Corona virus: Spain closes hotels

Spain is one of the countries in Europe that is particularly affected by the Corona virus. Since March 14, 2020, a state of emergency has been declared, a curfew has been imposed and now all hotels are closed.

 

The state of emergency in force in Spain since March 14 provides for a series of measures to protect the health and safety of citizens, to contain the progression of COVID-19 and strengthen the public health system. Among the measures ordered by the Minister of Health on March 19, 2020, according to Decree 257/2020, are:

1. The closure throughout the Spanish territory, of hotels, tourist and other accommodation for short stays, campsites, caravan parks and the like.
2. To maintain the opening to the public of tourist facilities with customers staying on a stable and seasonal basis, provided they have the appropriate infrastructure. New customers cannot be admitted until further notice.
3. The closure must take place within a maximum of seven days from March 19.