Beaches in Barcelona reached capacity over the weekend, despite pleas from local authorities for people to stay at home as Covid-19 cases rose in the region.
Earlier on Sunday, authorities urged 96,000 residents of three Catalan towns to stay at home, as part of a tightening of Covid-19 restrictions. This came after residents in Barcelona were on Friday advised to leave their home only for essential trips.
However, thousands ignored the stay-at-home calls. Barceloneta beach, a favourite among tourists, reached capacity on Sunday and had to be closed as bathers queued up to access the beach.
Spain emerged from a nationwide lockdown on June 21, and UK tourists can now visit without needing to go into quarantine.
The latest figures from Catalonia’s regional health ministry show a daily increase of 944 cases, although the stay-at-home instructions stop short of a mandatory lockdown.
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What happened yesterday?
Here’s a recap of yesterday’s main stories, in the world of travel.
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Passport Office chaos forces families to cancel holidays
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European holiday hotspots now cheaper than a train ride to Cornwall
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Australian state makes face masks mandatory after surge in cases
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Amsterdam urges people not to visit red light district
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Catalonia asks thousands to stay at home as cases surge
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Hong Kong sees record daily high of new cases
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