: mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below) + either 14 days quarantine OR full vaccination
Sources: Official journal of Portugal and SEF: registration

June 26 2021

Spain adjusts measures in place.
Masks are not mandatory anymore in open spaces when a distance of 1.5m can be observed
Masks are still mandatory from 6 years old indoors, in transport and outside when a distance of 1.5m can NOT be observed (exception of people from the same household) or when attending events/gatherings
Note on Spanish etiquette. Despite this new law, Spaniards keep wearing masks even in situation where it seems/is not necessary. Eg in the streets, when sitting at the restaurant when the waiteris there, etc. Good to know to eventually understand why people give you funny looks as you wander around without your mask… 😉
Source: BOE

June 24 2021

In Spain, the government adjusts the list of third countries allowed to enter its territory without restrictions. It now includes the countries authorized by the EU (Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, USA, China) and the UK.
Source: Official journal of Spain

June 20 2021

France adjusts measures in place.
End of curfew
Source: Gouvernement Covid

June 18 2021

The European Council updates and releases recommendations on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries to the EU.
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a global heath situation similar or better than the EU’s; a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 15 days; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, USA, China (if reciprocity).
Warning! This is a recommendation, not an obligation. Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
*Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still theoretically denied entry in the UE for non-essential purposes. Theoretically, because ultimately it’s up the each member state
Source: European Council

June 17 2021

France adjusts measures in place.
Masks are not mandatory anymore in open spaces (except for gatherings). They remain mandatory indoors
Source: Gouvernement Covid

June 16 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people who arrive from/have been within the 14 previous days in the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, País Vasco, La Rioja . Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which the Netherlands.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

June 15 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements, effective until June 14 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. For the UK and the USA as well. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal and SEF: registration

June 14 2021

In Portugal, the government adjusts the measures that apply within the country
The Caminhos are accessible and accommodations can open
The state of calamity continues
The plan to lift restrictions in a differentiated way continues. Regular evaluation of the situation, with adjustments if needed
Municipalities are in different phases depending on their Covid situation (see link below)
Overview of the measures affecting the Caminhos: (details in link below)
General rule: Everything is open, with restrictions of both capacity and opening time
Exceptions
:For municipalities with an incidence rate above 120 cases/100,000 inhabitants over the past 14 days (or 240 for municipalities with a low density of population): Everything is open, with more restrictions of both capacity and opening time than the general rules. Including: restaurants/cafés open until 10:30pm (max. 6 people per group indoors ; 10 people per group outdoors); ban on mobility in public space from 11pm to 6am
For municipalities with an incidence rate above 240 cases/100,000 inhabitants over the past 14 days (or 480 for municipalities with a low density of population): Everything is open, with more restrictions of both capacity and opening time than the zones with lower incidence. Including: restaurants/cafés open until 11:30pm on weekdays and 3:30pm on weekends and holidays (max. 4 people per group indoors ; 6 people per group outdoors); food stores open until 9pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekend and holidays; other stores open until 9pm and 3:30pm on weekends and holidays; ban on mobility in public space from 11pm to 6am
Warning! Entry in Portugal is still subject to restrictions
Source: Estamos On

June 9 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements: antigenic tests are now accepted
Source: Official journal of Portugal

France adjust its entry requirements
See details of conditions and necessary documents in the section dedicated to France, tab “Entry requirements”
The Certificate of international travel is still mandatory for every traveler
Adoption of a new country classification, based on their health situation. Entry requirements depend on this classification. The exact list will be adjusted as the situation evolves.
⊗ Green countries: no active circulation of the virus, no concerning variants. Entry for tourism is allowed. Vaccinated* travelers: no test needed. Non-vaccinated travelers: negative test mandatory
⊗ Orange countries: active circulation of the virus but under control, without spread of concerning variants. Vaccinated* travelers: entry for tourism allowed, negative test mandatory. Non-vaccinated travelers: entry for tourism prohibited (some exceptions)
⊗ Red countries: entry for tourism prohibited (some exceptions)
*Warning! Vaccines recognized by the EMA only. Last dose received at least 2 weeks before travel (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and people who have recovered from Covid); 4 weeks before travel (Johnson & Johnson)
Sources: Gouvernement / Certificate of international travel

In France, the government starts its plan to lift restrictions: 4 stages planned from May 3rd to June 30 2021. Under condition, depends on the situation in each département. May be adapted if the situation worsen.
Stage 1, May 3rd: lockdown is lifted. Free mobility across the country, mobility form not required anymore. Curfew is continued from 7pm to 6am, curfew waivers are still mandatory. From this date, the Chemins in France are fully accessible again
Stage 2, May 19: curfew is changed: from 9pm to 6am, waiver mandatory. Reopening of shops, terraces, museums, with limited capacity
Stage 3, June 9: curfew is changed: from 11pm to 6am, waiver mandatory. Reopening of cafés and restaurants (indoors)
Stage 4, June 30: curfew ends
Sources: Gouvernement Covid / Ministère de l’intérieur (curfew waiver)

France introduces the “Pass sanitaire“. Its use is NOT MANDATORY
Allow to check on the user’s “health status” via the app Tous Anti Covid, has 2 uses:
Pass sanitaire “activités” (activities): only needed for events and gatherings of 1000+ people
Pass sanitaire “frontières” (borders): for international travel within the EU, allows the use of the EU’s Digital Green Certificate
The app allows you to store your proves of health (vaccine, negative tests, recovery) and converts them in to an “anonymous” page to present when needed (the only info available on screen are your name, date of birth and the mention “pass valide/invalide”)
If you don’t want to use the app, you can present your proves of health in paper form
In any cases, “everyday” establishments are prohibited to require a proof of health for access to their services (shops, public services , restaurants, accommodations, etc)
Sources: Service Public / Tous Anti Covid on Google Play or Apple Store

June 7 2021

Spain adjusts its entry requirements
See details of conditions and necessary documents in the section dedicated to France, tab “Entry requirements”
Except countries under a ban of non-essential travel, all countries can eventually enter Spain for tourism, with respect for conditions that apply
All entries by air: SpTH form
⊗ Special measures for entries from France by land: travelers coming from risk areas must present a proof of vaccination*/negative test/recovery. Risk areas are the ones designated by the ECDC: dark red, red, amber and grey
⊗ Travelers coming from the UE/associated countries listed “at risk”: entry allowed. With proof of vaccination*/negative test/recovery
⊗ Travelers coming from the UE/associated countries listed “NOT at risk” + authorized third countries + the UK: entry allowed, no proof of health needed
⊗ Travelers coming from non-authorized third countries (all are considered as risk zones): entry allowed. Full vaccination + certificate mandatory.
*Warning! Vaccines recognized by the EMA or on the OMS emergency list, last dose received at least 14 days prior travel
Sources: Official Journal of Spain: new entry requirements / details of health measures / mesures specific to France

June 3 2021

The European Council updates and releases recommendations on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries to the EU.
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a global heath situation similar or better than the EU’s; a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 15 days; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Japan, Israel, Australia, New-Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, China (if reciprocity).
Warning! Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
*Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still denied entry in the UE
Source: European Council

June 2nd 2021

In France, the state of sanitary emergency ends. New measures replace them, effective until September 30
Those new measures set the frame within which the government can act to manage the pandemic.
The law forbids to require proof of vaccination/negative test/recovery to accept customers, except for entry/exit of France and in case of large gatherings
Source: Légifrance

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, Madrid, Melilla, País Vasco, La Rioja . Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Canada, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

June 1st 2021

The Digital Green Certificate will gradually become operational in Europe. Detailed entry requirements are still not known, they’re up to each member state.
Source: European Commission

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May 31st 2021

Portugal adjusts its entry requirements, effective until June 14 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry requirements / text of reference and SEF: registration

In France, the government adjusts the entry requirements
Find details on the link below or the part dedicated to France
⊗ Entry allowed for tourism, with proof of negative PCR test + travel form + agreement to conditions: from the UE/associated countries + Australia, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New-Zealand, Singapore
⊗ Entry prohibited for tourism: from all countries not mentioned above
⊗ Entry prohibited for tourism: from the UK (essential motives only, exception for French and EU residents); in all cases, mandatory PCR test and 7-days isolation
Sources: Ministère de l’intérieur: modalities and travel form and Gouvernement Covid

May 24 2021

In Spain, the government adjusts the list of third countries to enter its territory. It now includes the countries authorized by the EU (Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, China ) and Japan and the UK.
Source: Official journal of Spain

May 22nd 2021

Portugal adjusts its requirements for entries by land and air, effective until May 30 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by land and air / text of reference and SEF: registration

May 21st 2021

The European Commission endorses the Digital Green Certificate. It will start to be operational from June 1st.
Source: European Commission

May 20 2021

The European Commission updates and releases its recommendations for the reopening of the EU’s external borders for non-essential reasons
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 14 days (no more than 75 cases for 100 000 inhabitants); more than 300 tests done for 100 000 inhabitants over the previous 7 days (with a maximum of 4% of positive results); the nature of the virus present in the country; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Israel, Australia, New-Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, China (if reciprocity) *Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still denied entry in the UE New update since
Restrictions can be lifted for fully vaccinated travelers who come from countries that are NOT on the list above: up to each member state. Vaccination with the last dose of a vaccine authorized by the EMA (or on the OMS emergency list) at least 14 days before the journey. Subject to the reciprocity principle. This measure will be integrated to the Digital Green Certificate.
Warning! Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
Source: European Council: travel and transportation measures / details about recent modifications

May 19 2021

In France, the government starts its plan to lift restrictions: 4 stages planned from May 3rd to June 30 2021. Under condition, depends on the situation in each département. May be adapted if the situation worsen.
Stage 1, May 3rd: lockdown is lifted. Free mobility across the country, mobility form not required anymore. Curfew is continued from 7pm to 6am, curfew waivers are still mandatory. From this date, the Chemins in France are fully accessible again
Stage 2, May 19: curfew is changed: from 9pm to 6am, waiver mandatory. Reopening of shops, terraces, museums, with limited capacity
Stage 3, June 9: curfew is changed: from 11pm to 6am, waiver mandatory. Reopening of cafés and restaurants (inside)
Stage 4, June 30: curfew ends
Sources: Gouvernement Covid / Ministère de l’intérieur (curfew waiver)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Aragón, Cataluña, Madrid, Melilla, Navarra, País Vasco, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Canada, the USA, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

May 17 2021

Portugal adjusts its requirements for entries by land and air, effective until May 30 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries (except Israel). Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by land and air and SEF: registration form

Portugal allows entry to travelers from the UK
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
Sources: (Article 23) Official Journal of Portugal / reference document

May 11 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 20 2021
Regional lockdown is lifted: mobility is free within the region
The High Court released its decision: curfew is cancelled and gathering limitations are continued
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Francés , Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra / Tribunal Superior de Navarra

May 9 2021

In Spain, the state of alarm legally ends (enforced on October 25 2020 and extended on November 25 2020)
The measures it allowed must now be permitted by a Court of Justice to be legally enforced.
→ Regional lockdown are lifted: mobility is free again everywhere Spain, all the Camino are fully accessible again on May 9th (warning, there may be municipal lockdowns)
→ Curfews are lifted everywhere, some exceptions
→ Public gathering are allowed without limitation, some exceptions
→ Places of worship are freely accessible everywhere
All region keeps sanitary measures in place to limit public: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.

The end of the state of alarm, how does it work?
Until now, the state of alarm was allowing regions to easily and legally restrict fundamental freedom. Once it’s lifted, it will be impossible for regions to directly:
→ impose a regional, provincial, municipal lockdown
→ impose a curfew
→ forbid gatherings
→ limit the attendance capacity of places of worship
Starting on May 9th, each region must again follow the normal legal procedure to be able to impose such restrictions on its territory:
→ the regional government defines what they want to enforce
→ the project is submitted to the High Court of the region, which can approve it or not
→ if the project is approved, the measures are enforced
→ if the project is not approved, the measures can’t be enforced but the government can appeal to the Supreme Court of Spain, that holds the final decision to approve the measures or not
→ if the project is approved, the measures are enforced
→ if the project is not approved, the measures can’t be enforced at all
Note: other restrictions fall under regional jurisdiction and are not reassessed by the end of the state of alarm, like the capacity limitations for accommodations and food services

Measures announced by the reginal governments:
Sources: official announcements delivered by regional governments:
Andalucia – Aragon – Asturias – Canarias – Cantabria** – Castilla La Mancha – Castilla y Leon – Cataluña – Extremadura – Galicia*** – La Rioja – Madrid – Murcia – Navarra* – Pais Vasco – Valencia
* In the case of Navarra: some measure are still to be allowed by the High Court of the region. Until this decision is made public, curfew and gathering limitations are ongoing. The High Court released its decision: curfew is cancelled and gathering limitations are continued
** In the case of Cantabria: the region has no specific plan, the measures allowed by the state of alarm simply come to an end
*** In the case of Galicia: some measure are still to be allowed by the High Court of the region. Until this decision is made public, municipal lockdowns, curfew and gathering limitations are ongoing. The High Court released its decision: all measures have been approved

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region but warning, some municipalities can still be in lockdown!
Some measurees still need to be allowed by the High Court: to be continued…
3-phases plan to transit out of the state of alarm: it depends on the vaccination campaign and the sanitary situation in the municipalities (that are split into 4 risk levels); each phase brings public life a bit more to normal: opening schedules and capacity of shops, accommodations and food services)
From May 9th, stabilization phase; from June 1st, advanced phase; from June 21st, normalization phase
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures appy.
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia / reference document / map of lockdowns and measures (check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Aragon adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region but warning, some municipalities can still be in lockdown!
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon / reference document / list of municipalities in lockdown

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Asturias adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region but warning, some municipalities can still be in lockdown!
System 4+: municipalities are organized depending on their sanitary situation, from 1-4 and 4+ risk
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Primitivo, del Salvador
Source: Junta de Asturias: decree of reference for risk levels 1-4 and risk level 4+ / map of the situation and restrictions (tab « mapa medidas »)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Canarias adjusts its restrictions
Curfew has been denied by the High Court
Gathering limitations are continued
System of levels of alert: island are organized depending on their sanitary situation, from 1-4 risk
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Camino de Gran Canarias
Source: Junta de Canarias: alert levels by islands / restrictions by alert levels / information for travelers

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cantabria adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Viejo, Vadiniense
Source: Junta de Cantabria (reference document)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Castilla y Leon modifies its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Vasco, Viejo, Vadiniense, del Salvador, de Lana, de Madrid, Levante, de la Plata, Invierno, Sanabrés
Source: Junta de Castilla y Leon (measures that apply: “Guía de aplicación por niveles de alerta, Posterior al estado de alarma” )

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Castilla La Mancha adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Castilla-La Mancha

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 24 2021
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Warning, gatherings are still limited: 6 people (private and public places)
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region but warning, some municipalities can still be in lockdown!
Level of alert of the region: level 1
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, del Sur
Source: Junta de Extremadura

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 22nd 2021
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region but warning, some municipalities can still be in lockdown!
Differentiated municipal lockdown still ongoing, according to restriction levels: maximal, high, medium, medium-low.
Mobility: free within the region except for municipality in maximal risk level (in lockdown)
Gatherings: in municipalities in high/medium/medium-low restriction levels, limited to 6 people (outside, private and public places) or 4 people (inside private and public places) and prohibited from 1am-6am (except people from the same household). In municipalities in maximal restriction level, limited to people from the same household (everywhere)
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia: end of the restrictions allowed by the state of alarm / new restrictions (allowed by the High Court, see here) / map of restrictions by municipalities (check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of La Rioja adjusts its risk level to level 3, effective until further notice
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Level of alert of the region: level3, some municipalities are in level 3 enhanced (restrictions are tighter, but no lockdown)
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, del Ebro, Interior-Vasco-Via Bayona
Sources: Junta de La Rioja: decree / reference document / infography: level of alert and restrictions

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions.
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region but warning, some municipalities can still be in lockdown!
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 20 2021
Regional lockdown is lifted: mobility is free within the region
Warning! Some measures still need to be allowed by the High Court. Until this decision is made public, curfew and gathering limitations are ongoing
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Francés , Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Murcia adjusts its restrictions
Regional lockdown and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: Sureste
Source: Junta de Murcia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Pais Vasco adjusts its restrictions
Regional, provincial and municipal lockdowns and curfew are lifted: mobility is free within the region
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos:del Norte, Vasco, Viejo
Source: Junta de Pais Vasco

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 24 2021
Regional lockdown is lifted: mobility is free within the region
Warning! Curfew continues from midnight to 6am and gatherings are limited to 10 people
Sanitary measures that limit public life: opening schedule and capacity of shops, accommodations, food services and touristic/cultural places. Rather than researching details of those measures for each regions (they change regularly!), I suggest you to simply keep in mind you will have access to limited options, to organize your Camino accordingly and to see on site what measures apply.
Affects the Caminos: de Lana et Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

May 7 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura adjusts its restrictions
The regional lockdown is lifted
Curfew is adjusteed from May 7-9: it’s now midnight-6am
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions
The regional lockdown continues until May 9th. Free mobility within the region but some municipalities in lockdown
Curfew on May 8 is extended until midnight
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Source: Junta de Andalucia: reference document / amendment / map of lockdowns and measures

May 6 2021

The European Council updates and releases recommendations on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries to the EU.
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a global heath situation similar or better than the EU’s; a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 15 days; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Israel, Australia, New-Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, China (if reciprocity).
Warning! Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
*Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still denied entry in the UE
Source: European Council

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, Cantabria, Castilla La Mancha, Cataluña, Ceuta, Madrid, Melilla, Navarra, País Vasco, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

May 3rd 2021

In France, the government starts its plan to lift restrictions: 4 stages planned from May 3rd to June 30 2021. Under condition, depends on the situation in each département. May be adapted if the situation worsen.
Stage 1, May 3rd: lockdown is lifted. Free mobility across the country, mobility form not required anymore. Curfew is continued from 7pm to 6am, curfew waivers are still mandatory. From this date, the Chemins in France are fully accessible again
Stage 2, May 19: curfew is changed: from 9pm to 6am, waiver mandatory. Reopening of shops, terraces, museums, with limited capacity
Stage 3, June 9: curfew is changed: from 11pm to 6am, waiver mandatory. Reopening of cafés and restaurants (inside)
Stage 4, June 30: curfew ends
Sources: Gouvernement Covid / Ministère de l’intérieur (curfew waiver)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 9 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions.
No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until May 9th 2021
Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

May 1st 2021

Portugal adjusts its requirements for entries by land and air, effective until May 16 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 150 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only (see below, appendix 2 from document)
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by land and air and SEF: registration form

In Portugal, the government adjusts the measures that apply within the country
The Caminhos are accessible and accommodations can open
The state of emergency is replaced by the state of calamity
The plan to lift restrictions in a differentiated way continues. Started on March 15 and planned until May 3rd 2021, with an evaluation of the situation every 15 days
Municipalities are in different phases depending on their Covid situation (see link below)
Overview of the measures affecting the Caminhos: (details in link below)
Phase 1 (since March 15), public life starts to resume
Phase 2 (since April 5), cultural places (museums, monuments) and terraces start to reopen and outdoor activities are allowed (in groups up to 4 people)
Phase 3 (since April 19), reopening of all stores, restaurants, cafes and outdoor activities allowed (in groups up to 6 people)
Phase 4 (from May 1st), outdoor activities allowed without restrictions for groups
More details on the relaxation of restrictions in the link below
Restrictions and controls at the land border of Portugal-Spain end.
→ Warning! Entry in Portugal is still subject to restrictions
Source: Estamos On

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April 29 2021

The European Parliament adopts the Digital Green Certificate regulation.
Source: European Parliament / European Commission (about the DGC)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 9 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Free mobility between provinces; some municipalities in lockdown (see map in the link below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia: text of reference / amendment / map of lockdowns and restrictions

April 26 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions.
No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until May 3rd or 9th 2021, depending of the area
Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 3rd 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia changes its restrictions, effective until May 9 2021 at least. Regional lockdown extended; free mobility within the region
Public gatherings limited to 6 people
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

April 23rd 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 8 2021 at least.
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of La Rioja reevaluates the risk level of the region: level 4, effective until further notice
Lockdown of the region; gathering limited to 6 people.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, del Ebro, Interior-Vasco-Via bayona
Source: Junta de La Rioja: decree / document of reference / infographics of the restrictions based on risk levels

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 29 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map in the link below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia: text of reference / amendment / map of lockdowns and restrictions

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 9 2021 at least. Regional lockdown; some municipalities in lockdown too
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

April 21st 2021

The AMCS publishes a map of the current restrictions along the Caminos Francés and Aragonés. Updates every Tuesday
Source: AMCS

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances making registration mandatory upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, Castilla y León, Cataluña, Ceuta, Madrid, Melilla, Navarra, País Vasco, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

April 19 2021

In Portugal, the government adjusts the country’s plan to lift restrictions, planned from March 15 to May 3rd 2021, with an evaluation of the situation every 15 days
The state of emergency is ongoing
The plan is now differentiated: municipalities are in different phases depending on their Covid situation: 10 municipalities remain in phase 1 or 2, the rest of the country moves on to phase 3
Overview of the measures affecting the Caminhos:
Phase 1 (since March 15), public life starts to resume
Phase 2 (since April 5), cultural places (museums, monuments) and terraces start to reopen and outdoor activities are allowed (in groups up to 4 people)
Phase 3 (since April 19), reopening of all stores, restaurants, cafes and outdoor activities allowed (in groups up to 6 people)
Phase 4 (from May 3rd), outdoor activities allowed without restrictions for groups
More details on the relaxation of restrictions in the link below
Source: Estamos On / map of phases depending on the municipality (red=phase 1, orange=phase 2, grey=phase 3)

Portugal also adjusts its requirements for entries by air, effective until April 30 2021
Entry allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 150 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only (see below, appendix 2 from document “entry by air”)
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document “entry by air”) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by air and SEF: registration form

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions.
No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until April 26 or May 3rd 2021, depending of the area
Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

April 17 2021

Spain restricts passage and re-establishes controls at the border with Portugal until at least May 1st 2021.
May enter Spain: Spanish citizens (under conditions) and residents and their families; citizens and residents of the UE/associated countries, for essential reasons or transit through Spain.
This measure applies in addition to those existing in Portugal and Galicia: the passage of pilgrims between Spain and Portugal is all the more prohibited.
Source: Official Journal of the State of Spain

April 16 2021

Portugal renews the state of emergency, effective for 15 more days (until April 30 2021)
Source: Official Journal of Portugal

Portugal also adjusts its requirements for entries by air, effective until April 18 2021
allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 150 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only (see below, appendix 2 from document “entry by air”)
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document “entry by air”) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by air and SEF: registration form

Portugal also adjusts its requirements for entries by land, effective until April 30 2021
Cross-border traffic suspended without an essential reason
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document “entry by land”) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by land and SEF: registration form

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cantabria adjusts its restrictions, effective until the end of the state of alarm (May 9 2021). Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; free mobility within the region.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Viejo, Vadiniense
Source: Junta de Cantabria

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 26nd 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all municipalities
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

April 12 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia changes its restrictions, effective until April 25 2021 at least. Regional lockdown extended; free mobility within the region
Public gatherings limited to 6 people
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

April 10 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Aragon adjusts its restrictions, effective until May 9 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region, free mobility within the region
Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 22 2021 at least.
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

April 9 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 23 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map in the link below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia: text of reference / amendment / map of lockdown and restrictions

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 19 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all municipalities
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 22 2021 at least. Regional lockdown; some municipalities in lockdown too
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

April 7 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Asturias, Cataluña, Ceuta, Madrid, Melilla, Navarra, País Vasco. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

April 5 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions.
No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until April 12 or 19 2021, depending of the area
Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

April 3rd 2021

France adjusts its restrictions, effective from 7pm and for 4 weeks (May 3rd 2021)
The new “reinforced containment measures” apply to all of France
Mobility is restricted: curfew continues from 7pm to 6am; all type of mobility is allowed with 10km of one’s home (no authorization form required but you should be able to present a proof of adress); ban on non-essential mobility beyond the 10km radius and between regions (authrisation form mandatory otherwise; exceptions don’t apply to the Chemin)
Sources: Gouvernement Covid / Geoportail (calculating the 10km radius) / Ministère de l’intérieur (curfew and mobility forms)

Spain restricts passage and re-establishes controls at the border with Portugal until at least April 16 2021.
May enter Spain: Spanish citizens (under conditions) and residents and their families; citizens and residents of the UE/associated countries, for essential reasons or transit through Spain.
This measure applies in addition to those existing in Portugal and Galicia: the passage of pilgrims between Spain and Portugal is all the more prohibited.
Source: Official Journal of the State of Spain

April 1st 2021

Portugal renews the state of emergency, effective for 15 more days (until April 15 2021)
Source: Official Journal of Portugal

Portugal also adjusts its entry requirements, effective until April 15 2021
Entry by air: allowed for travelers from the EU/associated countries/authorized third countries. Warning! Limitations below apply!
Every traveler older than 2 years old, both nationals or foreigners, must present a proof of negative test, done 72h prior entry
For travelers coming from countries with 150 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only (see below, appendix 2 from document “entry by air”)
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: essential travel only; mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document “entry by air”) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Entry by land: cross-border traffic suspended without an essential reason
For travelers coming from countries with 500 cases for 100,000 people during the 14 previous days: mandatory 15 days quarantine at home or at a place designated by the Portuguese authorities (see below, appendix 1 from document “entry by land”) and mandatory registration to the authorities (online, see link below)
Sources: Official journal of Portugal: entry by air / entry by land and SEF: registration form

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March 30 2021

Spain strengthen entry requirements, for travelers coming by land from high risk zones of France (at the moment = all of France) and until the government announces the end of the crisis
All traveler older than 6 years old must be able to present a Covid-negative diagnostic proof (PCR, TMA or other), done 72h prior entry
Applies to any entry by land: by car, train, bus, foot, etc.
Risk zones are the ones identified by the ECDC: zones in dark red, red, orange and grey (at the moment = all of France)
Exception only for transporters, trans-border workers and people living next to the border (in this case, mobility allowed without a test within 30km of their home)
Source: Official journal of the state of Spain / Re-Open Europa (map of risk zones)

March 29 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 9 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region; limited mobility within the region
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions. No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until April 5 or 12 2021, depending of the area
Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

March 27 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Pais Vasco adjusts its restrictions, effective for 20 days at least (April 12 2021).
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason. Free mobility within the region.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Vasco, Viejo
Source: Junta de Pais Vasco

March 26 2021

In Spain, special restrictions apply from March 26 to April 9 for the Holy Week and Easter
Lockdown of all regions (except the Canarias and Baleares islands)
Curfew from 11pm to 6am
Gathering limited to 4 people (public places, interior); 6 people (public places, exterior); people from the same household (private places)
Source: Official Journal of Spain

In Portugal, ban on mobility between municipalities from March 26 to April 5 2021, for vacations and weekend of Easter
Source: Estamos On

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions.
Curfew continues from 7pm to 6am to all of metropolitan France. Mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential mobility only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)(find it via the link below)
Lockdown continues for the 16 départements that were closed on March 20 (for 4 weeks, until April 16): Paris (75), Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78), Essonne (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Val-de-Marne (94), Val-d’Oise (95), Aisne (02), Nord (59), Oise (60), Pas-de-Calais (62), Somme (80), Eure (27), Seine-Maritime (76), Alpes-Maritimes (06)
3 new départements in lockdown (for 4 weeks, until April 16): Aube (10), Nièvre (58), Rhône (69)
Lockdown rules: ban on inter-region mobility without essential reason; mobility allowed for non essential reasons within 10km of residence (no time limit but mandatory authorization form: find it via the link below); essential shop only can open. Affects the following départements:
Affects the Paris-Tours and Vézelay route and secondary itineraries in these départements.
Source: Service public / Authorization form for curfew + lockdown / Dossier familial (visual map)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 9 2021 at least.
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

March 23 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Asturias, Cataluña, Ceuta, Madrid, Melilla, País Vasco. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.
Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

March 20 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions.
Curfew is modified, now from 7pm to 6am to all of metropolitan France. Mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential mobility only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)(find it via the link below)
16 départements are in lockdown for 4 weeks (April 16): ban on inter-region mobility without essential reason; mobility allowed for non essential reasons within 10km of residence (no time limit but mandatory authorization form: find it via the link below); essential shop only can open. Affects the following départements: Paris (75), Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78), Essonne (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Val-de-Marne (94), Val-d’Oise (95), Aisne (02), Nord (59), Oise (60), Pas-de-Calais (62), Somme (80), Eure (27), Seine-Maritime (76), Alpes-Maritimes (06). Affects the Paris-Tours route and secondary itineraries in these départements.
Source: Service public / Authorization form for curfew + lockdown / Le Parisien (map)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Aragon adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 9 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region, free mobility within the region
Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon

March 19 2021

In Portugal, ban on mobility between municipalities from March 19 at 8pm to March 22nd at 5am, for Saint Joseph’s Day
Source: Estamos On

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective without an end-date, to be regularly reevaluated (normally on Tuesdays and Fridays)
The regional lockdown continues
Differentiated municipal lockdown, according to risk levels: maximal, high, medium, medium-low. Free mobility within the region except for municipality in maximal risk level (in lockdown)
Restrictions of social and public life: curfew; gatherings are limited; albergues can reopen
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia (new decrees are published twice a week with a new list for municipalities: just check on mobility status with the next link) / map of restrictions by municipalities (warning, a bit of delay between measure and page update, check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 9 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map in the link below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia / map of lockdown and restrictions

March 17 2021

In Spain, special restrictions apply from March 17-21 for Saint Joseph’s holidays
Lockdown of the following regions: Valencia, País Vasco, Navarra, Murcia, Madrid, Galicia, Extremadura
Curfew from 11pm to 6am
Gathering limited to 4 people (public places, interior); 6 people (public places, exterior); people from the same household (private places)
Source: Official Journal of Spain

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cantabria adjusts its restrictions, effective until April 16 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; free mobility within the region.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Viejo, Vadiniense
Source: Junta de Cantabria

March 16 2021

Spain restricts passage and re-establishes controls at the border with Portugal until at least April 6 2021. May enter Spain: Spanish citizens (under conditions) and residents and their families; citizens and residents of the UE/associated countries, for essential reasons or transit through Spain.
This measure applies in addition to those existing in Portugal and Galicia: the passage of pilgrims between Spain and Portugal is all the more prohibited.
Source: Official Journal of the State of Spain

March 15 2021

In Portugal, the government is implementing the country’s plan to lift restrictions, supposed to take from March 15 to May 3rd 2021, with an evaluation of the situation every 15 days (and possible adjustments)
The state of emergency is extended (March 17-31st at least)
Duty to remain home continues until Easter included
Mobility is prohibited between municipalities from March 19 at 8 pm to March 22nd at 5 am and from March 26 to April 5
Portuguese residents are once again allowed to leave the country
Overview of the measures affecting the Caminhos: from March 15, public life starts to resume; from April 5, cultural places (museums, monuments) and terraces start to reopen and outdoor activities are allowed (in groups up to 4 people); from April 19, reopening of all stores, restaurants, cafes and outdoor activities allowed (in groups up to 6 people); from May 3rd, outdoor activities allowed without restrictions for groups
More details on the relaxation of restrictions in the link below
Source: Estamos On

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective without an end-date, to be regularly reevaluated
The regional lockdown continues
Differentiated municipal lockdown, according to risk levels. Maximal level of restrictions: individual municipal lockdown (entry/exit from the municipal territory prohibited except for essential motives; mobility allowed within the municipality only). High level of restrictions: multi-municipalities lockdown (entry/exit from each sanitary area prohibited, except for essential motives; mobility allowed with each sanitary area only). Medium level of restrictions: lockdown lifted (mobility allowed between municipalities of the same level of restrictions)
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living together, albergues can reopen (at 30% capacity)
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia: text of reference / amendment / map of restrictions by municipalities (warning, a bit of delay between measure and page update, check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of La Rioja reevaluates the risk level of the region: level 3, effective until further notice
Lockdown of the region; gathering limited to 6 people.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, del Ebro, Interior-Vasco-Via bayona
Source: Junta de La Rioja: decree / document of reference / infographics of the restrictions based on risk levels

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 29 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region; free mobility within the region
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions. No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to 1 areas and effective until March 29 2021.
Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia changes its restrictions, effective until April 12 2021 at least. Regional lockdown extended; free mobility within the region
Public gatherings limited to 4 people
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura enforces new restrictions, effective until April 9 2021 at least. Regional lockdown; some municipalities in lockdown too
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

March 13 2021

In France, the Pilgrim’s Office in Saint Jean Pied de Port announces it will remain close until May at least. A hotline is available; reopening date subject to changes
Source: Facebook page of the office

In France, Nice and the Alpes Maritimes enforce a lockdown on March 13-14 from 6am to 6pm. Mobility without essential reason is prohibited
In the Alpes Maritimes, increased border control, ban on public drinking. Affects the Via Aurelia
Source: Service Public

March 12 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions.
Entry in France become possible for some more countries: (find details on the link below or the part dedicated to France)
⊗ Entry allowed for tourism, with proof of negative PCR test + travel form + agreement to conditions: from the UE/associated countries + Australia, South Korea, Israel, Japan, New-Zealand, the UK, Singapore
⊗ Entry prohibited for tourism: from all countries not mentioned above
Sources: Ministère de l’intérieur: curfew pass form / modalities and travel form and France Diplomacie

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective without an end-date, to be regularly reevaluated
The regional lockdown continues
Differentiated municipal lockdown, according to risk levels. Level of maximal restrictions: individual municipal lockdown (entry/exit from the municipal territory prohibited except for essential motives; mobility allowed within the municipality only). Level of high restrictions: multi-municipalities lockdown (entry/exit from each sanitary area prohibited, except for essential motives; mobility allowed with each sanitary area only). Level of medium restrictions: lockdown lifted (mobility allowed between municipalities of the same level of restrictions)
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living together
New: albergues can reopen (at 30% capacity)
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia: text of reference / amendment / map of restrictions by municipalities (warning, a bit of delay between measure and page update, check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 25 2021 at least.
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra: text of reference / amendment

March 9 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Pais Vasco adjusts its restrictions, effective for 20 days at least (March 28 2021).
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason. Free mobility within the region.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Vasco, Viejo
Source: Junta de Pais Vasco

March 8 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective without an end-date, to be regularly reevaluated
The regional lockdown continues
Differentiated municipal lockdown, according to risk levels. Level of maximal restrictions: individual municipal lockdown (entry/exit from the municipal territory prohibited except for essential motives; mobility allowed within the municipality only). Level of high restrictions: multi-municipalities lockdown (entry/exit from each sanitary area prohibited, except for essential motives; mobility allowed with each sanitary area only). Level of medium restrictions: lockdown lifted (mobility allowed between municipalities of the same level of restrictions)
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living together, closure of accommodations and restaurants, closure of essential shops at 6pm
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia / map of restrictions by municipalities (warning, a bit of delay between measure and page update, check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 15 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all its municipalities
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluña

March 6 2021

In France, the département of Pas-de-Calais is in lockdown every weekend of March
Ban on non essential mobility from Saturdays at 6am to Sundays at 6pm. Affects the Chemins in the département
Specific measures can be taken by local authorities elsewhere in France; 23 départements are under enhanced surveillance
Source: Service Public

March 5 2021

In France, Dunkerque and the Alpes Maritimes enforce a lockdown from March 5 at 6pm to March 8 at 6am. Mobility without essential reason is prohibited (see where in the link below)
In the Alpes Maritimes, increased border control, ban on public drinking. Affects the Via Aurelia
Source: Service Public

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Aragón, Asturias, Cataluña, Ceuta, Madrid, Melilla, País Vasco. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which France, Portugal, the UK.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective without an end-date, to be regularly reevaluated
The regional lockdown continues
Differentiated municipal lockdown, according to risk levels. Level of maximal restrictions: individual municipal lockdown (entry/exit from the municipal territory prohibited except for essential motives; mobility allowed within the municipality only). Level of high restrictions: multi-municipalities lockdown (entry/exit from each sanitary area prohibited, except for essential motives; mobility allowed with each sanitary area only). Level of medium restrictions: lockdown lifted (mobility allowed between municipalities of the same level of restrictions)
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living together, closure of accommodations and restaurants, closure of essential shops at 6pm
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia / map of restrictions by municipalities (warning, a bit of delay between measure and page update, check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 19 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map in the link below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia / map of lockdown and restrictions

March 2nd 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Aragon adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 19 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region, the provinces and some municipalities.
Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon: document of reference / amendement

March 1st 2021

Spain restricts passage and re-establishes controls at the border with Portugal until at least March 16 2021. May enter Spain: Spanish citizens (under conditions) and residents and their families; citizens and residents of the UE/associated countries, for essential reasons or transit through Spain.
This measure applies in addition to those existing in Portugal and Galicia: the passage of pilgrims between Spain and Portugal is all the more prohibited.
Source: Official Journal of the State of Spain

In Portugal, the government reevaluates restrictions in place, effective until March 16 2021 at least.
The state of emergency is extended, classification of municipalities as well: division into 4 levels of pandemic severity, each with specific restrictions: risk zones that are moderate, high, very high and extremely high.
National lockdown extended as well: mobility for essential reasons only! Ban on mobility on weekends, from Fridays 8pm to Mondays 5am
In addition, Portuguese residents are forbidden to leave the country, except for essential reasons. Borders remain open
Sources: Estamos On (detail of the measures) / Health Ministry (map)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 8 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all its municipalities
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Cataluñia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia changes its restrictions, effective until March 14 2021 at least. Regional lockdown extended
Public gatherings limited to 4 people
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions. No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until March 8 or 15 2021 depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

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February 27 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 5 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia / map of lockdown and restrictions

February 26 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective without an end-date, to be regularly reevaluated
The regional lockdown continues
Differentiated municipal lockdown, according to risk levels. Level of maximal restrictions: individual municipal lockdown (entry/exit from the municipal territory prohibited except for essential motives; mobility allowed within the municipality only). Level of high restrictions: multi-municipalities lockdown (entry/exit from each sanitary area prohibited, except for essential motives; mobility allowed with each sanitary area only). Level of medium restrictions: lockdown lifted (mobility allowed between municipalities of the same level of restrictions)
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living together, closure of accommodations and restaurants, closure of essential shops at 6pm
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia / map of restrictions by municipalities (warning, a bit of delay between measure and page update, check the update date!)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 11 2021 at least.
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

In France, Dunkerque and the Alpes Maritimes enforce a lockdown from February 26 at 6pm to March 1st at 6am. Mobility without essential reason is prohibited (see where in the link below)
In the Alpes Maritimes, increased border control, ban on public drinking. Affects the Via Aurelia
Source: Service Public

February 23rd 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, Asturias, Castilla y León, Ceuta, Comunidad Valenciana, Madrid, Melilla, País Vasco. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which France, Portugal, the UK.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

February 22nd 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of La Rioja adjusts its restrictions, effective until reevaluation of the risk level of the region, currently at level 4.
Lockdown of the region; gathering limited to 6 people.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, del Ebro, Interior-Vasco-Via bayona
Source: Junta de La Rioja: decree / document of reference / infographics of the restrictions based on risk levels

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 1st 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all its municipalities
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Catalonia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions. No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until March 1st or 8 2021 depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

February 17 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 3rd 2021 at least
The regional lockdown continues; all municipalities are classified as maximal-risk areas, so also in lockdown
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living toghether, closure of accommodations and restaurants, closure of essential shops at 6pm
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia: decree of reference / amendment

February 16 2021

In France, the government extends the state of emergency, effective until June 1st 2021 at least.
Source: Légifrance

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra adjusts its restrictions, effective until February 25 2021 at least.
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

February 15 2021

In Portugal, the government reevaluates restrictions in place, effective until March 1st 2021 at least.
The state of emergency is extended, classification of municipalities as well: division into 4 levels of pandemic severity, each with specific restrictions: risk zones that are moderate, high, very high and extremely high.
National lockdown extended as well: mobility for essential reasons only! Ban on mobility on weekends, from Fridays 8pm to Mondays 5am
In addition, Portuguese residents are forbidden to leave the country, except for essential reasons. Borders remain open
Sources: Estamos On (detail of the measures) / Health Ministry (map)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Pais Vasco adjusts its restrictions, effective for 20 days at least (March 6 2021).
Regional lockdown: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Lockdown as well for municipalities, with exceptions. The one that may concern pilgrims (no official statement): mobility between municipalities allowed to pursue outdoor sport practices
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Vasco, Viejo
Source: Junta de Pais Vasco

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, effective until February 27 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Sources: Junta de Andalucia: reference / amendment / map of lockdown and restrictions

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cantabria adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 17 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; free mobility within the region.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Viejo, Vadiniense
Source: Junta de Cantabria

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions. No regional lockdown
Lockdowns are limited to various areas and effective until February 22 or March 1st 2021 depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns).
Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Caminos: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

February 12 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura adjusts its restrictions, effective until February 18 2021 at least. Some municipalities are in lockdown
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia changes its restrictions, effective until March 1st 2021 at least. Regional lockdown extended
Municipalities of more than 50,000 inhabitants are in lockdown too: on weekends, from Fridays at 3pm to Mondays at 6am; plus on holidays, from 3pm the previous day to 6 am the next day
Public gatherings limited to 2 people
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

February 10 2021

Spain restricts passage and re-establishes controls at the border with Portugal until at least March 1st, 2021. May enter Spain: Spanish citizens (under conditions) and residents and their families; citizens and residents of the UE/associated countries, for essential reasons or transit through Spain.
This measure applies in addition to those existing in Portugal and Galicia: the passage of pilgrims between Spain and Portugal is all the more prohibited.
Source: Official Journal of the State of Spain

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Aragon adjusts its restrictions, effective until March 4 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region, the provinces and some municipalities.
Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon

February 9 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, La Rioja, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Ceuta, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, Madrid, Melilla, Murcia, País Vasco. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Portugal, the UK.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

In France, the National Assembly votes the extension of the state of emergency until June st, 2021. Warning, the procedure is not yet finalized and therefore, is neither official nor effective.
Source: National Assembly

February 8 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cataluña extends its restrictions until February 22nd 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all its municipalities
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Catalonia

February 6 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Extremadura extends its restrictions until February 12 2021 at least. All municipalities are in lockdown
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

February 1st 2021

The European Council adopts recommendation for new travel restriction in the EU.
A new level of risk area (dark red) is added to the preexisting ones (green, orange, red, grey). It signals areas where the virus is circulating at very high level (500 per 100 000 people or more for 14-day period), including because of more infectious strains of the Covid. Reminder: this color coding is used by the ECDC to issue report on the situation in EU areas and travel recommendation, as on official EU website Re-open Europa
Member states should discourage all non-essential travel to red and dark red areas, while at the same time seeking to avoid disruptions to essential travel
Member states should enforce some form of control for travelers coming from risk areas, like tests, quarantines, self-isolation, etc.
Source: European Council

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia adjusts its restrictions, ongoing until February 15 2021 at least. Regional lockdown is extended: entry and exit impossible unless essential reason
Lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities extended as well (see map below)
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Source: Junta de Andalucia: reference / amendment / map of lockdown and restrictions

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid adjusts its restrictions. Lockdowns are limited to various areas and extended until February 8 or 15 depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns). Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Camino: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

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January 31st 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions.
Curfew is extended, still from 6pm to 6am to the all of metropolitan France. Mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential mobility only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)(find it via the link below)
Entry in France become a lot more strict: (find details on the link below or the part dedicated to France)
⊗ From the UE/associated countries: entry allowed, with proof of negative PCR test + travel form + agreement to conditions
⊗ From authorized third country: entry prohibited for tourism
⊗ From non-authorized third country or for travelers who were in those countries within the 30 previous days: entry prohibited for tourism
⊗ From the UK: entry prohibited for tourism
Sources: Ministère de l’intérieur: curfew pass form / modalities and travel form

Spain restricts passage and re-establishes controls at the border with Portugal until at least February 10, 2021. May enter Spain: Spanish citizens (under conditions) and residents and their families; citizens and residents of the UE/associated countries, for essential reasons or transit through Spain.
This measure applies in addition to those existing in Portugal and Galicia: the passage of pilgrims between Spain and Portugal is all the more prohibited.
Source: Official Journal of the State of Spain

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

January 28 2021

The European Council updates and releases recommendations on lifting restrictions for non-essential travel from third countries to the EU.
Restrictions are lifted for countries: that have a global heath situation similar or better than the EU’s; a number of cases stable or decreasing over the last 15 days; a crisis management that is considered trustworthy and efficient.
The following countries are thus suggested to be granted entry in the EU*: Australia, New-Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, China (if reciprocity).
Warning! Each state is free to maintain entry restriction to the countries mentioned in the list. Each state is also free to design its own entry conditions and/or complementary restrictions.
*Residents of the countries that are not mentioned are still denied entry in the UE
Source: European Council

In Portugal, the government reevaluates restrictions in place, meant to be until February 14 2021
The state of emergency is extended, classification of municipalities as well: division into 4 levels of pandemic severity, each with specific restrictions: risk zones that are moderate, high, very high and extremely high.
National lockdown extended as well: mobility for essential reasons only! Ban on mobility on weekends, from Fridays 8pm to Mondays 5am
In addition, Portuguese residents are forbidden to leave the country, except for essential reasons. Borders remain open
Sources: Estamos On (detail of the measures) / Health Ministry (map)

In Spain, all municipalities of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura are in lockdown until February 3rd 2021 at least.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

January 27 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia modifies its restrictions, until February 17 2021 at least
The regional lockdown continues; all municipalities are classified as maximal-risk areas, so also in lockdown
Severe restrictions of social and public life: curfew (10pm-6am), gatherings limited to people living toghether, closure of accommodations and restaurants, closure of essential shops at 6pm
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia

January 25 2021

In Spain, lockdown is extended for the Autonomous Community of Pais Vasco for 20 days at least (February 14 2021). Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason. Warning! Lockdown as well for the provinces and all municipalities.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Vasco, Viejo
Source: Junta de Pais Vasco

In Spain, lockdown is extended for the Autonomous Community of Cataluña, until February 7 2021 at least. Lockdown of all municipalities as well.
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Catalonia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid modifies its restrictions. Lockdowns are limited to various areas and extended until February 1st or 8 depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns). Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Affects the Camino: de Madrid, de Lana
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

January 24 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia changes its restrictions, effective until February 15 2021 at least. Regional lockdown extended
Municipalities of more than 50,000 inhabitants are in lockdown too: on weekends, from Fridays at 3pm to Mondays at 6am; plus on holidays, from 3pm the previous day to 6 am the next day
Public gatherings limited to 2 people
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia (and correction of errors)

January 22nd 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of La Rioja adjusts its restrictions until February 23rd 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region and all municipalities. Gathering limited to member of the same home.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, del Ebro, Interior-Vasco-Via bayona
Source: Junta de La Rioja

January 21st 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28 2021, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Andalucía, Aragón, La Rioja, Baleares, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Cataluña, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, Madrid, Melilla, Murcia. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Portugal, Switzerland, the UK.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.
Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

In Spain, all municipalities of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura are in lockdown until February 3rd 2021 at least.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

January 19 2021 bis

The European Commission adopts recommendations to strengthen measure against the pandemic and to coordinate actions between member States
The recommendation is to: accelerate the vaccination process and “continue to apply physical distancing, limit social contacts, fight disinformation, coordinate travel restrictions, ramp up testing, and increase contact tracing and genome sequencing to face up to the risk from new variants of the virus”
Source: European Commission

January 19 2021: a fake news birth and analysis

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is holding the 113th session of its Executive Council in Madrid. As a representative of the country hosting this meeting, the Spanish President Pedro Sánchez delivers a speech. This one, wrongly reported by the press, gives birth to a fake news that spread widely in pilgrim communities:
“Spain Won’t Welcome Tourists Until ‘The End Of The Summer'” (in EuroWeekly for example).

So, TRUE OR FALSE?
Short answer: FALSE, NOTHING like that has been decided at State level. The right or not to enter Spain for tourism and relevant modalities have not changed with this speech!
At state level, Spain is already open to international tourism at the time of the speech (since 1 July 2020 for EU countries/associated countries/authorized third countries!), with the exception of non-authorized third countries
It’s currently the restrictions enforced by each region that prohibit access to almost all of Spain, not the State!
(Find details of the current travel conditions in the section dedicated to Spain)

So where does the idea that Spain doesn’t want tourists come from?
Context: The UNWTO’s Executive Council’s purpose is to observe the state of international tourism, discuss the impact of the pandemic on world tourism, study possible solutions to revive tourism in a safe way (travel arrangements, tests, vaccines, etc.) and make relevant recommendations, which will be implemented by member states.
Sánchez’s speech took place in this context: it was meant to present Spain’s recovery plan for tourism and to position itself as a world-leading country in tourism recovery and innovation.
(Listen to nearly allo fo the speech on this page – a few minutes of introduction are missing- Time: ~15 minutes, in Spanish)
Quotes of interest, what was really said: (at about 10’10”-10’53” of the video)
⊗ “Only mass vaccination will open the way to the normality we all desire”.
⊗ “Our national strategy includes working to vaccinate at the highest possible rate, to reach 70% of the immunized population by the end of the summer“.
⊗ “This national strategy will allow Spain to be progressively better prepared to welcome international tourists“.
Headlines’ magic and birth of the idea: Have you ever heard the sophism “All cats die. Socrates is dead. Therefore Socrates is a cat”? That’s about what happened here… The same kind of logic allowed to put together the sentences underlined above to tinker and create a new piece of information… that’s perfectly sensationalist. We know what happend next, the news created a buzz and went around at top speed in pilgrim communities…

Well, that logic isn’t too crazy, what confirms that it’s a fake news?
The context of the speech: it was not an official statement for a new national measure, but an intervention as a guest at a UNWTO summit.
The absence of change in current measures: tourism is still allowed at a state level; the list of countries allowed to travel to Spain for non-essential reasons is also still the same, as well as the relevent modalities/restrictions
Other parts of the same speech: Sánchez never syas anything about a ban on tourism, quite the contrary: he insists on the measures already implemented by Spain to allow safe international tourism. For example, from the same video:
⊗ “Spain is leading the way for the revival of international tourism, working actively to solve the problem of international mobility, which is at the root of the crisis in the sector” (8’30”-8’50”)
⊗ “To solve this problem, Spain is implementing various initiatives to facilitate international and national travel” (9’17”-9’30”)
⊗ “For example, […] since November, travellers coming from other countries must present, in our country, a proof of negative diagnosis” (9’27”-10’10”)
The official communiqué reporting the intervention does not mention any new ban on tourism, nor a date for the reopening of tourism at state level (logically, since it was not prohibited at the time of the speech, except for third countries…).
An intervention of the Minister for Tourism Reyes Maroto, 3 days later (January 22nd, 2021), which reaffirms that Spain hopes that international tourism will resume as soon as possible, namely from the end of spring. Find the official communiqué of this declaration on this page
The situation of non-authorized third countries: the logic of an opening of tourism at the end of the summer makes the most sense when applied to these countries. However, there is no guarantee that they will be able to travel freely at that time. This decision depends above all on the health situation in each of these countries and on travel agreements decided by the EU. It has little to do with the State of Spain and the progress of its vaccination campaign.

Conclusion:
What has changed: NOTHING, right of entry for tourism in Spain and the relevant modalities are still the same following this speech.
Warning! Independently of this speech which has not changed anything to date, it’s impossible to know what the coming months will bring: the current measures can change at any time.
Also, the fact that tourism is legal at state level doesn’t mean it is at the regional level, nor that it’s currently advisable (as I write these lines, it’s quite the opposite!).
With all that, what can we do? Stay informed and follow closely eventual change in measures. And be vigilant about information that go around!
Spot fake news so you don’t get fooled. I would be too bad to cancel a Camino because of spoilt news! This page can help you find valid info, but learn how to search, find and check your own info. Nowadays, it’s become an vital skill! Go to this section to learn how to do it 🙂

January 18 2021

In France, the government reinforces border control.
The following becomes mandatory for travelers coming from third countries (UK included, authorized third countries excluded): negative PCR test to present before departure, 7-days isolation, 2nd test to do at the end of the isolation period
Sources: Service public

In Spain, lockdown is extended for the Autonomous Community of Cataluña, until January 25 2021 at least. Lockdown of every municipalities as well.
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Catalonia

January 17 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia extends its lockdown until February 1st 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; lockdown of all provinces and some municipalities as well.
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Source: Junta de Andalucia, reference / amendment

January 16 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions. The curfew from 6pm to 6am is extended to the all of metropolitan France
Mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential movements only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)(find it via the link below)
Sources: Service public and Ministry of Internal Affairs (form)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia publishes an update of the situation regarding pilgrims, the Camino and accommodation
Pilgrims already in Galicia can do their Camino freely outside of municipalities in lockdown (and respecting sanitary measures). Reminder: the region is in lockdown, so it’s not possible for pilgrims outside of Galicia to enter it to continue/start their Camino!
Transit is possible through municipalities in lockdown (no stop no spending the night!)
In the case of Santiago (currently in locdown): pilgrims already on their Camino before new restrictions are enforced can enter and stay in the city (proof with credential)
Source: Junta de Galicia (document below)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of La Rioja extends its lockdown until January 31st 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason. Lockdown as well for municipalities of Logroño, Lardero, Villamediana de Iregua
Affects the Caminos: Francés, del Ebro, Interior-Vasco-Via bayona
Source: Junta de La Rioja

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Castilla y Leon modifies its restrictions, announced to be effective until the end of the state of alarm (May 9 2021 at least).
Regional lockdown is still ongoing (last extension on January 11 2021, until the end of the state of alarm as well. Lockdown of the provinces. Entry/exit impossible without essential reason. Curfew from 8pm to 6am
The region officially allows pilgrims to be on the Camino under the following condition: the ones who where in the region before October 30 can continue their Camino; the ones who would want to enter and walk through the region after October 30 will not be accepted (they would be considered as illegally walking in Castilla and subject to sanctions!) but they can board a bus to Pedrafita do Cebreiro (Galicia) to go through the region.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Vasco, Viejo, Vadiniense, del Salvador, de Lana, de Madrid, Levante, de la Plata, Invierno, Sanabrés
Source: Junta de Castilla y Leon: regional lockdown / provincial lockdown / curfew

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Cantabria extends its lockdown until February 17 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; free mobility within the region.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Viejo, Vadiniense
Source: Junta de Cantabria

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Aragon adjusts its restrictions until February 15 2021 at least. Lockdown of the region, the provinces and some municipalities.
Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid modifies its restrictions. Lockdowns are limited to various areas and extended until January 25 or February 1st depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns). Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

January 15 2021

In Portugal, the government reevaluates restrictions in place, meant to be until January 31st 2021
The state of emergency is extended, classification of municipalities as well: division into 4 levels of pandemic severity, each with specific restrictions: risk zones that are moderate, high, very high and extremely high.
In addition, lockdown of the whole country: mobility only for essential reasons
Sources: Estamos On (detail of the measures) / Health Ministry (map)

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia modifies its restrictions.
The regional lockdown continues (measure of January 9 2021). Entry and exit of the region forbidden without essential reason, until February 1st 2021
63 municipalities become maximal-risk areas, in lockdown
The rest of the municipalities are medium-high-risk areas, no lockdown. Exception: Lugo, Vigo, Pontevedra that are also in lockdown
In any cases, severe restrictions of social and public life
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Sources: Junta de Galicia: regional lockdown / municipalities ranking

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Navarra extends its lockdown until February 15 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Navarra

In Spain, all municipalities of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura are in lockdown until January 20 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason. Applies to permanent or temporary residents of the region.
Tourists in the region before the measure took effect are free to exit the municipality they’re in, to leave the region.
No information on how this affects pilgrims!
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Baztan, Aragonés, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Extremadura

January 13 2021

In Spain, lockdown is extended for the Autonomous Community of Pais Vasco for 20 days at least (February 1st 2021). Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason. Warning! Lockdown as well for the provinces and some municipalities.
Affects the Caminos: del Norte, Vasco, Viejo
Source: Junta de Pais Vasco

January 12 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions. The curfew from 6pm to 6am (enforced in regions that are especially hit by the Covid) is extended to the following region: Var, Drôme
Region already affected by the measure: since January 2nd: Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort, Moselle; since January 10: Allier, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Cher, Côte-d’or, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Vaucluse
Original curfew remains for all other regions (8pm to 6am)
Mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential movements only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)(find it via the link below)
Sources: Service public and Ministry of Internal Affairs (map and form)

January 11 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Castilla y Leon extends its lockdown until the end of the state of alarm (May 9 2021 at least). Entry/exit impossible without essential reason. Free mobility within the region.
The region officially allows pilgrims to be on the Camino under the following condition: the ones who where in the region before October 30 can continue their Camino; the ones who would want to enter and walk through the region after October 30 will not be accepted (they would be considered as illegaly walking in Castilla and subject to sanctions!) but they can board a bus to Pedrafita do Cebreiro (Galicia) to go through the region.
Affects the Caminos: Francés, Vasco, Viejo, Vadiniense, del Salvador, de Lana, de Madrid, Levante, de la Plata, Invierno, Sanabrés
Source: Junta de Castilla y Leon

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Andalucia extends its lockdown until January 25 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; lockdown of some municipalities as well.
Affects the Caminos: de la Plata, Mozarabe, Augusta, del Sur
Source: Junta de Andalucia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid modifies its restrictions. Lockdowns are limited to various areas and extended until January 18 or 25 depending on the area. Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns). Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Canarias in lockdown until January 24 2021. Entry and exit possible for tourism purposes.
Affects the Camino de Gran Canarias
Source: Junta de Canarias

January 10 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions. The curfew from 6pm to 6am (enforced in regions that are especially hit by the Covid) is extended to the following regions: Allier, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Cher, Côte-d’or, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Vaucluse
Region already affected by the measure: Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort, Moselle.
Original curfew remains for all other regions (8pm to 6am)
Mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential movements only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)(find it via the link below)
Sources: Service public and Ministry of Internal Affairs (map and form)

January 9 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia extends its lockdown until February 1st 2021 at least. Entry and exit of the region forbidden without essential reason; about 60 municipalities in lockdown, free mobility in the rest of the region. Santiago de Compostela is in lockdown
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Source: Junta de Galicia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia updates the list of provenances requiring travelers to register upon entry. Since July 28, Galicia enforces a new health measure upon people entering its territory.
Within 24h upon arrival, mandatory registration and submission of personal information to the local health authorities (see below).
For people arriving from the following regions of Spain: Aragón, Baleares, Castilla-La Mancha, Cataluña, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, Madrid, Melilla, La Rioja. Or one of the areas designated by decree (see list in the sources below; “Resuelvo Primero” points a, b, c, d, e), among which Germany, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK.
This list is normally reevaluated every 15 days.

Procedure: submit your registration within 24h upon arrival in Galicia, with the webpage Coronavirus Travellers (in English) or by phone at 881 00 20 21.
Your accommodation/tour must inform you of this new measure and can help you comply to this formality.

Source: Official Journal of Galicia (decree itself / decree listing the areas affected by the measure)

January 8 2021

In Portugal, the government extends the state of emergency until January 18 2021 and reevaluates restrictions on its territory. Municipalities are divided into 4 levels of pandemic severity, each with specific restrictions: risk zones that are moderate, high, very high and extremely high.
In moderate risk municipalities: “civil duty of home confinement”. High risk municipalities, same than lower risk municipality, plus: curfew from 11pm to 5am; closure of shops at 10pm, ban on mobility between 1pm and 5am on January 9 and 10. In very high risk and extremely high risk municipalities, same than lower risk municipality, plus: ban of mobility from 1pm-5am on Saturdays and Sundays; shop closure at 10pm in weekdays and at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Sources: Estamos On (detail of the measures) / Health Ministry (map)

January 7 2021

In Spain, lockdown is extended for the Autonomous Community of Cataluña, until January 18 2021 at least. Lockdown of every municipalities as well.
Affects the Caminos: Catalan, de Girona, de Barcelona, de Tarragona, del Ebro
Source: Junta de Catalonia

January 6 2021

In Spain, lockdown is extended for the Autonomous Community of Aragon until January 31st at least. Lockdown is also maintained for the provinces of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel. Lockdown is lifted for the municipalities of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel. Affects the Caminos: Aragonés, del Ebro, Sagunto
Source: Junta de Aragon

January 5 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Galicia extends its lockdown until January 11 2021. Entry and exit of the region forbidden for tourism; about 60 municipalities in lockdown, free mobility in the rest of the region.
Affects the Caminos: Inglés, Fisterra-Muxia, del Norte, Primitivo, Francés, Invierno, Portugués et Sanabrés
Source: Junta de Galicia

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Valencia extends its lockdown until January 31st 2021 at least. Entry and exit impossible unless essential reason; some municipalities are also in lockdown (until January 20 at least.
Affects the Caminos: de Lana, Levante
Source: Junta de Valencia

January 4 2021

In Spain, the Autonomous Community of Madrid modifies its restrictions. Lockdowns are limited to various areas and extended for 7-14 days depending on the zone (January 11-18 2021). Passage of pilgrims in the region is possible; same in the municipality of Madrid (only a few districts are affected by lockdowns). Airport and public transportation are accessible.
Sources: Junta de Madrid / map of zones in lockdown

January 2nd 2021

In France, the government adjusts the current restrictions. A curfew from 6pm to 6am is enforced in regions that are especially hit by the Covid: Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort et Moselle. Original curfew remains for all other regions (8pm to 6am) as well as the mandatory authorization form for anyone out during curfew hours (essential movements only; to fill up yourself and have with you; can be requested at any time)
Sources: Service public and Ministry of Internal Affairs (map and form)

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2020 Covid/Camino events still having an effect in 2021

December 22 2020

The European Commission adopts a recommendation for a coordinated approach to travel and transport measures in the EU, following the emergence of the new coronavirus mutation in the UK. Non-essential travel is discouraged. EU residents and UK citizens living in the EU retain their freedom to travel (possibly through testing or quarantine). Each member state is free to follow and/or adapt this recommendation.
See the situation in each country to know current detail on measures applying to travelers from the UK
Source: Commission Européenne

December 9 2020

In Spain, the government modifies the requirements regarding the mandatory presentation of a negative test for travelers coming from a Covid-risk area. All travelers older than 6 years old and entering by air or sea have to comply to enter in the country without restrictions. Travel and transportation agencies must let you know of this new measure.
Risk areas are the one designed by the ECDC: UE/EEE areas that are color-coded red or gray; third countries that have an incidence above 150 for 10,000 people during the previous 14 days.
The test must be done 72h prior of entry in Spain and proof can be asked at any moment. PCR and TMA tests are accepted, but warning: others are not recognized as valid!
Result must be original, in English/Spanish/French/German, in paper or digital format.
The document must include the following information: name, ID number (if applicable, identical to the one used for the Spain Travel Health-SpTH form), date of test, identification and address of the analysis center, method used for the test and negative test result.
Travelers who can’t provide a proof of negative PCR test, provide a non-approved one or who are suspected of having the virus are required to take a new test within 48h upon arrival in Spain and may be required to pay a fine
This applies in addition to other existing measures (see above for the situation in Spain)
Sources: Official journal of Spain: original bill and amendment / See current list of risk zones on the section dedicated to the situation in Spain

September 4 2020

The European Commission votes a guideline to coordinate and clarify measures taken by Member States, including movement within the EU. Adoption of a color code: green, orange, red, grey. Details below.
Source: European Commission

July 1st 2020

Spain and Portugal reopen their shared border
Source: Schengen Visa Info

Spain instates a mandatory individual health control form for any non-Spanish resident entering Spain (Download document via the link below)
Source: Gobierno de Espana

France reopen its borders to non-EU tourists, based on the recommendation list issued by the European council.
Source: Explore France

June 15 2020

France reopens its borders with UE/Schengen area countries, with a principle of reciprocity. Passage between France and its neighboring countries is free again, except for Spain (tourism forbidden until June 21). Check out other UE/Schengen area countries for specificities. Non-UE/Schengen area citizens still not allowed in.
Source: Re-open Europe

May 4 2020

In Spain, the Municipal Association of the Camino de Santiago (AMCS) publishes a document explaining health protocols and standards to apply in accommodations as the Camino reopens. It adapts the OMS health recommendations. Work in collaboration with the International Fraternity of the Camino de Santiago (FICS) and the association of the traditional albergues in Castilla y Leon.
Source: AMCS (notice Protocolo Albergues de Peregrinos, in Spanish), Pèlerins de Compostelle (summary in French, easier and faster to translate)

April 24 2020

Portugal launches a health protocol for the tourism industry, and its label: “Clean & Safe”
Source: “Clean & Safe” official page

Restez en bonne santé! 🙂